根据第九段中的“The Tlingit tribe has about 10, 000 members. They live mainly in southeastern Alaska. But as of 2013, the tribe had only 125 native speakers left.”特林吉特部落有大约一万人。他们主要居住在阿拉斯加东南部。但是就2013年的统计,这个部落只有125人可以说自己民族的语言,可知,现在...
Nettles (Urtica sp.): Use the leaves cooked in soups, in mixed cooked greens, in any dish that calls for cooked greens, and for tea. Nettles are one of the best wild greens available in Alaska; they grow in big patches and are easy to gather. If the same patch is kept cut back,...
I was shocked he was taking figs to Alaska. “You know these don't have a shelf life,"said.“No problem,” he said. He wanted to try.He became my best customer and by the second year, he and his wife were stopping by and picking figs themselves. That fall, they stopped to ask ...
Native to Kodiak and Sitkalidak Islands in south Alaska, Sessile-leaved scurvy-grass lives in gravel bars on the coast in intertidal zones. It can grow up to 7 cm tall but is under water at high tide. Its seeds are covered with waxy scale-like knobs called trichomes. ...
Hydrangeas can grow in the form of small bushes or as a climbing plant. The oldest fossil of hydrangea found in Alaska dates back to 40-65 million years. This flower has been on ... February 5, 2020 Hyacinth – the flower of grief and mourning? Hyacinth is one of the most popular...
The tundra is a biome that is defined by its cold yearly temperature, low precipitation, and resultant stunted trees, shrubs, and grasses. The short growing season, harsh winters, and higher average wind speeds create a harsh environment for plants, but a surprising variety do still grow here...
AvoSeedo lets you grow your own avocado tree even if you live in Alaska By Julie Strietelmeier / February 18, 2015 / News / Crowdfunded, gardening, Home and Kitchen, Plants / 7 Comments I have never liked to eat avocados by themselves or prepared in guacamole. But I recently found ...
In our climate, some planting designs will need more water than others, but there are many ornamental grasses that can be very easy to care for with few extra resources. Milium effusum ‘Aureum’, a personal favorite of mine for no real reason other than it’s easy to grow and ...
July has been such a blessing to me this year. Like I mentioned last month, I have always hated Florida summers. I moved here in the 9th grade from Springfield, VA (lived in Alaska before that) and the heat and humidity have always had me longing to move away. I have house-hunted,...
Plants have adaptations that allow them to exist and develop in many environments. Adaptations are unique features that help a plant or animal thrive in a particular habitat or environment. This explains why some plants are only found in particular l...