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Orchids in Southeast Alaska

...Calypso flowers when one finds them, just because they are so lovely. But that seemingly simple act is likely to kill the plant, because the little, plucking tug can break the extremely delicate roots. So please don't pick them!There you have...

http://juneauempire.com/outdoors/2013-05-24/orchids-southeast-alaska
Outdoors
Spring Plant Sale signals the start of gardening season

...association, management and space assignment by a rotating representative from the societies. The mutter and clamor from the plant suppliers as they arrange their sites fills the air. It is a festive event filled with comparisons and desires.Apple...

http://juneauempire.com/outdoors/2013-05-10/spring-plant-sale-signals-start-gard
Outdoors
Photo: Purple mountain majesty

Dr. Alan Gross and his dog, Sofie, pause near a patch of purple mountain saxifrage in bloom during their hike along the Perseverance Trail on Tuesday. The plant is one of the earliest bloomers in the spring.

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-04-21/photo-purple-mountain-majesty
Local
In my garden...

...plants with spruce bows to protect them from winters cold. But, I also learned that is a lot of work and decided to let the plants fend on their own. With very few exceptions, this strategy works well. The vegetation fades and dies with the freezing...

http://juneauempire.com/blog-post/kerry-howard/2013-04-22/my-garden
Processors - Naknek Job in Naknek 99633, Alaska US | Monster.com

...currently looking for salmon seafood processors with the spirit of adventure to be a part of our 2013 summer season. The plant employs approximately 360 people working at our shore-based cannery and frozen plant. We are proud to offer a clean...

http://jobview.local-jobs.monster.com/Processors-Naknek-Job-NAKNEK-AK-US-1221594
Food and Beverage Production
Processors - Naknek Job in Naknek 99633, Alaska US

...currently looking for salmon seafood processors with the spirit of adventure to be a part of our 2013 summer season. The plant employs approximately 360 people working at our shore-based cannery and frozen plant. We are proud to offer a clean...

http://jobview.local-jobs.monster.com/?ch=alaskajobnet/Processors-Naknek-Job-NAK
Food and Beverage Production
Chichagof Island's hidden gems and treasures

...they bought halibut. It is the first time in three years the plant has begun processing seafood. Kake Tribal Corp. is leasing the plant to Sitka's Ed Bart who, with the backing of Royal Greenland...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-04-01/chichagof-islands-hidden-gems-and-treas
Local
Drink to your health

...But devil's club - S'axt - is the wonder of the plant world, and possibly a wonder of the medical world...that's amazing.""Our people truly cherish the plant as more than just the plant but a spiritual meaning because of the strength...

http://juneauempire.com/neighbors/2013-02-24/drink-your-health
Neighbors
On the Trails: Lazy day at Crow Point

...and whole berries commonly come through. Another scat contained plump, juicy, bright red (undigested) berries of the plant called false lily of the valley (A terrible name! This plant does not resemble the real thing at all).The grassy...

http://juneauempire.com/outdoors/2013-03-08/trails-lazy-day-crow-point
Outdoors
State puts routine TB screening on hold

...called Tubersol is the most common chemical used in tuberculosis testing, but increased demand and production problems at the plant that creates Tubersol have caused a nationwide shortage."The State of Alaska is unable to secure more Tubersol at this...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-03-14/state-puts-routine-tb-screening-hold
State

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