Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

All Alaskans, especially gardeners, are aware of the shortening days. We keep an eye on fireweed, Chamerion angustifolium, and recognize that no matter which of the several phenological stories we ...

Yes, I’m thinking about fireweed in the middle of winter. In these dark times, I close my eyes and see fuchsia blossoms buzzing with bumblebees. 2021 was the second year we’ve been living through this ...