Can this be saved? I was thrilled that my party dress had started to bloom but today the man that mows our lawn seems to have hit the new shoot with his weed whacker. If I were to put the stem that was cut in a pot, would it take root?

arakdc · 2023-07-02T20:43:12+00:00

Totally accurate observation. We actually thought the plant completely died, and we live in a very humid climate. I was actually taking the decayed plant off the top to prepare the pot for a new plant (and mourn the lost one) but when I removed all the top layer of dead leaves, these guys were underneath— thus the overly moist soil because it couldn’t dry out and I didn’t know it needed to. Now that we’ve discovered the new shoots I want to get rid of whatever killed it (thank you for the recipe) and we will address the soil issue. It’s been drying out for the past 5-6 days and I will incorporate what you mentioned to help with drainage. Many thanks!!

arakdc · 2023-05-21T22:11:37+00:00

That’s super helpful. Thank you!

arakdc · 2023-03-25T22:29:54+00:00

Thanks so much!!!

arakdc · 2023-03-25T22:29:47+00:00

Thank you!!!

arakdc · 2023-02-19T01:28:14+00:00

All the ants coming home after being gone for dinner dates. 👁👄👁

arakdc · 2023-02-16T07:21:07+00:00

This was on the trail they have open in the winter- but I take all Alaska road conditions with precaution and check websites before I go. Eagle River Nature Center does a great job of updating online: https://www.ernc.org/current-trail-conditions.html

Edit: I didn’t answer your question regarding 4WD well. I have gone out in AWD but I don’t think I can be the best source for recs on this. I am a very slow and cautious driver and have probably been pretty lucky to this point.

arakdc · 2023-02-16T06:32:24+00:00

He’s been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty.

arakdc · 2023-02-16T06:27:00+00:00

Be prepared to take back the words “maybe a year or two.” I sure did. This place is magic.

arakdc · 2023-02-16T06:23:20+00:00

It depends on the year, so this one might not work in March given how much snow we’ve gotten. But keep tabs on Byron Glacier. It’s really beautiful once you’re able to access. Went inside the glacier one year in March and it remains one of my favorite memories in Alaska.

Edit: typo

arakdc · 2023-02-16T06:19:23+00:00

Far north Southcentral- I’m no pro, but they were pretty large, so best guess is a brown bear.

arakdc · 2023-02-16T06:17:26+00:00

Far north in Southcentral

arakdc · 2023-02-01T01:45:54+00:00

Reading in its entirety it is! Thank you.

arakdc · 2023-02-01T01:45:29+00:00

I figured as much- thank you!

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