April 2018 Edition by Southeast Living

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Southeast Alaska’s Premier Home, Lifestyle, and Real Estate Guide

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Letter from the Publisher April Showers Southeast Alaska Schedule of Events 10 Reasons to Plant a tree this spring Pickled and Probiotic Fermented Spruce Tips

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4119 BLACKERBY ST

Don’t miss this 3BD/2BA home with 2BD/1.5BA apartment perched on a hill looking out over Gastineau Channel and Douglas Island.

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This West Juneau Hidden Treasure is Zoned D-18. This lot offers potential development as a single family or multi-family. $74,000

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Duplex Ready 4BD/2BA, 2 car garage with boat parking. Use as a single family home or pay mortgage with rental income. $255,000

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Rare opportunity to own a 4BD/2.5BA home on sunny Auke Lane. Spacious open concept layout, stainless steel appliances, large deck for entertaining.

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This charming 3BD/1BA ranch style home sits on a large sunny corner lot features include new carpet , new appliance and fresh paint.

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3BR/2BA single family home with 2BR/1BA apartment on Mendenhall Peninsula Rd. Vaulted ceilings make this home light and bright. Offered at $485,000.

4897 STEELHEAD ST

PARKSHORE CONDO #G3

Beautiful 3BD/2BA 1645sqft Backloop townhome located on a quiet street. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, Hardiplank siding, and 50-year roof.

2BD/2BA Parkshore condo with gorgeous view down the Channel and of Douglas Island. Beautifully maintained, newer carpet, appliances. $244,900

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Beautiful views from this recently updated home in the Highlands. With 2,642sqft, this home has plenty of space for everyone!

Ready Ranch tucked away near the glacier. Updates make this home ready for you! Backyard backs up to Forest Service land.

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6260 ALAWAY AVE #30

Just waiting for your welcome mat- newer ranch-style home with 3BD/2BA, a spacious kitchen, fenced yard, and quiet neighborhood.

12005 GLACIER HWY

This cozy 3BD/2BA, Auke Bay waterfront home is just what you’ve been looking for. Views from every room. Call for details.

OFF THE GRID - EXCURSION INLET -

Excursion Inlet is just waiting to take you off the grid. this property is turn key and ready to go. $219,000

9806 LONE WOLF DR

Classic Clipper design in Montana Creek West. Contemporary design of this 2-story single expresses a complete package 4BD/2.5BA, 2-car garage.

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Find your happy place on 3.96 Acres in Excursion Inlet! Property includes cabin and all the extra toys? $105,000

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Letter from the Publisher

Is it here? Is spring finally here? After our abundant amount of snow in the beginning of March, I’m really hoping that’s the end of it. I am ready to get into the full landscaping swing of things! We’ve got some starters sprouting indoors and are planning on planting bulbs and other things outdoors as soon as the snow melts. Then we’ll thatch the lawn, and hope to get working on landscaping our backyard. We did learn along the way not to cheap it or skimp on important things like topsoil. We unintentionally skimped on soil on our side yard and our grass grew in patchy and less vibrant then our front lawn. This year I fear we will be adding more soil and seed in hopes that the grass fills in. One of my favorite things when we start the growing season is to scout for seeds and dream of what we could grow while at the store with my husband and daughter. The possibilities are endless and my imagination explodes with all the edible resources I could potentially

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grow. Now, my husband isn’t much of a gardener, nor is he very fond of fruits or vegetables but he loves the idea of growing them. I think the colorful pictures on the seed packets sells him big time. This year we brought back a variety of different corns, sunflowers, tomatoes, and a variety of peppers along with our usual assortment of herbs and decorative yard plants and my personal favorite, peonies. I did a lot of traveling

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in 2017 and just returned from Hawaii mid-March and I’ve been inspired by the East Coast local produce and the vibrant Hawaiian tropics. I really do want to plant more produce and edibles. Another thing I realized while traveling are the abundance of birds. Waking to the unique call of the birds in Hawaii and trying to identify them while sipping an ice cold beer on the lanai was magical. Last fall it was

chasing a group of wild turkeys up the hill at my in-laws house in upstate New York, just to catch a glimpse of them. I’ve also enjoyed watching videos of the winter birds my mom and dad feed outside their house out the road. So this year I am going to research bird seed and feeders and start documenting the birds in the area. We live near a great bird viewing trail which is home to the red winged black bird in the spring and summer, it happens to be one of my favorite birds. I’ve also seen families of ducks, king fishers, great blue herons to name a few. With that, I hope you find new and exciting things to welcome spring back to Alaska! Happy sunshine and longer days to you all! Anna Hoke is the graphic designer and owner of Southeast Living Magazine. She can be reached at anna@seakliving.com.

RESULTS YOU CAN COUNT ON FEATURED LISTING 305 Highland Drive Stunning views, Newly Remodeled and Refurbished 4 bedroom 2 bath with detached 2 car garage AND attached 1 car garage, PLUS separate lot across the street with established fruit and veggie gardens. $598,500

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3 Bdrm, 2 Bath with bonus room and large laundry room. BBQ Deck, New Paint, New Floors, possible mother in law unit with separate entrance. $305,000

8602 Evergreen Park Rd.

3 Bdrm, 2 Bath Ranch style attached home behind Glacier Valley School. Large yard, partially fenced. Newer floors, Paint, Roof. Property is owned by Real Estate Licensee in State of Alaska. MLS# 18160 • $278,000

2314 Radcliffe Rd

9431 Berners Ave #11

7860 Glacier Hwy.

5850 Lemon St.

7250 Glacier Hwy.

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Fall in love with this 3 bedroom 4 bath home with massive master suite that includes large private bath and 100sq ft walk in closet, family room, dining room, new updates in almost every room like granite countertops in the kitchen, new tile and vanity in master bath, plus a 2 car garage and a size matching workshop with commercial sink. On a corner lot near the airport and central to shopping and amenities. $569,000 Cash in on instant equity in this large custom built 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with a bonus guest room, and spacious loft area that both enjoy the outstanding views and bright light streaming in the 2nd story windows. This home offers extensive decks, private fire pit, workshop, 2 car carport, covered stairway, play house, ample parking, and is walking distance to Fred Meyers. The 2nd story tall windows let all of the sunlight stream in the living room and loft. Short Sale at $340,000.

3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Single Family with 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath Apartment MLS#18040 • $589,000

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3037 Wood Duck Ave.

You will love the stunning views from this 2 Bedroom, 1 bath condo with new kitchen, new tile work, new energy efficient LED lighting, new paint, new office/bedroom, new master closet and more! Conveniently a 10 minute walk to the airport, carport. Light and bright. Amazing Views (pictured). $184,000

Centrally located, affordable, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath attached home near the end of a quiet and safe dead end street. With 2 living areas and both covered and open decks, and large backyard, this home was designed for entertaining. Call for a private showing today and see what you have been missing! $289,000

2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Garden Unit Parkshore Condo, walking distance to downtown. MLS# 18116 • $235,000

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Eagles Nest Motel in Haines

Cash in on the upcoming tourist season. This property offers 8 turn key guest rooms, plus 5 fully furnished apartments including an owner’s unit. Great opportunity for an owner/operator to live and work on-site. Make money on both short and long term rentals year round. This is a turn key opportunity for less than the price of many homes. Extra touches like the fuel efficient pellet boiler. One mile Haines Highway with 170 feet of highway frontage. $537,335

Eagles Nest Shop Haines

Situated on large lot with room for parking equipment. The possibilities are countless with this 3,000+ square foot shop and warehouse. Perfect staging area for a local mining or construction company. It would be an excellent auto/tire shop, or even use it as paid dry storage, and outdoor storage. The large warehouse has dirt floors and three large bay doors that each move independently. Large enough to fit an airplane! The shop offers two large bay doors and concrete slab floor, water, sewer, and electricity. Price Reduced! $190,000

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One of the truly impressive characteristics of Southeast Alaska that makes it unique and memorable is the water – not just the rain, though that is often the first thing that comes to mind for both those who live there and those who visit. It is the way the communities butt up to the bays and ocean, the lakes, the rivers, the muskegs as well as snow and ice. All of it looks so pristine and clear in photos. The people who live here rely on that water in so many ways. It’s a part of the eco-system that supports subsistence, recreational and commercial hunting and fishing. It’s also piped into homes where it is used for bathing, washing clothes and dishes, watering lawns, flushing toilets, and of course, cooking and drinking. Water purity anywhere in the world impacts everyone everywhere. We should be thinking about the water in our homes too.

"Water is critical to the very structure and function of every cell and system in the body."

contaminated that subsistence use should be discouraged. Not until 25 years after the spill did NOAA report that some species were apparently recovered to the point of pre-spill numbers. However, concern still remained that one of two resident orca pods was still at risk of extinction as a result of the spills impact. Only time will tell if this region of Southeast will ever truly recover.

four major types of contaminates that might be found in your water are: microbial pathogens, organic compounds (examples: pesticides and solvents), inorganic compounds (examples: arsenic, lead, and radioactive elements – remember Fukushima?).

It is easy to be outraged. This was a disaster on an enormous scale and drew news attention across the globe. Are we however equally outraged at our own adverse impacts on the water in our communities? Do you ever wonder what lasting impacts your seemingly small use of household products might be having on your own health and the surrounding environment? You should be. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates individual water The Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince use at almost 100 gallons per day. William Sound on March 24, 1989 is Standard recommendations are perhaps one of the most infamous that a person be drinking at least environmental disasters to occur ½ gallon of water every day. We in Alaskan waters. No one really each are using a lot of water every disagrees that the reaction to start day. The human body is about 60% clean-up was much too slow, grossly water, with the major organs being inadequate and created even more even higher a percentage. Even environmental contamination bone is “wet” at a water content of and significant health impacts to 31%. Babies and young children are many species of the area at a higher percentage of including the people who water content still. Water is live there and who worked critical to the very structure on the clean-up. As late and function of every cell as 2007, NOAA released and system in the body. So a study that concluded it would make sense that with the recommendation the quality and the quantity that areas were still of the water we consume heavily enough By Dr. Summer Beattie, ND are equally important. The

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So basic ways to help keep your water safer? Properly dispose of pet feces.

Minimize or eliminate your use of household hazardous chemicals and dispose of them at designated recycling facilities Do not use body care products known to cause harm to the environment (see ewg.org for more information) Avoid the use of chemical insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and pool chemicals Wash your car at a facility that recycles and cleans the run off, instead of at home where it all goes into the ground and storm run-off drains. Do not drink water out of plastic and especially dangerous is consumption of warm or hot foods and liquids from plastic or Styrofoam. No – water bottled in plastic is not safer. In fact it’s a health hazard, environmental disaster for both land and sea.

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CONTINUED: It is also means by which large corporations literally rob communities of their water reserves. (Watch “Tapped” the documentary on Netflix – you’ll never want to drink bottled water or support the industry again.) Dr. Walter Crinnon, ND was one of my instructors in medical school and is truly one of the leading experts, with over 30 years of experience in environmental medicine. He was one of the driving forces behind this year’s first ever Environmental Health Symposium held in San Diego, CA. This brought some of the top researchers and doctors in the field together to teach each other. [ environmentalhealthsymposium.com] You can follow Dr. Crinnion’s work at http://drcrinnion.com/. He was also interviewed by Dave Asprey of Bulletproof radio and you can listen to the podcast there. Dr. Crinnion has reviewed nearly every applicable

peer reviewed published work on environmental disease and more; his conclusion is that air and water quality are critical to everyone’s wellbeing. He advocates that the first and most important step in environmental medical care is avoidance. 80% of toxicants in the bloodstream are what is considered non-persistent, meaning if you stop taking them in, your body can effectively clear most of them on its own in under about one month.

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Dr. Summer Beattie,ND was born and grew up in Southeawst Alaska - it will always be home. A 2004 graduate of Bastyr University, she served two terms on the board of directors for the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and has worked in a variety of primary and specialty care settings. This has given her a broad wealth of experience that she now uses in a unique clinical practice with a focus on rejuvenative physical and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Beattie,ND offers comprehensive care as it relates to physical rehabilitation from a Naturopathic Orthopedic perspective. You can find her and on-line patient programs at www. onehealingmedical.com

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This article is far from exhaustive. It is meant only to spark your interest in discovering how important water is to life on this planet, to Alaska, and how your choices at home and work are either helping keep water quality safe or are contributing to the loss of one of our most precious resources through contamination. I wanted to give you a starting point and some resources for further study.

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JUNEAU 3070 RIVERWOOD DR ING This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 IST L car garage. Stainless steel W NE appliances adorn this home that has has several updates between 2013 and 2015. Family room has a cozy wood burning fireplace. Dinning room and sunk in spacious living room. Large fenced in back yard with a shed ,green house, and a large deck for entertaining or just relaxing. Plenty of driveway space for all the toys. Centrally located in the valley. Brand new above ground oil tank. MLS#18228. $359,000 FUNTER BAY WEST OF JUNEAU Beautiful 2 story log home located in desirable Funter Bay. One hour boat rider or 10 minutes by air from Juneau. Located near the entrance to the bay on the south side. Salmon, halibut, and crab fishing right out your front door. Great opportunities for hunting, fishing, kayaking, hiking or exploring what Southeast Alaska has to offer. Incredible view from living room, dining room, and master bedroom of the Chilkat mountains, Kitten Islands, and Lynn Canal. Abundant wildlife: Bear, deer, whales, and sealions just to name a few. Built in 2000 with high quality logs obtained in Whitehorse. Furnished with 2 bedrooms and loft on second level and living room, dining room, kitchen, bath with sink and shower on main level with open floor plan. Covered decks on both sides of home for storage, firewood, bbq etc. Gasoline Onan-Cummins generator for electricity. Water is from rain catchment system with 1500 gallon storage tank under the home. Home is plumbed for washer and dryer and wired for internet accessibility. MLS#18159. $299,000 W NE

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3037 WOOD DUCK AVENUE This townhome offers convenience and income potential. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath zero-lot home on quiet Mendenhall Valley neighborhood is the perfect layout. It offers 2 bedrooms upstairs, with the living room, dining area and kitchen. Downstairs the garage has been converted to a laundry room, and an extra guest room/ den/ man cave. The downstairs also offers an unpermitted studio style rentalable space with a separate entrance with an arctic entry and kitchenette, and a 3/4 bath. The fenced yard, and paved driveway in this well maintained home make it super livable and loveable. MLS#18245. $305,000 W NE

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2314 RADCLIFFE ROAD ING Grand Living, with space, and IST L beauty. You can’t help but fall W NE in love with this spacious, stunning, custom remodeled home ready for you to move in! Perfect for entertaining with large kitchen and easy flow into the living and dining room. The kitchen boasts granite counter tops, new white architectural subway tile back splash, stainless steel appliances, pantry, loads of cupboard space, and breakfast nook, with easy flow into the large and inviting living area and dining room. Beautiful living room and dining room offer plenty of space. The guest bedroom downstairs has a full bath. Head up the grand staircase to the second floor where the story continues. Extra large 12’x15’ bedroom, with an attached full bath. Next to the 21’x 23’ family/ TV room with vaulted ceilings, wood stove and large storage closet. The oversized laundry room with a 3/4 bath off of the . The incredible master suite with vaulted ceilings, is where you will want to, plus a 99 square foot walk in closet is with multiple tiers of rods, shelves, and a closet storage system with cubbies for shoes, hand bags, and more! The 26’x21’ massive master suite is where you will want to relax and unwind and start your day. Plenty of room for your king size bed, desk, sitting area, and more! The private master bath has brand new vanity and new tile surround and tile floors. They have thought of everything. MLS#18140. $569,000 305 HIGHLAND DRIVE G Stunning, remarkable imTIN LIS provements, one of a kind, W NE there are really no words that can accurately describe this amazing home overlooking the Gastineau Channel and Douglas Island in the Highlands above JDHS. This 2646 square foot home was designed with entertaining in mind with an eye for taking in the extended views. This home was completely remodeled and redone from the bottom up. With new paint inside and out, new roof, new kitchen layout, new countertops, new stainless steel appliances, newly installed dishwasher, new laundry room, new floor tiles, new carpet, new ceiling and sheetrock, new French doors leading out to the deck to take advantage of the views, new landscaping, new family room, and new workshop, some new windows, new above ground fuel tank, the list goes on and on. The remodel was overseen by award winning Bauer Clifton Interiors with recommendations on lightings, floors, finishes, colors, and more.. MLS#18246. $598,500

KUIU ISLAND

Very unique wilderness property! Almost 5 acres surrounded by ocean and Tongass National Forest with 640 feet of waterfront on an unnamed cove north of Cedar Point, Security Bay, Kuiu Island. One of very few privately owned landholdings in an area surrounded by Tongass National Forest lands, adjacent to Security Bay State Marine Park. It is immediately accessible to prime salmon, halibut, and crab fishing grounds and active marine mammal habitat. Possible shellfish mariculture site. MLS#18011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250,000

YAKUTAT

831 Haida Street : Custom built multi-level home in Yakutat, right next to a playground. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, mostly heated by a wood stove in garage, but there is also 2 Toyo oil stoves when needed. The quality of construction is above most homes in the area, and the floor plan is efficient. MLS#16920 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $299,900

EXCURSION INLET

Waterfront lot 4.29 acres. MLS#15305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,000 Waterfront 3.74 acres in Excursion Inlet - Block B Lot 12 has about 260’ of waterfront and there is a cabin that has not been used in several years, so there is no representation as to it’s condition. MLS#15728 . . . $105,000

TENAKEE SPRINGS

Come to Tenakee Springs! Great deer hunting, outstanding fishing, crab & shrimp. The community of Tenakee Springs offers the best Southeast Alaska has to offer. The “town” center features a public hot springs. Everyone walks or drives 4-wheelers as there are no roads. This 3 bedroom home is the perfect vacation getaway, or permanent home in a place where life is lived outside. This area is accessed by float plane or boat. There is occasional ferry service. MLS#18065 . . . . . . . . $235,000 Two story, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom home with guest cabin, tool shed, wood shed and generator shed. This home is suitable for year-round living and has excellent views and good moorage. Access is by water or air. Property is about 4 miles west of Tenakee in Columbia Cove. Plentiful timber on the property. Sitka Black-Tail deer are plentiful in this area. Tenakee Inlet is famous for its fishing, crabbing, and large shrimp. Red huckleberries and blueberries grow wild here. MLS#18010. . . . . . . . . $395,000

8602 EVERGREEN ROAD Come home to this 3BR/1.5BA comfortable NE ranch style attached home directly behind Glacier Valley School. This home has an oversized lot with a large inside corner lot. Partially fenced back yard, monitor oil stove, and electric heat, newer appliances. This home had new paint, new floors, new roof, and new lighting in 2014. There is a large backyard with a cedar playset, and a BBQ deck. This home has beautiful views of the glacier and the mountains surrounding it. Don’t let this excellent opportunity to own your own home pass you by. You can buy this home for less than you can pay in rent! Call today and find out how. This property is owned by a real estate licensee in the state of Alaska.MLS#18160. $278,000 3471 MEANDER WAY ING This townhome offers IST L convenience and income W NE potential. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath zero-lot home on quiet Mendenhall Valley neighborhood is the perfect layout. It offers 2 bedrooms upstairs, with the living room, dining area and kitchen. Downstairs the garage has been converted to a laundry room, and an extra guest room/ den/ man cave. The downstairs also offers an unpermitted studio style rentalable space with a separate entrance with an arctic entry and kitchenette, and a 3/4 bath. The fenced yard, and paved driveway in this well maintained home make it super livable and loveable. MLS#18249. $479,000 1943 LEMON CREEK RD ING Come home to a 2BR/1BA IST L trailer on its own lot. The W NE trailer has new carpeting and sits on a 7200 sq. ft. lot. Detached garage for extra storage! This unit does have a permanent foundation to get AHFC financing. Call to view a showing today. MLS#18214. $139,000 2178 LAWSON CREEK RD ING 1 BR, 1 BA Crowhill Condo. IST The condo has laminate and WL E N vinyly floors and includes a dishwasher, garbage disposal, refrigerator, elecric range /oven, microwave, washer, and dryer. This home was recently remodeled in 2015 and has been well cared for. Give us a call and come take a look at this updated condo today. MLS#18173. $139,000 IS WL

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NEW PRICE! Motivated Seller! With 2900 square feet of living area, 7 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms there is plenty of room to stretch out and make yourself at home. Come to pristine Tenakee Springs and enjoy the great fishing, hunting, trapping, hiking, and wild life viewing in one of the most beautiful areas in Alaska. This large home is wrapped with covered decks and is equipped with a walk-in freezer, and processing area to store your catch for the day. The community of Tenakee Springs has NO property taxes and there is a natural hot springs in the middle of town. This home is close to the harbor and right in the center of town and will be perfect for enjoying all that Southeast Alaska has to offer. MLS#16430. . .$375,000

KAKE

281 Silver Spike Rd: 5 Rental units on 12,004 SF. Lot MLS#16925 . .$179,000

CHILKAT LAKE

Remote lake property, 1.61 acres, air or river access only. Some of the best lake fishing available is on Chilkat Lake.MLS#17242 . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 1.7 Acre Lot on the lake. This lot is relatively flat compared to other parts of the lake and may possibly have a small stream running through it. MLS#18012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 1.5 Acre lake front lot MLS#12864 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 1.42 Acres and a dry cabin on Chilkat Lake - right across from “Bear Beach”. Chilkat Lake is accessed by float plane or by taking a small boat up the river. This is a one-room cabin. MLS#13778 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500

HAINES

241 Mathias Avenue: Secluded homestead close to town. 1200 SF main house with second unit of 600 SF above garage. Sits on over 3.2 acres. Recent updates, and new roof. MLS#17315. $375,000 This is the sale of the shop/ warehouse and the property surrounding it. There are 2 bay doors, and 1 man door. The building was built in 1996. Currently there is dry storage for boats, planes, RV, equipment/ machinery, or building materials on one side of the building. The other side of the building has a shop, perfect for an auto/boat/machine shop. Space to enclose an office. MLS#16962.....$190,000 1.92 Acre lot in Haines near 18 mile. Power and phone available. People use wells in this area. There is the beginning of a driveway/pad started. There are views of mountain tops from two directions. MLS#17379. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000

SOUTH DOUGLAS South Douglas 103 acres, accessed by boat or a long hike. Over 3300’ of sandy beach. There is significant potential accretion since the last survey, plus an additional 71 acres available to the buyer of this property. Expansive views of Gastineau Channel from Thane to Taku Inlet. MLS#17085 $575,000 9431 BERNERS AVENUE: 2 bdrm, 1 ba condo in the highly sought after Taku Terrace Condominium Association. All new kitchen cabinets, new higher end carpet in the living room and bedroom, new dishwasher, new LED lighting throughout, new molding, new microwave above stove, new closet unit, new paint, covered car-port, and locked storage closet. Walking distance from Airport. MLS#18084 NEW Price! $184,000 INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL 1941 ANKA ST, LOTS 10 & 11 2 Side by Side Industrial lots close to Costco. 8,962 sq. ft, these lots are the perfect spot for your new commercial, or industrial opportunity. There is a 40 foot shipping container and 31 foot travel trailer that can come with the lot if so desired. Set up your shop there now and improve as time allows. Great spot next to El Zarape. Property owned by real estate licensee in state of Alaska. $219,000 7860 GLACIER HIGHWAY Enjoy the views from this SF 3 bdrm, 3.25 ba home overlooking the airport area. Large windows allow natural light to flood in & views from both master bedrooms & front room. Extensive decking perfect for entertaining. With amenities you will love like a corner jet tub, family room/ loft, separate shop, playhouse and fire pit . There is some work that will need to be done so this home may need a renovation loan. MLS#17171 $340,000 11385 GLACIER HIGHWAY Rare, zoned Waterfront Commercial, 1.13 acres in Auke Bay between Canary Cove Condominiums and the old NOAA research Laboratory. Old home on property needs to be torn down. Lots of possibilities for this location. MLS#17346 $1,100,000

Remote cabin in the Porcupine Mining District situated on 20 acres of pristine wilderness. Amazing mountain views located approximately 35 miles from downtown Haines and 15 miles from the Canadian border. Property is accessible by road most of the time and snow machine in the winter. Enjoy the fishing in Klehini River and explore your land using a couple of established trails. Woodstove heat, a basic kitchen,sleeping loft.MLS#16605 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130,000 Invest in your future. The Eagle’s Nest Motel in Haines is available for purchase. Run it as a motel, or transform it into housing, or a home for youth, special needs, treatment facility, the possibilities are endless. MLS#16960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $537,225

HORSE ISLAND

Beautiful home on Horse Island. Main home has 2 bedrooms (easily converted to 3 or 4) and a guest house that can sleep up to 4 guests. Set up for off-grid living year around with solar and generators. MLS# 18041 . . . . . . . . . . . . $359,000

HOONAH

334 Hill Street : Great starter home in Hoonah, a manufactured home on it’s own lot! Three bedrooms with extra space in the addition, 1 bathroom. Well maintained and ready for new owners! Could be a great vacation or rental property. MLS#16855 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,000 479 Garteeni Highway : Beautiful 2 Bd., 2 Ba, waterfront home in Hoonah features a flat, mostly cleared lot, large screened in porch, granite counters, stainless appliances and is ready for new owners. MLS#15533 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325,000 120 Acres of land on Chichagof Island, 35 miles from Hoonah. This property is the site of the Gypsum Mine and has Mineral rights. USFS gravel road to the property. MLS#17086. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275,000

WILLIAM HENRY BAY, JUNEAU Nearly 160 acres with waterfront, William Henry Bay. This is about 41 miles north of Downtown Juneau & 45 miles south of Haines on the west side of Lynn Canal. (nearly straight acoss from Echo Cove) Deep water port (13-36 fathoms), year around Beardslee River at the east side. Approximately 1800’ beach frontage. Accessible by float plane or boat only. Runs of steelhead, Dolly Varden, and all species of salmon available in the river or out in Lynn Canal. TONS of wild strawberry plants! MLS#18004. $999,000 213 HARRIS STREET 4 BR / 1 BA fixer upper located downtown. House needs additional framing, electrical, plumbing, insulation, mechanical, interior work, casework, and flooring in most areas. New shingles, slashings and metal roof on dormers. New fascia, gutters and downspouts. New window and door installation. Fresh exterior paint in 2017. New deck and entry porch on south side. Great project for the right person. MLS#17364 $169,000 2194 D LAWSON CREEK RD This is a great priced two bedroom one bath condo. It is a very nice unit with beautiful views of the mountains, which can be seen from the deck, living area, and master bedroom. Recently put in a new sink with a disposal and brand new windows in the bedrooms. Plenty of closets. Close to bus lines. The seclusion of Douglas, but still conveniently close to downtown Juneau. MLS#17214 $149,900 5850 LEMON STREET Comfortable 2 bdrm, 2.5 ba attached home in Lemon Creek. Affordable living at its finest! 2 living areas, 2 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths. You are greeted by a large driveway, plus a covered porch. Backyard deck offers both an open and a covered area for easy entertaining. Quiet cul-du-sac. MLS#17405. $289,000

Lot 10 B Hoonah Dalton Sub. 13,681 SF. Lot. MLS# 17083. . . . . $55,000 Lot 10 A Hoonah Dalton Sub. 8, 712 SF. Lot. MLS#17084 . . . . . . $65,000

ANGOON

Waterfront Lots: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8K-45,000

REMOTE

Lynn Canal: 3.7 acres of land with deeded access to runway. Water or air access only. MLS#13792 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,500

GUSTAVUS

2.02 acre lot affordable flat dry lots on Chase Drive. MLS#15038. . . . $40,000 This very large home sits on 3.37 acres on the “dry side” of Gustavus. It borders protected land on 3 sides and is accessed by a long, private road. You can nearly hear the trees talk in this natural, riverfront setting. It’s truly a chance of a lifetime to buy this house and inherit the legacy. Imagine waking up to this kind of beauty in such a truly secluded location. The house is authentic yesteryear charm and could use some updates, but everything present works. MLS#16472.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $339,000 7 Sandlance Lane. Adorable cabin with oversized shop and covered storage sits on one acre. Over-engineered septic system could handle a much larger dwelling. Modern kitchen with all the conveniences makes this a home you could enjoy year around. MLS#15843 . . . . . . $259,000 5002 Rink Creek Road: 2 bedroom cabin on one acre towards the end of Rink Creek Road. Contents of cabin are negotiable. Nice garden area, plenty of storage, and a nice flat lot. MLS# 15230 . . . . . . . . . . . $95,500

PELICAN

Breath taking views from this 2 bedroom, 1 bath single family home. New flooring, washer/dryer wood stove, Toyo stove, windows, doors, light fixtures, cabinets and counter tops have all been replaced throughout the house. The roof and siding on the lower part of the house has been replaced. The patio is enclosed with a tiled floor and new sliding glass door. The house and deck have all been recently painted. MLS#18005.... $175,000

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SINGLE FAMILY

8490 VALLEY BLVD

Own your very own Single Family Home on Valley Blvd! This large 3 bed, 2.5 bath home has the following features: both living and family rooms, dining room, all bedrooms on same floor, new carpet, laminate flooring, big deck, open yard, garage, boat parking and more! Call Marty McKeown today to see this home in person, Priced to sell $329,900 HUGE 4 BAY SHOP

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4942 HUMMINGBIRD LANE

Newly remodeled Single Family home with a huge 1872 sqr ft, 4 bay, shop. This 4 bed, 2.5 bath, handicapped accessible home is located on large almost 1/2 acre lot. Built in 2006 by Lowpete Construction, this homes has the following features: Brand new kitchen, open kitchen/family room floor plan, gas stove, new laminate flooring, updated bathrooms, wide hallways and doorways, in-floor radiant heat, vaulted ceiling, bonus office/craft room, fenced yard, lots of parking, huge shop w/new roof and more. Call today for a showing! MLS #17361 Asking $529,900

CONDO

2575 DOUGLAS HWY #16

Affordable living with a view! Check out Mt. Roberts and Gastineau Channel from deck of your very own 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath Forest Edge Condo! This unit features recently updated laminate flooring, newly carpeted stairs and both bathrooms have been remodeled. This second tier, end unit has more privacy and more flexible parking than other unit in the complex. Nicely priced and ready for you to view today! MLS #18189 Asking $179,900

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9341 CENTER CT

Large beautiful ranch style home in the Valley! This sprawling 4 bed, 2.5 bath home sits at the end of a cul de sac with wonderful views of Thunder Mnt! Main house features 3 beds, 1.5 baths and attached guest suite has 1 bed, 1 bath, kitchenette and laundry. Home features a sun room, formal dining, large sunken living room, family room, laundry room, dual heat sources, large back yard, shed, chicken coop, patio, 2 car garage, fenced yard and more! Call today for a showing! MLS #18029 Asking $494,900 RIVERFRONT

2255 MEADOW LANE

Enjoy your new life on the Mendenhall River! This 3 bed, 2 bath waterfront home offers the following features: Open living room, deck, updated kitchen, wood stove, monitor stoves, large remodeled bath/spa with sauna, 2 car garage, large walk in storage on water side of home, extra parking and much more. Great option to use one of the bedrooms as a B&B for extra income or keep it as part of the home. Don’t miss out on this one, call Marty McKeown for a showing of your own today! Asking $439,900

6-PLEX

4045 DELTA DR.

Great investment property! This 6-plex in the Valley has 4 (2 bed, 1 bath) 1 (1 Bed, 1 Bath) and 1 (Studio). All units have been updated and include washer/dryer. Great cash flow, cul de sac, plenty of parking and nicely maintained building with great rental history. Call today for a showing! MLS#16753 Asking $689,900

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Zoned for Multi-family, this building lot should qualify to build a 4-Plex or a great location in Douglas to build your dream home! 10,990 sqr ft, zoned D-18. Call Marty McKeown for more details! MLS#17278. Asking price: $120,000

BLUEBERRY HILL LOT

8 Acres lot zoned D-5 located off of Goodwin Road in Juneau’s Blueberry Hill neighborhood. Call CBJ for subdividing options. Connected to additional 4.85 acres (MLS listing 18027) adding potential for a larger subdivision. Awesome views of Juneau and Gastineau Channel. Call today for more information! MLS #18028 Asking $400,000

NHN GOODWIN RD

4.85 Acre Lot zoned D-5 located at the very end of Goodwin Road in West Juneau’s Blueberry Hill neighborhood. Lots of potential for subdividing into several lots, check with CBJ for options. Additional 8 acres available at north end of this lot. (see separate listing for details) Great views of Juneau and Gastineau Channel! ML:S #18027 Asking $242,500

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To be built! This is a 2007 sq ft, 3BR/2BA single family home with a 675sq ft, 1BR/1BA apartment. Nice views of Auke Lake on over a half an acre lot! 5 star energy rated, vaulted ceilings, open kitchen, open porch etc. Call today for more details! MLS#13101 Asking $574,900

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Southeast Alaska Schedule of Events for April

Submitted By Amanda Pilley

If you’re traveling through Southeast Alaska this month, we invite you to join us for the many events held throughout the region. April 6th – May 25th | Ketchikan 2018 Alaska Hummingbird Festival www.KetchikanArts.org

April 20th – 22nd | Skagway Skagway Spring Festival www.Skagway.com

April 27th – 29th | Skagway Sustainable Skagway Summit www.Skagway.com

April 9th – 15th | Juneau 44th Annual Folk Festival www.AKFolkFest.org

April 21st – 23rd | Haines American Contract Bridge Sectional Tournament www.acbl.org

April 27th – May 1st | Juneau Alaska State Improv Festival www.ASIFest.com

April 27th | Haines Spring Fling www.SEAKFair.org April 18th – 22nd | Haines Southeast Alaska EMS Annual Conference www.VisitHaines.com

April 22nd | Juneau Empire Eats www.TravelJuneau.com April 26th – 28th | Wrangell Stikine River Birding Festival www.Wrangell.com

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April 28th – May 1st | Juneau Alaska Robotics Mini-Con www.MiniCon.AlaskaRobotics.com April 29th | Petersburg Blessing of the Fleet www.Petersburg.org

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10 reasons to plant a tree this spring

(BPT) - Did you know planting a tree is one of the easiest and most powerful things you can do to have a positive impact on the environment? It's true. Trees clean the air, prevent rainwater runoff, help you save energy and even combat global warming. And they're a snap to plant! No horticultural degree required. With Arbor Day just around the corner in April, there's no better time to give Mother Nature a little TLC by planting a tree. From the single homeowner in Nebraska planting a maple in her backyard to the 250 Comcast employees volunteering in communities devastated by hurricanes, fires and Emerald Ash Borer infestation by planting hundreds of trees, people nationwide are getting their tree on this spring. Here are 10 reasons why you should join them.

Trees fight climate change

Wish you could do more than recycling and reducing your carbon footprint to combat climate change? Trees have you covered. Through photosynthesis, trees absorb harmful carbon dioxide, removing and storing the carbon and releasing oxygen back into the air.

Trees clean the air and help you breathe

Trees don't just absorb CO2. They also absorb odors and pollutants like nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sulfur dioxide and ozone. It's estimated that one tree can absorb nearly 10 pounds of polluted air each year and release 260 pounds of oxygen.

You'll save money

rainwater runoff

Trees increase your home's value

Trees prevent soil erosion and

During heavy rains, water runoff finds its way to streams, lakes and wetlands, creating the potential for flooding. It also picks up and carries pollutants along the way. The EPA and the Center for Watershed Protection are recognizing the importance of trees in managing runoff. Leaf canopies help buffer the falling rain and their roots hold the soil in place, encouraging the water to seep into the ground rather than run off.

Planting trees is easy

Gardening can be intimidating for newbies because there are so many variables. Which plants and flowers should you put next to each other and which should you separate? Which bloom in the summer and which bloom in the fall? When you're dealing with trees, there's none of that. Just choose a spot in your yard and you're good to go, following a few simples steps of course.

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Trees conserve energy in summer and winter, providing shade from the sun and shelter from cold winter winds. With trees standing between you and the elements, you'll spend less on your energy bill to heat and cool your home. Studies of comparable homes with and without trees show that, if you have trees in your yard, your home's value increases by up to 15 percent. It's all about curb appeal, and trees make your home and yard more beautiful.

You'll attract birds (and critters)

Trees provide nesting sites, food and shelter for your bird friends. Hang a feeder in one of the branches and enjoy the birdsong all year long. Squirrels love to make their homes in trees, too, and watching their antics is a great way to spend a lazy summer afternoon.

Trees are good for your mental and physical health

You'll a gift

be giving your descendants

Trees can live hundreds of years, so when you plant one, you're giving a gift to your children and grandchildren. It's a symbol of your commitment to the environment and the beauty of the world around you that will live on far beyond your own lifetime.

Free trees!

Join the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation for $10 and they'll send you 10 trees selected for the region of the country where you live, at the right time to plant them. You'll also get planting instructions and other information. The trees are guaranteed to grow or the Foundation will replace them. Visit www. arborday.org to join. An ancient Chinese proverb states: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." To find out more about planting trees, visit the Arbor Day Foundation at www.arborday.org.

A view of trees in urban areas has been proven to reduce stress, anxiety and even the crime rate. Tree-filled gardens on hospital grounds speed healing in hospital patients.

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3031 Clinton Drive Suite 100, Juneau, AK 99801 4493 COLUMBIA BLVD • $459,000 Large 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home home on corner lot in the valley. Many updates throughout including a pellet stove, newer roof, and brand new hot tub. The house is just over 2,000 square feet with a lot that is over 10,000 square feet and a two car garage. Near bike paths, schools, and the glacier.

9622 EAGLE STREET • MLS#18222 • $329,000 This chalet style home in the valley is waiting to be yours. The home has three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a generous sized, level lot. You’re greeted with a cozy wood stove in the main open and bright living area. The kitchen has medium wood cabinetry and a large pantry. The main floor has a full bathroom and the third bedroom. Upstairs is the master bedroom, second bedroom, and bathroom. The rooms are spacious and both have private doors leading out to their own balconies. The carport oﬀers covered parking, as well as hangers to keep your bicycles, and storage for yard and garden supplies. The driveway is large so parking is abundant. The backyard has metal fencing, a shed, and a fire pit oﬀering a great space to relax in the summer months.

3264 MENDENHALL LOOP RD. UNIT #13 • MLS#17028 • $118,000 This Lakeside Condo has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Exterior amenities include an assigned covered carport for parking and a large shared yard space to get out and enjoy the fresh air. Inside, the kitchen is bright and has a useful corner counter with extra cabinets and built in wine rack. The bedroom features plenty of storage with a walk-in closet.

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9156 JERRY DRIVE

• MLS#18039 • $175,000 This lot is located directly behind 3741 North Douglas Highway with a 30’ easement access to the right of this home and is approximately a half mile from the bridge. The lot is zoned D18 multifamily. Great development opportunities.

• MLS#18107 • $209,900 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch located in quiet cul de sac in the valley. 1152 square feet with small garage storage space and car port. Many updates throughout including updated kitchen and brand new roof. Landscaped yard that backs up to a greenbelt.

LOT AT 19.5 GLACIER HWY AT TEE HARBOR • MLS#16544 •$189,000 • 21,185 SQFT Waterfront!! New land listing on the water in Tee Harbor. Lot is 21,185 square feet located at 19.5 mile Glacier Highway. Build the house of your dreams with one of the best views in Juneau.

4485 NORTH DOUGLAS HWY • MLS#18109 • $265,000 This home is full of possibilities and priced to sell. The house is 1559 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and a garage that is just over 1,000 square feet. Large lot that is over 14,000 square feet with a creek. As is cash sale or home improvement loan.

3080 RIVERWOOD DRIVE • MLS#17078 • $359,000 3BR/2BA ranch style home featuring hickory wood floors and one room with bamboo. The master bedroom is spacious with master bathroom and a walk in closet. 2nd bedroom has an abundance of light, and 3rd bedroom has a bonus second closet. Entry way with extra storage. Livingroom with a bay window, built in cabinetry and shelving. Extra room perfect for sitting area or oﬃce. Kitchen updated 4 years ago with custom cabinetry. Large 2 car garage and dining room and a large dedicated laundry room with shop sink.

350 IRWIN STREET • MLS#18098 • $120,000 Conveniently located in downtown Juneau is this 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom Highland Terrace Condo. Enjoy the benefit of being within walking distance to several food and shopping options. The bathroom has just been remodeled with all new flooring, cabinetry, lighting, and a new bathtub. The main living space is bright as the front window is large and lets in lots of daylight. Secured entry to building with covered area for bicycle storage, and a coin operated washer and dryer right outside of your front door. There is also additional private storage available in the hallway for each unit.

17 FARAWAY ROAD GUSTAVUS, AK • MLS#16919 • $395,000 Beautiful 4 bedroom/2 bath home on 3 acres. Located near the center of town, this house has a large entry/mudroom, living room that welcomes plenty of natural light, and a lovely kitchen. This home features many quality features, such as cherry cabinets and flooring, soft Berber carpeting upstairs, soapstone wood-burning stove, detailed trim works, and plenty of storage. The landscaped yard has an established garden, chicken house, historic barn, and greenhouse. Septic and well have been well maintained. The current owner previously ran the home as a bed and breakfast, as it provides a real Alaskan experience and the home is large enough to still oﬀer privacy for both owner and guests.

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Pickled and Probiotic Fermented Spruce Tips Pickled Spruce Tips 2 cups young spruce tips 1 cup purified water

Recipes

½ cup Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar 2Tbln sugar, organic 2 tsp Flake Sea or Pink Himalayan Salt Star Anise, whole crushed (1 whole per ½ pint) ½ pint canning jars (sterilized, seals and rings) Instructions:

Clean spruce tips of the brown papery husk (this is a sticky job) rinse well in cold water. Pack in sterilized ½ pint canning jars with tips until ½ inch from the top of the jar. Meanwhile bring spices salt, sugar and water and vinegar to boil on the stovetop until dissolved. Fill mason jars with hot pickling liquid leaving ½ inch headspace from the top, secure with lid and seal. Process jars for ten minutes in a water bath canner (covered in water by 1 inch) for 20 minutes, pull and cool. Allow pickles to age for at least three months before use. Enjoy

Probiotic Fermented Spruce Tips I prefer natural fermented vegetables to utilize the probiotic enzymes that come from natural fermentation process. Especially with today’s pesticide laden diets, probiotics can heal the gut and a host of ails, adding in fermented vegetables to a daily diet is a great way to help combat a ton of ailments.

t’s a great exciting time in Southeast to get out and forage spring’s bounty, from fiddleheads to stinging nettles, and one of my favorites; spruce tips. Made famous

Contributed by Amber King

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by Vancouver’s use of spruce tips in beer while visiting Alaska (and still used in Alaskan Winter Ale) they provide a powerhouse of vitamin c, a great healer of sore throats and stomach ulcers and also used as a mouthwash. I prefer them jellied and pickled, focusing on the second. I have two recipes this month, one a traditional vinegar based pickle recipe, it needs a few months to rest, so if I were you I’d pick enough spruce tips for both, the probiotic fermented version (edible in a few days) and the vinegar based pickled version (ready in three months). Here are some other great books on wild foraging and medicinal herbs. So get out there, take a few friends or

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family and enjoy the longer days as we prepare for summer.

I use the Perfect Pickler kits, which are designed to fit on most wide mouth canning jars, large or small depending on the amount you want to process. You do need to have a warm area for the veggies to ferment over 60 degrees but not hotter than 80 (which shouldn’t be a problem in Southeast) usually within the first day you will start to see bubbles forming. Fill jar of your choice with cleaned spruce tips

Additional reading sources:

Add 1 tsp high quality sea salt

• Discovering Wild Plants by Janice Schofield

Fill with filtered water, insert metal tamper, then seal with gasket and pickler lid. Fill airlock to the line with water and place in the “o” ring. Put jar on a plate (most of the time it will overflow) and place in warm area (but not direct sunlight) for up to three days. Once fermented remove pickler lid and cover with regular canning jar lid and refrigerate. Enjoy blended in salad dressings, mayonnaise, on top of fried eggs for breakfast, and with rice as a side condiment in Asian dishes, but my favorite has to be in a great Bloody Mary or Caesar on Sunday morning!

• Plants of Coastal British Columbia including Washington, Oregon, and Alaska by Pojar and MacKinnon • Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West by Michael Moore Amber King can be emailed at accereek@gmail.com

You can also pulverize fresh spruce tips in sugar or salt in a blender or food processor to use as garnish, or in baking! Enjoy from my spruced up table to yours, Amber King | Amberking907@gmail.com

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