Gold Hill Plant Farm

These postings will center around things that I encounter that are interesting, beautiful, and sometimes the spiritual connection between all these things. This blog is for myself, perhaps more than for you, the reader. It is to remind myself of the passage of time and reflect on the beauty and meaning of the days.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Hearts a-Busting

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  This shrub grew in the "natural area" of my yard for several years. Between the dense shade and the munching deer, it never made...
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Monday, September 29, 2008

Confedrate Rose

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  Confederate roses are a type of perennial hibiscus.They are seen everywhere in Alabama blooming this time of year. The flower is white whe...
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Friday, September 26, 2008

The Sharp Top

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  Fifty years ago this house was occupied by Shine and Big Sis and several of Big Sis' adult daughters. Shine and Big Sis had a violent...
Thursday, September 25, 2008

Old Houses

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  This house has not had anyone living in it for at least 30 years. It is apparently used for old appliance storage, at least the porch is. ...
Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Joe Pye Weed

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  This is another great fall bloomer, Eupatorium purpurem ( maybe should call it mauveii? as that is the color, not purple!!!) The ones alon...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Turk's Cap Hibiscus

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  This is a carefree drought tolerant perennial I have had for years. I pulled it from an overgrown bed at the base of a tree in south Alaba...
Monday, September 22, 2008

Mexican Sage

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  Mexican Salvia (Salvia leucantha) is a great fall blooming accent. It starts blooming in August typically and continues on till frost cuts...
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Crystal
I have spent my whole life gardening in the heart of the deep, hot, humid south. Somewhere in the distant past, I received 2 degrees from the local land grant college and my ears are still atuned to matters of science.My children are grown and gone from home, but my days are just as full as when they were young. Only the responsibilities change.
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