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.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Grass Cutting Ruminations

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I've never really liked cutting grass, although I do admit that using a riding mower takes several strenuous hours off the job. Given my...

Thursday, May 28, 2009

What kind of Bird Nest Is This?

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Several days ago while I was pruning my Sasanqua bush, I accidentally cut off a large limb that was holding a nest. I felt bad about it an...

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Evening Primrose

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These two Oenethera are different in some of their habits, but the flowers have the same characteristics. That's how you know they are...

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Tradescantia

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This is probably Tradescantia virginiana, known to many as wandering jew.There are many types of wandering jew, and even if you are no...

Friday, May 22, 2009

What tree frog is this?

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I caught this tree frog on my porch last night. I think it may be the largest tree frog I have ever seen. I looked through some pictures but...

Thursday, May 21, 2009

One of God's Little Perfections

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This is a green tree frog (state amphibian of Georgia), also known as Hyla cinerea.They eat mostly insects and worms. Their calls can be...

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Lyre Leaf Sage

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Lyre leaf sage is a herbaceous perennial and like all members of the mint family, almost impossible to eradicate. So don't try, just e...

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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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