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.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Nothing New Under the Sun

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For something new, take a look at this new plant recently discovered in Fiji. Also, here in a video of some new animal discoveries found...

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Video of plants in the Buenos Aires area

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This has some beautiful time lapsed photography as well as some stills. A great video for plant lovers .Just under 6 minutes. Take a look .

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Pigeon Roost Flooded

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This is Pigeon Roost Creek in Chambers County, Alabama where is crosses County Road 53. I don't really understand this floodi...

Sunday, January 22, 2012

My First Daffodil of 2012

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This is my first daffodil of the year, and it appeared last Wednesday, the 18. At least I think it did. I saw the bright yellows around in...

Friday, January 20, 2012

Abutilon (Flowering Maple)

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This plant has several common names, among them flowering maple and parlor maple. I usually call it Abutilon, because I like the sound of...

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

January Orchids

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This yellow and bronze orchid is Odontocidium 'Pacific Sun Spots'. This is the first bloom for me and I hope in the future it will...

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Chocolate Persimmon

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This persimmon tree was growing in the yard at the Brantley Citrus Farm in Daphne, Alabama. It was a beautiful tree, maybe about 15-20...

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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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