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Category: Mason
Near the town’s center is the boyhood home of Samuel Wilson, the meat-supplier who is believed to have inspired the Uncle Sam character. The private house is today identified by a state historical marker
Orchids for Friday
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Happy April’s Day,
No joke this morning, just some photos of some of the orchids at Mason Hollow Nursery.
Still Waters
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The only sounds I heard at the quarry were the trickle of water off the rocks. Such a quiet and peaceful place. I plan to return.
Quarry Path
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I had an opportunity to explore the Fletcher Quarry in Mason New Hampshire. It was in operation from the late 1800s to 1929. I’m guessing this path was used to transport the granite from the quarry to the railroad line. Currently it is a wonderful conservation area, just off of the Mason rail trail.
Good Friday Flowers
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Good Morning,
The freezing rain this morning will not dampen my Easter mood. I love this holiday, a celebration of rebirth, a time to be with family and friends. I was looking for some photos of Hyacinths, a flower I associate with Easter but visually the flower is not that interesting to me. My memories are triggered by its delightful scent, not its appearance.
I’m including a “photo” that I made without using a camera, something that anyone with a flatbed scanner can try. The name for this technique is scanography.
The orchid photos were taken at Mason Hollow Nursery in Mason, NH. I’ll update this posting when I learn of the variety (if you know, leave me a comment)
Orchidaceae
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I’m not sure what the name is for this part of the orchid. I’ll update the posting when I find out.
Blooming Clivia
Bug Eaters
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During the winter months I make a practice of visiting greenhouses for what passes as my tropical vacation. These photos were taken at the greenhouse at Mason Hollow Nursery in Mason, NH. The nursery specializes in Hosta plants and other select perennials and will open for the season on May 7th. I was visiting co-owner Chuck Anderson who has an interesting collections of orchids and carnivorous in the greenhouse at the nursery.
Is the sap running yet?
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Good Morning, we have a bit of snow today which seems almost quaint after the mild winter we have been having.
I picked up a half gallon of maple syrup from Somero Maple Farm here in New Ipswich. It is quiet in the evaporator room, but soon they will be in full operation. The conditions have to be just right for the sap to start flowing. The temperature has to be above freezing during the day and below freezing at night. Just a few more weeks to go.
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