Gretchen with Okra Paradise Farms grits and corn flour fresh from the mill: in four colors, including the rare blue 2016 vintage.
Never a pesticide was seen by these grits, and yes they are Continue reading
Author Archives: John S. Quarterman
Ripe Passionfruit
Four fruits grew on this vine, then fell down. The one in Gretchen’s hand we found caught half way down. It seemed to be ripe, so we tested it.
Skink 2016-10-17
Found this large lizard (at least seven inches long) in a large tub of water. He couldn’t seem to get out, so I set him on the side. After a while he went on his way.
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Dogs of the woods
Phoenix bay tree
Didn’t burn it up after all
Dr. Elsie Quarterman, Plant Ecologist, at Cheekwood
A bench inscribed simply “Dr. Elsie Quarterman, Plant Ecologist” sits
under cedar trees in the herb garden at Cheekwood Botanical Garden;
appropriately for a scientist whose specialty was cedar glades.
She was involved with Cheekwood for many years, and was its Acting Director from 1967 to 1968. She helped establish the herb garden in which the bench sits. Continue reading
In memory of Dr. Elsie Quarterman, Plant Ecologist, at Cheekwood
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Tennessee River from US 41
Showing traffic stopped on I-24 due to construction
Sassafras tree.
Wheeler wildlife refuge
Near Huntsville, Alabama.
