Caps off to handicapped: I’ve seen our local handicapped guys and gals cleaning up our convenience center at Limerick Road and I have been totally impressed with their enthusiasm and politeness. They cut grass and weeds, sweep, shovel, haul, etc., and they always have smiles on their faces. So many times they have greeted me with a smile and a “good morning.” I just hope the county is paying these angels a good salary. They deserve it.
Coming events:
Aug. 30-31:
• Catfish Festival in Kingsland
• Arts and Crafts Show in St. Simons Island
• Historic Bike Ride in Savannah, sponsored by BRAG.
Sept. 6: Big yard sale at PoJo’s in Midway
Sept. 13: Big flea market at Woodland Lakes
Sept. 20: Bass tournament in Appling County
Sept. 27:
• Altamaha River fall canoe paddle in Appling County
• Rivers Alive Clean Up in Wayne County
Georgia’s covered bridges: Now that gas prices are coming down, it is time to tour Georgia and visit it’s 15 covered bridges.
Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge is in Thomaston. The year of construction is unknown. It is 96 feet long.
Big Cloud Creek Covered Bridge is in Lexington. Built in 1905, it is 168 feet long.
Callaway Gardens Covered Bridge is in Pine Mountain and was built in 1870.
Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge is in Blakely and was built in 1891.
Concord Covered Bridge is in Smyrna and was built in 1872.
Cromer’s Mill Covered Bridge is in Carnesville, is 132 feet long and was built in 1906.
Elder’s Mill Covered Bridge is in Watkinsville, is 100 feet long and was built in 1897.
Euharlee Covered Bridge is in Cartersville, is 138 feet long and was built in 1886.
Haralson Mill Covered Bridge is in Conyers, is 150 feet long and was built in 1997.
Lula Covered Bridge is in Gainesville, is 34 feet long and was built in 1915.
Pool’s Mill Covered Bridge is in Cumming, is 95 feet long and was built in 1906.
Big Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge is in Woodbury, is 253 feet long and was built in 1840.
Stone Mountain Park Covered Bridge is 151 feet long and was built in 1891.
Stovall Mill Covered Bridge is in Helen, is 37 feet long and was built in 1895.
Watson Mill Covered Bridge is in Comer, is 229 feet long and was built in 1885.
Only six of these bridges are open to traffic. All of them are certainly worth the trip to see.
Garden report: Today I want to share with you a plant that is slowly disappearing in the south, thanks to home construction and clearing of land for businesses. I was fortunate to spot a mayhaw plant along Highway 30 near Guyton, about 12 years ago. I carefully dug it up and brought it home, hoping it would survive. It did. Right now, it’s loaded with tiny little “apples,” which will eventually turn yellow. When you search the Internet for information on this wonderful plant, you will see mostly pictures of “red” haws. Mine happens to be yellow. It resembles a small crabapple and is in the Rosacea family. They grow mainly in bogs and swamps, however, mine is growing in my front yard in a plant quadrant. I’ve never tried to grow one from a seed, but this fall I am going to give it a try. There’s nothing more beautiful than mayhaw jelly. I can remember my grandmother cutting a branch from a mayhaw and placing gumdrops on the spikes that it bears. Once the fruit turns yellow, you can eat it right off the plant, which I do before the birds get to it. Surf the Internet and explore this wonderful plant. Who knows, maybe you’ll spot one along the highway to “rescue” and relocate to your yard.
Coming events:
Aug. 30-31:
• Catfish Festival in Kingsland
• Arts and Crafts Show in St. Simons Island
• Historic Bike Ride in Savannah, sponsored by BRAG.
Sept. 6: Big yard sale at PoJo’s in Midway
Sept. 13: Big flea market at Woodland Lakes
Sept. 20: Bass tournament in Appling County
Sept. 27:
• Altamaha River fall canoe paddle in Appling County
• Rivers Alive Clean Up in Wayne County
Georgia’s covered bridges: Now that gas prices are coming down, it is time to tour Georgia and visit it’s 15 covered bridges.
Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge is in Thomaston. The year of construction is unknown. It is 96 feet long.
Big Cloud Creek Covered Bridge is in Lexington. Built in 1905, it is 168 feet long.
Callaway Gardens Covered Bridge is in Pine Mountain and was built in 1870.
Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge is in Blakely and was built in 1891.
Concord Covered Bridge is in Smyrna and was built in 1872.
Cromer’s Mill Covered Bridge is in Carnesville, is 132 feet long and was built in 1906.
Elder’s Mill Covered Bridge is in Watkinsville, is 100 feet long and was built in 1897.
Euharlee Covered Bridge is in Cartersville, is 138 feet long and was built in 1886.
Haralson Mill Covered Bridge is in Conyers, is 150 feet long and was built in 1997.
Lula Covered Bridge is in Gainesville, is 34 feet long and was built in 1915.
Pool’s Mill Covered Bridge is in Cumming, is 95 feet long and was built in 1906.
Big Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge is in Woodbury, is 253 feet long and was built in 1840.
Stone Mountain Park Covered Bridge is 151 feet long and was built in 1891.
Stovall Mill Covered Bridge is in Helen, is 37 feet long and was built in 1895.
Watson Mill Covered Bridge is in Comer, is 229 feet long and was built in 1885.
Only six of these bridges are open to traffic. All of them are certainly worth the trip to see.
Garden report: Today I want to share with you a plant that is slowly disappearing in the south, thanks to home construction and clearing of land for businesses. I was fortunate to spot a mayhaw plant along Highway 30 near Guyton, about 12 years ago. I carefully dug it up and brought it home, hoping it would survive. It did. Right now, it’s loaded with tiny little “apples,” which will eventually turn yellow. When you search the Internet for information on this wonderful plant, you will see mostly pictures of “red” haws. Mine happens to be yellow. It resembles a small crabapple and is in the Rosacea family. They grow mainly in bogs and swamps, however, mine is growing in my front yard in a plant quadrant. I’ve never tried to grow one from a seed, but this fall I am going to give it a try. There’s nothing more beautiful than mayhaw jelly. I can remember my grandmother cutting a branch from a mayhaw and placing gumdrops on the spikes that it bears. Once the fruit turns yellow, you can eat it right off the plant, which I do before the birds get to it. Surf the Internet and explore this wonderful plant. Who knows, maybe you’ll spot one along the highway to “rescue” and relocate to your yard.