First of all I suggest you click the photo to to expand the view. This is the roots of the trees there...and they are just so weird. Looks almost like little aliens or like little headstones at a cemetery. I cannot imagine trying to walk through a whole forest of those trees.
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Daughter and I went back to Eagle Creek Nursery today. She wants this one magnolia and wanted to talk to one of the people there. And it turns out, it does need to be planted in a somewhat protected area and where she wants it, it is not. So we won't be getting it.
Next we looked at gingko trees...I have loved them ever since the first time I saw one. She read about them, and they are hardy trees. But the trees they had are not that big, and I told her I would never live long enough to see them get big and beautiful. Even if from the start they grew the 12-24 inches per year that is their average. But one place said they generally don't grow that well the first 4 or 5 years after planting. So, we did not get one.
We came home with nothing for now.
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My Life as a Turkey is on Youtube right now. I set down to watch it...but was so relaxed I fell asleep. I will go back later and pick up where I left off. We watched it when it first came out, then it was on Netflix or Prime...and we watched it again. Roger even enjoyed a second viewing. I cannot remember if I have found it elsewhere or not...but it is one thing that I would enjoy watching every now and then.
He hatches wild turkey eggs, and is the 'mother' for them...it is wonderful. The following is the description given for the film:
After a local farmer left a bowl of eggs on Joe Hutto’s front porch, his life was forever changed. Hutto, possessing a broad background in the natural sciences and an interest in imprinting young animals, incubated the eggs and waited for them to hatch. As the chicks emerged from their shells, they locked eyes with an unusual but dedicated mother.
Deep in the wilds of Florida’s Flatlands, Hutto spent each day living as a turkey mother, taking on the full-time job of raising sixteen turkey chicks. Hutto dutifully cared for his family around the clock, roosting with them, taking them foraging, and immersing himself in their world. In the process, they revealed their charming curiosity and surprising intellect. There was little he could teach them that they did not already know, but he showed them the lay of the land and protected them from the dangers of the forest as best he could. In return, they taught him how to see the world through their eyes.
What a fascinating show! I have never heard of it, but will see if I can find it streaming. At first I thought the tree roots were rabbit sculptures!
ReplyDeleteOmg, I've never seen tree roots like that before. They do look like ankle breakers so stay away! I thought at first it was a bunch of birds. ;o)
ReplyDeleteThose tree roots are really odd looking. I've never seen anything like it.
ReplyDeleteI've not heard of that show you mentioned.
that tree is amazing and looks a lot like our cypress trees here, I am going to see if I can find out what it is. I LOVE it but like you would not want to walk through it or a forest of it. sorry no tree, now I will never eat another turkey.
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ReplyDeleteI have seen the Cypress trees in Florida, their knees do look funny.
Magnolia tree are so pretty, one of my favorite trees is a Mimosa tree.
Take care, have a wonderful day and happy new week.
I first saw the picture and thought birds, until I enlarged it. Very strange. Sounds like an interesting show.
ReplyDeleteThose are some crazy looking tree roots!! I've never seen them before.
ReplyDeleteI like Ginkgo trees too. Their leave are like miniature fans!! :)
It must have been disappointing to come home from the nursery empty-handed. No use buying plants that either don't suit the location or take forever to reach a decent size.
ReplyDeleteThose tree roots are so odd. I've never seen the likes of them. Never heard of the fellow that raised all those turkeys. What an unusual job to take on.
That’s a fascinating photo Rose, I have seen those nubs but nowhere near as many as these. I took note of your visit to the nursery. I love magnolia and ginkgo trees. Very wise to talk to the people there. We planted a dogwood years ago and it didn’t last. In our early years all we thought we had to do was plant and water and that was it. My Life as a Turkey sounds wonderful and a movie I know I would enjoy. Thank you for sharing it. Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI’d like that video. I’ll check it out. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThe turkey story sounds great - I will have to check it out :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your experiences; it sounds like you had a mix of nature exploration and cozy downtime!
ReplyDeleteLike others have said...weird tree roots but they could be definite ankle biters for sure.
ReplyDeleteThe movie sounds fascinating. I may have to check it out.
Sue
Yes, those tree roots do look like little aliens.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan