Wit's End

It’s finally that time when Monarda didyma (bee balm, Rasberry Wine) grows along the bridge. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees are attracted to it’s raspberry red blooms. It adds human interest to the view of the meadow and barn beyond. The seed heads persist and are fascinating to passersby. They also provide food to the birds at the end of the season. . . . .... . #monardadidyma #monarda #nativeplantgardening #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #nativeplants #gardeningwithnatives #beebalm #deerresistant #naturalgardening #naturalgardens #ellijay #ellijayga #witsendconasauga #witsendcabin #conasauga #cohuttawilderness #pinhotitrail #northgeorgiamountains #northgeorgia #rasberrywine #explorenorthga #hikenorthgeorgia #getoutsidegeorgia #wandernorthgeorgia #georgiabackroads #endoftheroad #naturesbounty #roadsidebeauty See more

Show your love by planning a picnic on the bridge. A blanket, your favorite beverages, and some simple finger foods combined with the gurgling of the creek passing under the footbridge and and the smell of fresh cut hay will impress your loved one and set the tone for creating a sweet memory. Pro tip - Don’t forget to bring bug spray (especially the kind she likes). . . . .... . #simplepicnic #simplelife #simplepicnics #simplejoys #sweetmemories #makememories #romantic #romanticmoments #sweetmemories #witsendconasauga #witsendlife #conasauga #cohuttawilderness #ellijay #ellijayga #northgeorgia #northgeorgiamountains #romanticideas #impressher #romanticgetaway #romanticgetaways #picnicsetting #romanticpicnic #willyoumarryme #proposalideas See more

Last weekend the Mountain Laurel was in full bloom. I caught this one on my early morning walk. . . . .... . #mountainlaurel #kalmialatifolia #latespring #earlysummer #springintosummer #nativewildflowers #gardeningwithnatives #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #ellijaygeorgia #ellijay #witsendconasauga #witsendcabin #cohuttawilderness #pinhotitrail #conasauga #northgeorgia #northgeorgiamountains #georgiabackroads #hikenorthgeorgia #wandernorthgeorgia #wandernorthga #getoutsidegeorgia #georgiaoutdoors #georgianativeplants #georgiagardens #blueridgemountains See more

This is bloodroot at Wit’s End. It looked ready to bloom, but To my knowledge, the bud never opened. Is that normal? Is it gaining strength every year until it finally bursts into bloom? Does it need more sunlight? Who can educate me? I can’t wait to see what it does the next time. Thanks! #bloodroot #witsendconasauga #witsendlife #conasauga #earlyspring #earlyspringflowers #springiscoming #hellospring #springinappalachia #sanguinaria #sanguinariacanadensis #ellijay #ellijayga #northgeorgia #northgeorgiamountains

Salamanders, crawdads, and arrowheads are just a few of the treasures that children find on their creek walks at Wit’s End. That time of the year will be here before we know it. #witsendconasauga #witsendlife #conasauga #creekwalking #creekwalking #creekwalks #crawdad #crawdads #crawfish #arrowheads #salamander #salamandersofinstagram #salamanders #ellijay #ellijayga #blueridgemountains #northgeorgiamountains #northgeorgia

This gnarled old Sycamore looks like a outstretched hand Reaching up into the sky and desperately grasping for... what is it reaching for??? Maybe you know. If so, leave a comment. In the meantime, take care and stay well. #witsendconasauga #witsendlife #conasauga #grasping #reaching #stretching #oldhands #gnarled #weatheredhands #tiredhands #stronghands #captions #captionthis #captionthisphoto #whatdoyousee #reachingup #sycamore #sycamoretree #treehands #ellijay #ellijayga #pinhotitrail