VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY

January 6, 2017

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust

Like most inquiring minds, my voyage of discovery began soon after the day I was born. During childhood, I
inherited an interest in gardening from my grandparents. A sixth-grade field trip to Bellingrath Gardens crystallized my interest in gardening--the Japanese Garden, filled with streams, arched bridges, teahouses and Japanese lanterns, sparked a young love affair. Years later, I discovered the Cooperative Extension Service and became a certified Master Gardener. I further formalized my interest with a degree in Environmental Horticulture from Gwinnett Tech.

Several of my favorite years were spent under the employ of the UGA Cooperative Extension Service where the pleasure of 'photojournalism ' revealed itself; one of my assignments was writing horticultural and gardening articles for the local paper--my second love affair. Since then, I've informally explored the world of writing.

On New Years Day January 2017, I adopted a focus for the year (in lieu of a resolution): discovery.


The image that I shared on New Year's Day was of Lake Peachtree while it was under 'renovation.' After a period of time, I found the drained basin intriguing. It took on the effect of a South Carolinian marsh and revealed contours and patterns that were hidden from sight when the lake is full. I discovered a different and intriguing beauty when seen through new eyes.


Following the lead of my favorite quote, LowTide is an eclectic collection of discoveries. I trust you will find the delight of discovery when seeing with new eyes.  

[Carolyn Fjeran, LowTide explorer/reflective writer; horticulturist & gardener; former writer for Cooperative Extension Service, Master Gardeners, and The Newnan Times-Herald]

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