Giving Thanks



Giving thanks for swamp water...
Marshes, bogs, and swamps are types of wetlands that support site-specific native plants and wildlife. Protected by state and federal laws from dredging or filling, wetlands improve water quality, temper flooding, and maintain surface water during dry spells.
You'll appreciate wetlands as you sit down in a few weeks to your Thanksgiving dinner with a delicious side of cranberries. Why, yes, cranberries grow in bogs! I was surprised to learn that blueberries also grow in blogs. In Georgia, native blueberries grow in woodland areas. Maybe if given a choice, they would grow in bogs, but Georgia is home to marshes and swamps rather than bogs.
In contrast, one-fifth of Scotland is covered in peat bogs. I found a website that sells Scottish burning peat to add aroma to your home. I will further explore this before I give it a try.
Scotland's peat bogs are world known for flavoring malt whiskey. Our Scottish friend introduced us to the fine selection, Laphroaig--something to add to your Thanksgiving list. Just a little and you'll be giving thanks for everything. Thank you, Alisdair!
~ LowTide explorer, Carolyn Fjeran
View: Port Royal Cypress Wetlands and Historic Walking Trails-- interactive map is linked at http://www.portroyal.org/portroyalInterac…/portroyalmap.html


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