The town of Picton received a grant of $12,500 from the Carnegie Foundation in 1906 and with a similar amount from the town its doors were opened Dec.14, 1907. It still is a very active centre in the community.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Bike Rental
This bike rental opened earlier this summer. It is located by the Post Office parking lot. I have not seen much activity so far.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Fields of Lavender
There is a Lavender farm north of Wellington in Hillier County. The fields bloom in July. A building with an interesting weather vane houses plants for sale and a variety of products made with lavender.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Roadside Hollyhocks
A number of property owners sow hollyhock seeds along the roadside in front of their property near their mailboxes. They make an attractive display in the summer.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Roadside Orange Lillies
These lilies grow in profusion along the ditches in the County, They spread from their underground tubers and once established are difficult to get rid of.
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