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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Jackson's Garden

On the grounds of Union College, not far from the Nott Memorial, one can find Jackson's Garden. Jackson's Garden is 8 acres of paths, plantings and trees that roughly follows along Hans Groot's Kill.

The Kill (local lore is that kill is the Dutch word for creek.) is a slow moving, quiet piece of water. I hope this photo captures some of the peacefulness of the place.

If you visit the Garden in the summer, be prepared for the mosquitoes. With all the water and shade, it's a perfect place for them.

2 comments:

  1. Hi, Buck--

    Webster's agrees with local lore:

    Main Entry:
    kill
    Function:
    noun
    Usage:
    often capitalized
    Etymology:
    Dutch kil
    Date:
    1669

    : channel, creek —used chiefly in place names in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York.

    Lovely photo!

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  2. scary ghost there...

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