Interesting Jeppe History - Did you Know? - In 1937 Special Trees were planted at Jeppe Boys?

 Have you ever noticed the plaque at the base of this tree?

Two trees were planted in 1937 to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI

I did some digging😁

What kind of tree is it?

London Plane Tree

http://gardenboy.co.za/plants/plants_view.php?plant_id=276

These trees were planted as a seedling and is about 85 years old.  Unfortunately it might already be infected by the Polyphagous Shot Borer Beetle (PSHB).

Please click on the link below to read more about the impact of the Polyphagous Shot Borer Beetle on the trees of Kensington (Presentation by Fleur Honeywill)

https://krra.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Polyphagous-Shot-Borer-Beetle-PHSB.pdf

Flora and Fauna of the Folly - 18 January 2021

Flora and Fauna of the Folly 18 January 2021

Waiting for rain, no treasures today!  Thought that I would share some of the scenery of the Folly.

                                            Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Dandelions are considered as weeds by many but they have a million uses.  The roots can be used to make coffee, much like chicory.  The leaves can also be eaten in salads.

 Dandelion and honey bee on Collard's Folly

Blue crane (Grus paradisea)

As you know the blue crane is South Africa's national bird and it is also known at the Stanley crane.

'Blue Cranes have declined in numbers due to habitat loss (urbanisation and human population growth), poisoning and power-line collisions. The population appears to be stable, but is still listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.

There are only about 25 000 Blue Cranes left in the world, about half of which can be found in the Cape Overberg. All populations of Blue Crane require ongoing and thorough monitoring, as well as the implementation of appropriate management strategies in farming areas.'

https://www.sanbi.org/animal-of-the-week/blue-crane/

I told Bryan Hillock once that I saw a blue crane down at the hockey astro.  He said, 'I saw a yellow crane busy with construction in Jeppestown.'..........😁

 

                                                     A blue crane on the hockey astro shade netting

                                 

                                                     A view of Collard's Folly with a blue crane and dandelion

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                                                     Another view of the Folly where I find my treasures