--Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) German medical Missionary, Theologian, Musician and Philosopher. 1952 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient.
Okay, so I like to think I'm a fairly observant person. I walk my dog on the trails in the woods surrounding my house morning, noon and night. It's probably a safe bet that I walk around my property more in a month than most people do in a year. After living here six years (and owning a well-used macro lens, I might add) I thought I had explored and discovered all there was on my 2+ acres of Appalachia. I was astonished today when I realized I have numerous bubby bushes in my woods. Now I know this isn't earth shattering news to anyone, but it made me smile today to realize that the place I know so well still holds secrets.
This bush has many names: Sweet Shrub, Sweet Betsy, Carolina Allspice, but most commonly around this area I hear it called Bubby Bush. It is known for its fragrant blossoms which smell like a mix of cinnamon, strawberry, and allspice.
Go out. Explore. Rekindle. :)
Upon moving to this area 33+ years ago, my elderly neighbor related to me; 'This is called a bubby bush, and before perfume we females would put the blooms in our upper-undergarments so when the bloom warmed we would smell sweet, hence the name bubby.' She is no longer on this earth and I miss her friendship, local history and information very much.
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