House Consumed by tmathise

Photography • Historical • posted on Mar 03, 2006

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Description

This abandoned home - located in the rural community of Hickory, in Nash County, North Carolina - has been reclaimed by a new occupant, kudzu (Pueraria Montana var. Lobata). Kudzu was first brought into the United States in 1876, for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, where it was promoted as both a forage crop and an ornamental plant. Its flowers bloom in late summer, during which the plant has a pleasant fragrance and appearance. From 1935 to about 1952, farmers in the south were encouraged to plant kudzu to reduce soil erosion. It was introduced to North Carolina by Franklin D. Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps, and was planted widely throughout the State over many years. However, by 1953 - the U.S. Department of Agriculture recognized kudzu as a pest weed, and it was removed from the Department's list of permissible cover plants Left uncontrolled it will eventually grow over almost any fixed object in its proximity including other vegetation, as in the case of this abandoned home. Kudzu, over a period of several years will kill trees and undergrowth flora by blocking the sun's light. Thank you for looking, especially to those of you who take the extra moment to provide your comments/rankings on my work. I appreciate you immeasurably! Have a most wonderful Friday!

Comments (19)

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DELMUR

6:23AM | Fri, 03 March 2006

as you know ,love the old houses!

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Svarg

6:30AM | Fri, 03 March 2006

I've seen Kudzu that looked like a blanket over the top of a forest. The forest, by then, was of course dead. It was a strange sight. This house has lots of company in being overtaken by the weed. Great capture and informative remarks! Good job!!

ERMITA

6:34AM | Fri, 03 March 2006

What a devil!! But there are some plants that way, we some here, not that one (I'm not sure). Another superb photo!!

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Richardphotos

6:38AM | Fri, 03 March 2006

I seen this stuff in Mississipi and had everything in its path all the way to the top of power poles. Ivy unchecked has the same result almost. I went into houses in a wealthy neighborhood and found ivy growing through the wall and was actually under the peoples bed and they never knew it. brillant capture Troy

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goshtac

6:54AM | Fri, 03 March 2006

Being another fan of old houses, this image was quite the shock as I had heard of Kudzu and how bad it can get. Like they say, a picture is worth a 1000 words - and your great capture says it all about this pest.. Look forward to checking out your other work..

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Zacko

7:10AM | Fri, 03 March 2006

I want that to be my winter home....put in an offer for me will ya? Beautiful abandonded (spellcheck the tired swede) place. Excellent capture Troy. Enjoy your weekend. #:O)

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NekhbetSun

7:31AM | Fri, 03 March 2006

The meek won't inherit the earth, kudzu will! :o) Luckily here in Jax we don't have to put up with this nuisance...but what a neato find..one could really read a lot into this shot....thanks for the info too S

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girsempa

7:45AM | Fri, 03 March 2006

It's amazing how quick houses can be totally destroyed. In a few months it can be all over and done. I've seen it happen several times (with other vegetation and wind and rain) and it has always fascinated me. Very striking image! Thanks also for the research and interesting information!

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jcv2

7:52AM | Fri, 03 March 2006

Great find of this house almost taken back by nature! Love to see how it gradually gets covered until it will be hidden entirely! Gorgeous work! :)

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mommavelvet9999

8:32AM | Fri, 03 March 2006

Fantastic capture of this nasty stuff! Although it's dead! I go through our yard & burn the stuff so it doesn't take over. I hate it!!!! Definitely another one of our countries mistakes! lol.

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nathalie06

12:31PM | Fri, 03 March 2006

You've made a fantastic serie of these old house Troy ! This one has a charm incredible with the vegetation arround. You imagine that you are maybe the last person to have think and shot all of them ? Terribly sad and so important to remember each of them and their history ! Superb done ! Have a great week-end. Hugs. V

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miladyblu

1:09PM | Fri, 03 March 2006

Hello!!Superb capture!Another your masterpiece!!I love very much this old house between the wild nature! This place between the nature transmits a feeling of calm and of peace!Fantastic colors and light!!Excellent job my dearest friend Troy!!Really well done!V!!Thank you for all my dearest Troy!!I wish you a serene evening!A big kiss and a big hug!

soulofharmony

1:34PM | Fri, 03 March 2006

Troy you have a wonderful way of seeing nature.. and this is no exception so beautiful..!!!!!

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Nath06

3:39PM | Fri, 03 March 2006

Splendid old house!!! It's beautiful... Bravo :)

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Lledeline

3:40PM | Fri, 03 March 2006

Great serie

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kimariehere

5:19PM | Fri, 03 March 2006

wOW like sleeping beautys castle only on a smaller scale !!...AWESOMe find! really cool shot!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

8:52AM | Sat, 04 March 2006

How interesting... a pest indeed ! Remarkable the vista of that house covered by it. Very well done !

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redchilicat

5:09PM | Sat, 04 March 2006

That darned Kudzu is overtaking everything on my property... really need to take the time to do something about it. Anyway back to the photo :-) Beautiful shot, love the lighting in this one.

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