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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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 Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 05:20:58 AM
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It's Arbor Day here in Illinois. I know that different states "celebrate" it on different days. http://www.arborday.org/arborday/index.cfm
After our soccer games today I think I'll take our girls out to the woods for a hike. We've been doing a mini study of tree's here at home. I may make up a tree scavenger hunt for them to do - based on bark since. Not many trees have leaves yet. 
We have a few tree's that have sprung up in our yard that I'd like to move. Those little maples just spring up everywhere here. Once upon a time previous owners had mulberry trees planted around the property - those trees come up like weeds. I wonder if I can keep one pruned to a small size.... and if it will bear fruit?
Anyone else doing something for Arbor Day?
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The kiss of the sun for pardon,
The song of the birds for mirth,--
One is nearer God's heart in a garden
Than anywhere else on earth.
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 10:52:57 AM
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I love Arbor Day - I think today, since we planted so many trees around Earth Day, I'll just give a silent appreciation for all of the lovely trees that are on our farm. They are wonderful.
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2007 : 1:19:01 PM
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We went out and planted a little tiny blue spruce. I've been doing this since I was a kid. When I was in elementary school we brought home a seedling to plant-the tree is pretty big now!!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2007 : 2:27:44 PM
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I love Arbor Day, but can't plant any trees in my yard this year since I only rent. However as I as mowing the wild patch of grass that is my back yard- I found a volunteer tree! It had been hiding out in the 3 foot tall grass hoping to survive! I carefully mowed around it and I am going to baby it all summer long. I want that tree to thrive!
I think I am going to try and plant some trees on public forested land this year, but that might have to wait until it gets a bit warmer though.
Alee
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