My Replacement

In 2013, we had to have a 97' White Pine taken down from the front yard.  Unfortunately it was infested with some type of borer and would only get worse with time.  When it was removed, I told the Pres I wanted to plant a replacement but he never bought into the idea, telling me "We have enough trees around here."

Well, two years later I noticed that  there was an itty bitty tree emerging from the ground near the remaining stump and no, I did not plant it!   Mother Nature must have felt my sadness and gave me a replacement.  When I pointed it out to the Pres, he said, "Yeah, I saw it.  Look like you're getting your tree back."

The little guy is now about 7', as height runs in the family.  Eastern White Pines grow rate is between 2'-3' a year.  By the way, the stump in the background (which is about 5' in diameter) is what remains of the original.

Yes, today I am thankful for everything and everyone around me...every living thing that has come and gone over my life.

seeing, saying, and sharing...

My Replacement

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