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Planting a tree pictures — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:27:24 +0000

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By: Teresa O'Connor

Teresa O'Connor — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:39:08 +0000

In reply to Lee Stadler.

Lee: That’s a wonderful tradition of buying trees as gifts for your grandchildren’s births. Who hasn’t felt sheltered lying next to an old majestic tree? Keep on loving trees, and thanks for entering the drawing. Teresa

By: Teresa O'Connor

Teresa O'Connor — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:37:49 +0000

In reply to Jennie Brooks.

Jennie: I just love the story of North Carolina trees in the mountains … especially the one near your grandmother’s terrace. And I used to catch fireflies in jars too! Thanks for sharing, and good luck in the giveaway. Teresa

By: Lee Stadler

Lee Stadler — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:24:26 +0000

Beauty,Breathing,Blessings,Balance,Bio-diversity. How desolate the terrain would look without trees and of course our very existence requires that they be present in the grand scheme of things. We have owned our present home for less than two years and have added several trees to the partially wooded lot. We have bought trees as gifts to commemorate our grandchildren’s births. Even if their parents no longer live at the same home they can always say. That’s my tree. My favorite tree? The Dawn Redwood!

By: Jennie Brooks

Jennie Brooks — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:49:19 +0000

There are so many trees in my life that I cherish the memory of, even if i don’t know the names. One is a small tree beside my Grandmother’s terrace in the mountians of NC. It had one branch out to the side that we could all reach and swing from. beautiful little tree too. the thought reminds me of lunch every day on that terrace, the large row of day liles that separated her yard from her neighbor’s, bird watching (this is where I learned all my birds), berry picking in the circle she lived on, eating sour green apples from Alice’s orchard across the street and catching fireflies in jars to put by our beds at night. And if you’ve ever been to the mountains of NC, there is a certain scent that fills the air, probably from all the trees. Thank you for this contest that caused me to relive these precious moments.

By: Teresa O'Connor

Teresa O'Connor — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:40:10 +0000

In reply to Lydia Habr.

Lydia, Congratulations on your latest addition to your home tree grove! Interesting to read about Ginkgo Biloba being one of the oldest living tree species. Thanks for sharing, and good luck in the giveaway. Teresa

By: Lydia Habr

Lydia Habr — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:45:14 +0000

In reply to Lydia Habr.

oops..realized I was misspelling the tree name..it’s Ginkgo Biloba.

By: Lydia Habr

Lydia Habr — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:36:30 +0000

We just planted a new tree in our back yard. A Ginkho Biloba tree! I can’t wait to see it change color this fall. The Ginkho tree is one of the oldest living tree species in the world, I read up on the tree when we bought it & it has some of the most interesting facts & stories associated with it. This tree will join the over 40 others that are growing on our property already. I love the variety, color and homes to wildlife they provide!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:20:44 +0000

I planted 25 Crape Myrtle trees on July 4th, five years ago. We celebrated the 4th this year under lovely blooming shade. I love trees for more reasons than I can count. The way they look, feel, smell. The fruit, the flowers, the shade. Birds, squirrels, bees, children. They clean my air and refresh my soul.

By: Teresa O'Connor

Teresa O'Connor — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:02:07 +0000

In reply to Lisa S.

Lisa: So glad to spread the news to the New Jersey Tree Foundation! You all should definitely partner with them… Thanks for participating and best of luck in the drawing. Teresa