tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post1179613296695618898..comments2024-03-06T22:56:55.030-06:00Comments on A Gathering Place: ~AND THE TREE CAME A TUMBLIN' DOWN~Rebecca Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14662129266792835433noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-2631862879854128402011-03-18T15:45:15.825-05:002011-03-18T15:45:15.825-05:00Our neighbor has a dogwood. I love that tree. The ...Our neighbor has a dogwood. I love that tree. The house has had many people come and go since my mom and dad bought this houme when I was 6 . And I hope every year when the dogwood is blooming that our new neighbor will never cut it down. It is right next to our driveway so we can sit on our porch and look at it . I do love dogwoods.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078744172786664046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-65802360311068475342011-03-16T04:59:04.710-05:002011-03-16T04:59:04.710-05:00Sometimes you have to do what you have to do, to p...Sometimes you have to do what you have to do, to preserve healthy trees.<br />Why not see what small native trees grow in your area or consider an ornamental flowering fruit tree?<br />I don't know what gardening zone you're in to be of more help.dedicated exchange serverhttp://www.apps4rent.com/dedicated-exchange-hosting-managed-plans.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-1737412233763051602011-03-14T14:03:02.171-05:002011-03-14T14:03:02.171-05:00Rebecca, I'm so sad to read about your tree. ...Rebecca, I'm so sad to read about your tree. My hubbin and I live in my childhood home. It sits on a wooded acre of land...mostly old-growth maple, with some oak, beech and hickory...in addition to tulip and sweet gum that my parents planted. I love these old trees...and whenever one is lost, I feel as though I've lost a friend...so many memories under the branches. <br /><br />We've planted quite a few Redbuds on our property...they grow easily here in Indiana and they're a great understory tree...although they require quite a bit of pruning to keep them tidy, and they tend to drop twigs...worth the trouble for the lovely Spring color (which looks awesome with creeping phlox). <br /><br />However, I absolutely LOVE my pink flowering Dogwood. It's also a natural understory tree...slow growing, requires very little pruning, has GORGEOUS fluffy pink and long-lasting blooms in the Spring and red foliage in the Fall. It's not a big tree, but it sure packs a punch!<br /><br />Kathy (KatyDidStitches)Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11270666047649960535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-77828599098207097632011-03-14T00:00:53.189-05:002011-03-14T00:00:53.189-05:00Dearest Rebecca,
Oh, how many trees has Pieter cu...Dearest Rebecca,<br /><br />Oh, how many trees has Pieter cut off our property. You are right; owning your home & garden comes with a lot of maintenance. But it is a joy for living like that and having something you can call your own. Growing trees, shrubs, plants, roses... whatever it is a JOY.<br /><br />Lots of love,<br /><br />MarietteMariettehttp://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-82763848241025426682011-03-13T21:00:30.713-05:002011-03-13T21:00:30.713-05:00So sad to have to cut it down, but oh so wise. Yo...So sad to have to cut it down, but oh so wise. You're right, a lot of work comes with maintaining but if you don't do it, you have problems. That's partly what's wrong with our home. It hasn't had much maintanous over the past years and suddenly we find ourselves fixing one thing after another after moving into it. How wonderful that you are planting another with beautiful colors!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390800085540275327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-26527159935558315732011-03-13T20:44:16.637-05:002011-03-13T20:44:16.637-05:00We have replaced weather damaged trees with redbud...We have replaced weather damaged trees with redbuds and they are so lovely!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550184064026362510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-70639636933001218322011-03-13T20:38:28.392-05:002011-03-13T20:38:28.392-05:00Rebecca, I would love nothing more than to meet in...Rebecca, I would love nothing more than to meet in person. Flagstaff is a couple hours from me, not very close. It's up in the mountains and beautiful. You didn't mention when you would be here, just next month. I will be in Puerto Viarta from the 2nd to the 13th. When are you coming to AZ? Char<br />email, cpeterson72@q.comCharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288010852616701624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-75523006031600394932011-03-13T20:38:08.583-05:002011-03-13T20:38:08.583-05:00Hi Rebecca
Sometimes you have to do what you have ...Hi Rebecca<br />Sometimes you have to do what you have to do, to preserve healthy trees.<br />Why not see what small native trees grow in your area or consider an ornamental flowering fruit tree?<br />I don't know what gardening zone you're in to be of more help.<br />JudithJudith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-4241508744605855322011-03-13T20:35:12.582-05:002011-03-13T20:35:12.582-05:00I hate taking trees down..even when you know it mu...I hate taking trees down..even when you know it must be done. It just kind of gives me a "clutch" to see it laying dead and on the ground...cut up for firewood..or hauled away. I hope you find a beautiful replacement. xxoo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-2177013156420129492011-03-13T20:21:12.973-05:002011-03-13T20:21:12.973-05:00I guess trees also have an expiration date! That ...I guess trees also have an expiration date! That man of your's can do just about anything!<br /><br />CarolThe Polka Dot Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509900941899875184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-7044417276112992252011-03-13T18:59:43.420-05:002011-03-13T18:59:43.420-05:00Hi Rebecca, it is indeed a very sad day in the lif...Hi Rebecca, it is indeed a very sad day in the life of a tree.<br />Sometimes life just tells us what needs to be done and do it we must.<br />I love the J. Maple, we had one when we lived in WA. It gorgeous in the fall with all it's vibrant colors. <br />I have never lived in your region thus I really can't say. I know that you will choose something that is beautiful and just right for your lovely home and yard.<br /><br />We in the desert, do not observe daylight savings. Half the year we are the same a CA and the other half we are on mountain time. Everyone but us changes and we go along for the ride!! CharCharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288010852616701624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-31384776077903645762011-03-13T18:09:45.515-05:002011-03-13T18:09:45.515-05:00Rebecca, can he knit too! I swear that man can do...Rebecca, can he knit too! I swear that man can do anything! Hope you find the perfect tree to replace that one! I love trees!<br /><br />I changed our clocks last night before I went to bed:) It seems to help me a little!<br /><br />Have a blessed evening! HUGS!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-14508534057066659352011-03-13T18:07:48.628-05:002011-03-13T18:07:48.628-05:00Bartlett pear trees are nice trees. They are medi...Bartlett pear trees are nice trees. They are medium sized trees. In the spring they have lovely white blooms and the leaves are a light green. We had one in our backyard in North Texas and it did very well.Sherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-91956134853329059802011-03-13T17:52:36.749-05:002011-03-13T17:52:36.749-05:00Hi Rebecca, Wow what a job taking down that giant ...Hi Rebecca, Wow what a job taking down that giant tree. I know it is sad. One year the ice storm took several of my favorite trees. One my Dad had bought me when we first moved here, an olive tree, was ruined it was so hard to see it go. I am very partial to Redbud trees as a replacement. They don't get very wide or tall and they bloom every spring.<br /><br />Yes, I want to get together and have lunch as soon as we can all do it. Hugs<br />GingerGingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08225999576749239218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-85303939247851325062011-03-13T17:44:28.101-05:002011-03-13T17:44:28.101-05:00Just like you, when we had to remove a tree, we pl...Just like you, when we had to remove a tree, we planted another. I hope you find just the right colorful smallish tree to replace it. Sweet gums are popular here, for orange and pink and yellow fall leaves.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-48518988497855404032011-03-13T17:36:26.652-05:002011-03-13T17:36:26.652-05:00Isn't sad to take down an old tree? We had to...Isn't sad to take down an old tree? We had to remove two beautiful California Ash trees last year that were constantly growing into the electrical lines. We've planted three in their place that will allow for the lines to go unimpeded. I have a Japanese maple in the front. They are beautiful but very slow growers...Lemon Lane Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528274847678520168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-55824355884032688152011-03-13T17:15:29.913-05:002011-03-13T17:15:29.913-05:00Hello Rebecca... I am so happy to hear you are re...Hello Rebecca... I am so happy to hear you are replacing the tree that had to come down... I am always sad to see a tree go... perhaps a beautiful flowering pear tree in it's place?... xoxo Julie MarieJulie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351116606101921159noreply@blogger.com