The tree that has been chosen for
this series is a very special tree here in the Gardens at Waters East.
Very special indeed. It may
be a common tree throughout much of North America, but it is a special tree
here in these gardens located along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Twelve years ago this month (March 6, 2002) a small beanlike seed
from the Honey Locust – Gleditsia triacanthos, was planted in a pot in
the sunroom of the home on this property.
In June of that year it was moved outside into the gardens. From that small seed, there now stands
a tree more than 20 feet tall. It
has matured. In fact, this past
summer was the first time it produced seedpods. I feel like a proud papa! I have watched this tree grow from that small seed a dozen
years ago, into a good size tree that now protects and shades the Hosta
Garden, one of thirteen garden rooms in the gardens here along the
shore. I often sit in the shade
myself at the edge of another garden room, the Bog Garden sotme twenty
feet away taking in the sights and smells of the many flowers growing where the
Locus lives. The small seed
planted years ago has now become an adult.
Over the coming months I hope you
can enjoy and admire what my “baby” has become. From a small seed of years ago to the structural element
that now dominates the southern edge of the Gardens at Waters East.
It stands tall and proud, a great addition to the gardens. I will be posting monthly the life of
this tree and the friends that gather around it, and the friends that call it
home today.
The photos posted today all were
taken in the last twenty-four hours.
This was done to give an immediate base to all photos that will be
posted monthly over the present year of 2014. This is the first in a series titled - - The Tree, which will follow the life of
my special tree!
If you wish to look at
other blogs from around the world which are doing similar monthly tree
postings. click on: http://looseandleafy.blogspot.co.uk/
NOTE: Since this Blog is meant to be an
accurate journal of the gardens;
no photos are
“staged”, “arranged”, or ”photo-shopped” in anyway.
What is posted
– is what it here. It is what it
is.
It's a beautiful tree - dramatic in the snow - an movingly introduced. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis should be an interesting series. That tree is very special,since you grew it from seed.
ReplyDeleteYour honey locus has grown into a beautiful tree. Looking forward to learning more about it and seeing it progress this year.
ReplyDeleteLovely shape to your tree, and very special to have grown it from seed. Astounding that in such a comparatively short time it has matured to being a "proper" tree. I look forward to getting to know it through the year.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed how quickly your tree has grown. How lovely to choose a tree you have grown yourself from seed. It makes it very special.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others--that is a beautiful tree and especially touching that it was grown from seed. We have Honey Locusts in our front yard--grand trees that provide filtered shade to the plants underneath. And one of the nicest things is that the leaves are so small, they provide ready mulch that can be simply mowed into the lawn. In your location, I'm imagining they provide wonderful mulch for your Hostas!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great feeling to see a tree grow from seed, to become a strong feature in the landscape. Very much looking forward to ongoing updates!
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