I purchased a Christmas tree recently. That, in and of itself, isn’t particularly novel but I’ve decided to start a new tradition.
When we lived in Silverdale, WA in the mid-1980’s, we went through a phase of getting live Christmas trees, in a large bucket, and planting them outside after the holidays. Over the years we had 4 or 5 reasonably sized evergreens beside the house.
One of my goals for the property is to plant and sustain a number of trees (i.e. The Bumpa Memorial Orchard) and while I was in Menard’s this morning (getting a 1&1/8″ auger bit) I stumbled across this:
It’s labelled as “My Surprise Tree” by “Santa & Friends” and contains a miniature evergreen, some tiny LED lights and decorations.
So my plans are to every Christmas get a live evergreen tree/bush and to plant it outside after the holidays. This is year one.
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I would suggest getting a few to ensure they have a chance to thrive in the harsh winter unlike the northwest where everything grew green. Great start to a neat tradition.
Awesome idea!
You’ll have to learn how to make edible ornaments to put on them each year, so the birds, etc. can enjoy them also. But probably have to cage them in the first couple of years, though.
I love this idea…..but I want you to buy one for me and plant it as well.
Good start!!!! you have been making great progress. Are you planning to ice skate on your pond!! How about planting different size trees like Dad had the snowmen or snow people on the garage door on Wells.