As the acorn sprouts to open sky
one of many to be planted on the hill.
Some day this one will be added
with a chance to reach towards heaven.
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| Red oak in the makeshift greenhouse |
Last fall we had a good harvest from my sources of acorns of white and red oak. The neighbor's pin oak was not short of it's yield and squirrels had their fill and more. I'm sure I'll find acorns sprouting throughout the yard as a result of their hard labor.
But this is a red oak - and that means it's special. Among the oak
species, the red oak was the one most prized by my father for his
carpentry work and our kitchen table he made was from red oak.
Also, this seedling is a cousin to the Stranded Tree.
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| Red oak seedling a few inches tall |
This year, we continue to experiment in our planting times, fertilizer, etc. to collect additional data for future plantings.
I also have something special planned for this year (if only spring will cooperate) and I hope to reveal it soon.
In the mean time, I'd like to share from a song from David Gray, The Sapling:
Gonna lay down in the grass
And watch that acorn
Split in two
Slowly take root
Linked at Poets and Storytellers United:Weekly Scribblings #13: All The Small Things
I love the David Gray song and the great video accompanying it! Thank you for sharing and wishing you a magnificent garden!
ReplyDeleteI look at "The Sapling" as our unofficial theme song. Thank you, Helen, for your kind thoughts.
DeleteA brave little seedling, saved from the squirrels. Best wishes for its forest to come.
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This should be a productive planting this year. Thank you for your kind thoughts, Jim.
DeleteOh how special I have never seen a red oak Carpenters are amazing making beautiful furniture. There are not many of them anymore
ReplyDeleteI'll share more pictures throughout the year of our progress, Marja. Thank you for stopping by.
DeleteIt takes patience to plant acorns and wait while they grow into oaks. So many poems can be written during the long wait! So many songs can be sung!
ReplyDeleteThat's true, MMT. Weather, rabbits, deer and mistakes while cutting weeds. Once they get past these trials, they might make it still. I like your ideas of songs and poem along with stories to read and write under the shade. Thank you for stopping by.
DeleteBeautiful!!💘 I echo the sentiments above, it takes great patience and strength to plant and appreciate.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sanaa. My biggest regret is that I'll miss what it will look like in 50 years.
DeleteI love that you plant acorns. Thank you. Enjoy your writing and the photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Myrna. You are very kind. I'll have more pictures of our progress.
DeleteLovely! I grew up in temperate Tasmania, and have seen acorns – but oaks (imported) are rare in Australia; and where I live now, in the sub-tropics, non-existent. The red oak sounds amazing. And yes, as Helen said, thank you too for sharing the song and beautiful video.
ReplyDeleteWe're just giving them a chance to grow, Rosemary. The red oaks are one of the showcase trees here at the farm. Thank you for your kind words. Much appreciated.
DeleteThere is a majesty to the oak trees of all varieties. I will never forget a visit to an antebellum plantation home called Oak Alley, which had a long lane lined by ancient oaks. How I wished they could talk!
ReplyDeleteThe history they could tell, yes? Thank you, Beverly. We have several oak varieties planted and some are doing very well.
DeleteWhat a blessing to find oneself blooming in such welcoming soil!
ReplyDeleteOne of many for this year and in the years to come. Thank you, Rommy. Your kind words are appreciated.
DeleteThanks for the song and the hope.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Sara. We hope to plant about 100 of oaks this year. Thanks for stopping by.
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