Conservation - water, soil, improving air quality, wildlife habitat
Shade - would you rather relax with a favorite beverage in the blinding sun or in the shade of a sugar maple?
For fun and profit - it may take 80 years but that straight walnut log is worth a little money
We added another reason: Legacy Trees.
Some might call them Memorial Trees but these are planted to honor those who are important to us, such as family, friends, and one planted for a group of people. All of them have an important impact on the farm and each tree is a reminder - a part of the legacy we hope to build.
We've even planted a few for other people who don't have the land to grow a maple, oak, or even a non-native species.
If you don't have the room for a tree, we can plant one for you. Contact me for details.
We have two Catalpa trees that were planted from seed collected from our neighbors who sadly passed away before they had a chance to watch them grow. Late Spring flowers are a reminder that they're still with us in spirit and seeds were given to their children to plant their own memorial.
Shade is the greatest gift. Sign me up for all the shade.
ReplyDeleteWe have plenty of shade... (in the summer at least.) You need to come on down sometime
DeleteCatalpas are beautiful when they bloom, and they are a tough tree. They should be more popular for landscaping.
ReplyDeleteWe gave a tour today and someone said, "Oh, you have catalpas!" From these two, we're hoping for more.
DeleteI learned that they were once used for fence posts but these two are going to be reserved for seed.