Back in 2019, I planted a tree in our backyard. Carolyn had wanted some more green color to hide the tangle of miscellaneous trees and bushes that formed the backdrop behind the rail fence at the back of the property. I chose a Leyland Cypress as a fast growing evergreen that would fill that bill and gave it to her on our first anniversary.
She was, could I say, thrilled with the new addition, and gave it a name, CLYDE. Clyde has doubled his height in his two-year residency. He is a worthy anniversary present.
When Bruce and Carolyn built their new home back in 1971, this area of the property was filled with pines planted by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) back in the Depression era. These softwoods were replaced with grass later on.
But, in this expanse of green grass, Clyde was a bit lonely. True, there was a Black Walnut that had survived the "pine tree era" and a maple that my wife had planted earlier in this century, but that was it for this section of the acreage.
So, as a good husband always does, I kept my ears open for a hint, another gift that my lady would enjoy.
Enter George. a 6 foot ginkgo, a tree that will give my bride a colorful reminder of our marriage.
After all, what says love like a husband-dug planting hole, nourishing soil, water and a grand yellow tree to enjoy each Fall.
Plus Clyde gets a friend.
