Our Miracle Tree
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I love trees. I have 37 trees on my half acre lot in Wheaton and I planted 35 of them over the years.
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October 26, 2018
I love trees. I have 37 trees on my half acre lot in Wheaton and I planted 35 of them over the years.
It was six years ago and my once healthy backyard ash tree had succumbed to the dreaded ash borer disease.
This is a simple story, as I understand it from my late father, who passed last year (2017).
When I moved to the Glen Ellyn area over 40 years ago, my husband and I were delighted to discover the Morton Arboretum. It was nearby and a great place for hiking.
Trees root us to mother earth. The tall sturdy trunk serves as a backbone to fulfill balance and strength. I planted a Red Bud tree in my yard.
My grandmother passed away in 1991. As part of her will, she left $100 to each of her grandchildren. I used my $100 to buy a Pin Oak sapling from Wannamakers in Downers Grove, IL.
When we bought our house in January 1982, the beech was fairly empty of leaves, covered in snow, and standing at about 20 feet tall and about 10 feet in diameter.
My first trip to the Children's Garden in 2005 with grandson Adam, five years old was a delight. As we entered this amazing garden we were given a plastic bag that contained a tiny blue s
Years ago, before I knew that Bradford pear trees were not long lasting, I planted one in my front yard.
