If you go down to the woods today...

[azziria]

In December 1994, DH and I helped to plant a wood, down by the old railway. On a freezing day in horizontal sleet we stuck 12" bare sticks with a few roots into the mud. They looked unpromising, to say the least.

The following summer was very dry, and we feared the worse. But in retrospect it was a blessing in disguise - the little trees didn't put on much growth that summer, but their roots went deep in search of water, and that's made them strong.

Now most of the trees are twice or even three times my height - even the slow-growing oaks are half my height above me already. The place is alive with warblers and other birds. Muntjac deer live there.

It's a place of beauty, and walking through it fills me with a feeling of having done something good :-)

Comments

[shyaway.livejournal.com]

That's so beautiful! What a wonderful thing to be a part of...

[sennenko.livejournal.com]

Incredible! And lovely shots, too. You have a good camera.

I love the flowers especially, but the dandelions took my breath away, as I have a incredible love for them. <3 <3 <3

[claidheamhmor]

It all looks so lovely!

[eleyia.livejournal.com]

How pretty. I love woods. It's amazing what trees can do with 10 or so years.

[aguynamedrick.livejournal.com]

It looks like a wonderful place for a hike.

I'm glad the trees you planted are doing well. You feel good after a day's work, but it's a thrill to see the results of that work.

[nonniemous.livejournal.com]

Planting trees is so much fun--not. *g* But the results are worth it. Lovely, lovely place, and I, too, am especially fond of the dandelions. Thanks for sharing!

[pinkdormouse.livejournal.com]

Lovely pics there. Bravo for all your hard work.