When was the last time you planted a tree?...
By aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
Philippines
April 10, 2008 1:19am CST
I remember the last time i went to a tree planting activity was like two years ago... i was not satisfied with it because it was organized just for the sake of having an activity... there was no follow up... and the seedlings did not grow into a full tree... but died...
The last successful tree planting was 6 yers ago when my girl scout troop went to the mountain side and planted some coconut trees for the indegious minorities... it was quite successful... and the people there are still reaping the fruits of those trees...
Right now... i long to have a home of my own with a backyard big enough for me to plant a tree or two... i wish this will happen sooner...
How about you?... when was the last time you planted a tree?... did it grow into a full tree... or do you have to plant another one?...
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11 responses
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
10 Apr 08
2 years ago.
we had one side of the yard where trees would not grow,and i wanted some shade over there.
determined,i planted 25 maple saplings,and finally,about 10 of them took.
they are now growing into nice trees :)
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
10 Apr 08
25? How big is this yard?
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
10 Apr 08
between three quarters to 1 acre.it has plenty of room.the other side has a few mature ones already that drop off new saplings every year.i have to watch them or the maples would take over that side of the yard LOL
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
11 Apr 08
You are one determine woman... congratulations of finally having those growing trees in your yard... you sure have a big one... i wish i can have a property that big... so that i can plant a lot of fruit bearing... and even none fruit bearing trees... thanks for the response...
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@MinamiKesh (527)
• Philippines
11 Apr 08
well..i remember it very well it was 12 years ago...it was in our primary school year as part of greening the environment ..it was a mahogany tree planted along the roadside and when i visited it last year im so happy that it grow up firm and add shelter on the roadside...i felt so happy ..
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
11 Apr 08
That is so nice... that tree is one of your achievements... if not the best one... nothing can top that... after 12 years i am sure a lot of people are benefiting from the mahogany tree that you planted... thanks for the response... welcome to mylot... and i hope you enjoy your stay here...
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
10 Apr 08
I planted 2 apple trees 2 years ago. I had a decent amount of apples from one the first fall. Last year I had about 100 total apples from both trees. So this year I am hoping for a lot more apples. I have donated to the Arbor Foundation for tree planting. My dad planted over 100 fruit and pine trees on his farm 10 years ago as well.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
11 Apr 08
They are just starting to get buds is why. It's April and we still get freezing temps and snow so trees look this way right now here in Minnesota.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@highflyingxangel (9225)
• United States
21 May 08
The last time I planted a tree was when I was a kid. We'd get trees every year from the Arbor Day Foundation, enough trees for each child to take one home to plant. We planted those trees everytime I got one. Several of the pine trees we have lining our fence came from the trees I got from school. I can't believe they lasted so well and actually grew. We had more trees awhile ago to plant but I'm not sure what happened to them.
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
21 May 08
That is such a good thing... the Arbor Day Foundation giving seedling for kids to plant... and you did such a good job in planting them since they are still alive and growing in your property... i hope more foundation will do that... promotes love for the environment among the young ones... thanks for the response...
@terilee79720 (3621)
• United States
10 Apr 08
We just this week planted a Red Delicious Apple Tree. That makes 16 trees in our yard, most of them produce some king of fruit.
I have jokingly said, "When I get old I'm going to pick the fruit, put it in baskets and sit on the curb selling fruit".
I've sold apricots, peaches and pecans each year for the past three years. I hope to have apples for sale next year. LOL
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
11 Apr 08
That is so cute... sitting on the curb... selling fruits... i thought that only happens in movies... i could just picture you now... in a few years time... the
Apple tree that you planted will not only give you delicous fruits... but shade and oxygen as well... thanks for the response...
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
10 Apr 08
Whenever an avocado seed sprouts I plant it but as we only stay 6 months in one place and then move I cannot keep such a tree. Usually a neighbor is happy to take a nice one, though. So I grow edible houseplants--things that grow fast and leaf out and then we eat them and start over again when we "move."
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
11 Apr 08
I remember those edible plants of your... especially the ginger... these small plants are the best that you can do... considering your lifestyle... i am just glad that you still take time to let a seedling grow... i hope your neighbor took care of them... an avocado tree is very useful... thanks for the response...
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@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
13 Apr 08
That is a very good question. Many years ago I would be involved in tree planting actions, usually with a class of students. One of the places we planted hundreds of trees was along the side of the expressway. They are all natives, & I would think they have a 50% survival rate.
Anyway, back to me. It would be a few years since I planted a tree. The last time would have been at Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island where I planted 5 trees in my back yard. I mostly planted drooping sheoaks, as the black cockatoo needs them for food.
@owstalaga (4707)
• Philippines
20 Apr 08
uhm... it's just too bad... the last time i planted a tree was way back in highschool... Haaaay. i guess it is a tall tree now...
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@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
10 Apr 08
Never in my life have I planted a tree or anything else for that matter. My thumb isn't green...:(
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
11 Apr 08
You are the same with my mother... every time she plants something... it will just die... or if my father will ask her to take care of his plants... these will eventually die in the future... so she leaves the garden alone... thanks for the response...
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@mickeydavis (335)
• Singapore
11 Apr 08
Wow, that was when I was in college year 2001. I really want to do tree planting activity and not just for the sake of having an activity but being with friends doing those type of things, will be more exciting. I wish I can do that again but for now, here in Singapore, I don't think they are organizing such an activity as the country (city) is too small for having so many trees. Haha.
Keep posting,
Mickey
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
11 Apr 08
I agree... Singapore is too small and too crowded to have a forest... but they can still set aside an area like a park where trees can grow... and visitors can enjoy them... i think there is such a place... i just forgot the name... thanks for the response...
