This evening while having a conversation with my neighbor I noticed a red haired boy walking down the street holding something I could not make out. I said to my neighbor " Who is that red haired kid and what does he have in his hand."
It was my kid. He went to off alone into nature and came back a man.
Well, this 10 year old man was carrying a juniper plant by the branches (ouch!) like he had hunted and killed it for the tribe. He knew I was going to be so excited. A plant. He says "Found this in the pond." It's root ball was exposed but still in the shape of the pot from which it was loosened. My neighbor commented that someone probably just tossed it out. Most people do not take in the plants I do. This one must of over wintered in the pot. The owners thought it looked like crap and threw it back into the pond like a disfigured fish.
Fish. Well that is what it smells like. You can see in the photos that it is covered in sludge. I did not mind working the compost in around it with my hands but the slime I could not touch.
We gave it a great home in full sun. It will grow fast and be happy there. I know it. Welcome home. Juniperus communis.
Love it! Hunting and killing for the tribe! Renee
ReplyDeleteI had to make a new play list..the first song is for the tree. I had enough of danger...people on the streets...I'm looking out for angels just trying to find some peace.
ReplyDeleteI love to sing this song. It is something I need to just be proud of and admit to others. I saw the George Michael Faith tour, with my cousin. I added some Beatles with you in mind. Not yoga Beatles though. Two other great sing a longs. She Came in Through the Bathroom WIndow and Matchbox.