Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: western hemlock
How long does a Snag Keep Standing?
Not long enough, though I should have seen the signs. It was eight years ago when Bob called out an arborist to take down our dying Hemlock. Instead, he convinced us to keep it standing for the sake of birds and other wildlife. According… Continue Reading “How long does a Snag Keep Standing?”
Which Tree? Why the Douglas-Fir, of course!
It should be Washington State’s Tree, but apparently Oregon has that distinction. (Washington’s is the Western Hemlock.) But the Doug-Fir is the tree I see the most, or perhaps the one I recognize most easily on the trail. Tall, dark and handsome with thick… Continue Reading “Which Tree? Why the Douglas-Fir, of course!”
These are a Few of My Favorite Trees
I love trees – all kinds of trees – so I thought I’d share a few of my favorites with you. I’ll start with one closest to home – in the park at the end of my street. I don’t know what kind… Continue Reading “These are a Few of My Favorite Trees”
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