Have you hugged a big tree today?

We often spend so much time fussing over our house plants or flower beds that it is easy to forget our old friends the trees.  Yes, we make sure they get enough water and prune them every so often, but when was the last time you sought out an old gnarled up giant and rested under the shade of its branches with a good book?

AmericanForests.org has created a National Register of Big Trees for you to peruse and enjoy if you don't have any big trees on your property.  If you do have a big tree on your property, you may also nominate your tree for the registry.  Just measure your tree, making certain to follow their guidelines, fill out the form, attach a photo, and submit.  Who knows?  Maybe your old friend will become the next National Champion!

Lebanon Cedar - Tree of God

 If you don't have a big tree, but would like to have one (or two...or four), this is a great time to take advantage of our late Summer Blowout Sale.  Buy three items in any one category (for example tree, perennial, annual, or shrub) and get the 4th item from that same category for free.  You could get four Ogon Dawn Metasequoias (or Lebanon Cedars) for the price of three and start growing your own giant tree grove today!