953 nut 59,576 #1 Posted May 19 Plant Something Day is a holiday that is celebrated in the United States every year on May 19. It encourages people to take a few minutes to plant something around them. It could be a flower, a tree, or an indoor plant. Any plant that grows would suffice. During the holiday, local businesses like nurseries and landscapers usually host community events to plant in public spaces together. People can plant at home, in schools, in parks, and in other community gardens. The planting initiates help to protect the environment and enhance the beauty of public spaces. 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,202 #2 Posted May 19 2 hours ago, 953 nut said: Plant Something Day is a holiday that is celebrated in the United States every year on May 19. It encourages people to take a few minutes to plant something around them. It could be a flower, a tree, or an indoor plant. Any plant that grows would suffice. During the holiday, local businesses like nurseries and landscapers usually host community events to plant in public spaces together. People can plant at home, in schools, in parks, and in other community gardens. The planting initiates help to protect the environment and enhance the beauty of public spaces. Does a couple more of the wifes damn plants count 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,173 #3 Posted May 19 3 hours ago, clueless said: Does a couple more of the wifes damn plants count Yes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,173 #4 Posted May 19 Some years we purchase new tree seedlings from the National Arbor Day Society. Gives us a little variety in our yard and comparison to the standard locals that we've had for years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,144 #5 Posted May 19 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Some years we purchase new tree seedlings from the National Arbor Day Society. Gives us a little variety in our yard and comparison to the standard locals that we've had for years. That's a nice thing to do for the charity. Your next of kin will appreciate the trees. At my age, that's how it is. I have trees I planted 25+ years ago and now I'm finally starting to see their beauty. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,576 #6 Posted May 19 We live in the forest, trees all around us so planting any more is left to nature. Several years ago I spotted this black walnut seedling emerging from beneath a rock. I suppose a squirrel or other critter hid the nut under the rock and never returned for it. It is now a good size tree providing shade for my woodwork shop. I gave up gardening a few years ago, we have so many deer coming around that I hardly ever harvested anything. Being about 400 feet from the house it was more of a wildlife buffet than a garden. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,144 #7 Posted May 19 The Blue Jays plant Beech trees here. I've got a couple growing strong where there have been no Beech trees before. I'm leaving them, as they are a great food source for birds, squirrels and deer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,576 #8 Posted May 19 When I was doing the site work for for out house I moved it back about 50 feet to save a Beech Tree. Love the fall foliage and the birds seem to like it. A dozen years ago I planted a half dozen Rhododendrons on the bank behind the house. Birds eat and process the seeds then redeposit them all over the place, love it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,173 #9 Posted May 20 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: gave up gardening a few years ago, we have so many deer coming around that I hardly ever harvested anything. Being about 400 feet from the house it was more of a wildlife buffet than a garden We've been very lucky so far. We have bunches of deer 🦌 But no trouble in the garden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
