Arizona

After we lost our little flowering plum tree to the monsoons last summer, we resolved to get a replacement for the tree. This time, it would have to be a more mature tree with a sturdier trunk.

Yesterday, the landscape guys brought the new (to us) tree and planted it in the spot where the little old one had been. The image above shows the tree being loaded over the courtyard wall into the hole the crew had dug for it. Click on the image to alternate between planting the tree and the finished project.

While still living in Torrance, we committed to composting as a way of manufacturing rich soil for Verna’s gardening. We brought that tradition with us to Arizona and keep a compost going behind our garage. We haven’t used any of the castings after nearly four years of keeping the heap going, but plan to do so very soon when planting for the spring.

I took this photo of Verna adding some flower petals to the bin while I was on the hill behind the house hanging bird feeders. I had my new camera and the telephoto lens with me and managed to get this shot of her as she was working at the bin.

Click on the image to enlarge.