TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING and cycles of life

              Red Maple DOB 1942 DOD 2014

An over abundance of shade and it's massive root system was the undoing for this old girl. Cooling the house from the afternoon sun encouraged moss on the roof shingles while it's roots clogged the septic and began to crack the basement wall. Her beauty will be sorely missed.

In remembrance the leaves will be mulched making the garden fertile and her wood burned for warmth. Ashes will be spaded sparingly and shallow making the vegetables sweet and juicy.


You will live on through your food, warmth and all that you have taught me.  Thank you.