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| The Bottlebrush Tree |
The bottlebrush tree in the back garden has leafed out very nicely after we pruned it back in early March.
Here's how it looked after it was pruned:
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| How it looked in early March after the pruning |
M wasn't sure if it would ever recover from the pruning, but, I was confident it would be just fine and it is!
I've been having a few slow days so far, this week. It's been fairly cool with the afternoon highs being in the low 70s. It's like we went from the height of summer to fall, overnight!
I baked a cake on Monday because it was finally cool enough to turn on the oven, again. It was just a yellow cake from a boxed mix, but, I added a little freshly grated nutmeg and some almond essence to the batter.
On Tuesday, I took a piece of the cake to friend R when I dropped off the packages that had been delivered to my address.
On Wednesday, M tended to the garden and he enjoyed a piece of the cake I had baked on Monday, along with a persimmon I had picked from the tree. I also chatted on the phone with former neighbor T and friend R.
On Thursday, I dusted the family room and sorted through the cabinet where I keep the table cloths and napkins, etc.
I have been sorting through drawers and cupboards this week, as I look for things to declutter. Decluttering is not easy for me and most of the time, I end up putting things back in place. But, I'm making progress.
This week, I am grateful for:
- The cooler weather
- M's help with the garden
- Being able to help friend R with her packages
- Phone calls, emails, and texts from family and friends
- Library books
- M's help with the garden
- Being able to help friend R with her packages
- Phone calls, emails, and texts from family and friends
- Library books
Joyful activities have included visiting friend R (brief, curb-side visit), tending to the garden with M, and baking a cake.
How is your week coming along?
Wow, the bottlebrush tree grew back so full and lush!
ReplyDeleteDon’t you love a slow week now and then? I am relaxing between trips and just enjoying being home and chatting with my visiting nephew.
I like your cake mix enhancement. Sounds delicious!
Yes, the bottlebrush tree is doing well. I almost wish I had it cut down to where the main trunk branched off! But, that might have been a bit too much.
DeleteI do like slow weeks - gives me a little time to catch up on a few things.
I'm glad you are relaxing between trips and enjoying your nephew's visit.
The cake turned out well with the additions. It's mostly gone, now!
I think your bottlebrush tree likes you, as it has fulfilled your expectations and looks great, despite the severe lopping in March!
ReplyDeleteIt has certainly recovered from its pruning, hasn't it? I grew it from a seed from neighbor T's tree, which has since been cut down and removed by the new neighbors. The hummingbirds love the nectar in the flowers.
DeleteThat tree is amazing! You know what you're doing.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy seeing how busy you are, even if you think you're not! andrea
Thank you, Andrea. The tree responded well to the pruning, didn't it?
DeleteLOL, I do find things to keep myself occupied, don't I? :)
Your tree looks great! It seems to like being pruned! You have been busy. I'm entertaining myself with the teaching. I think, though, that I'll be ready to fully retire after this.
ReplyDeleteThe tree has responded very well to being pruned, hasn't it? I've been getting a few things done. Glad the teaching is entertaining; but, I guess you are ready for retirement, after all. :)
DeleteYour tree certainly made a terrific comeback and it looks amazing. I'm glad this week is over Bless, I had to have the plumber in and he was here on three days, all is well now thank goodness.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eileen; yes, the tree has made a great comeback. I'm glad your plumbing work has been completed and everything is working well now. Hope you have a lovely weekend. :)
DeleteThe difference in your bottlebrush tree is amazing. I'm so glad you showed us. It was a stump! But a lot was going on inside and down in the ground still and now look at it! It's very attractive.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it's cooled off for you. That heat you had was brutal.
And now you are comfortable enough to make a nice cake to share with your friends. :)
The tree has responded well to the pruning, hasn't it? Now I almost wish I had it cut down, even more! LOL.
DeleteYes, it cooled off almost too much! LOL. But, I'm glad I was able to bake that cake. :)
Bottle brush trees don't grow around here and I was fascinated the first time I saw one in bloom. When does yours bloom?
ReplyDeleteIt should flower in the spring/early summer. The hummingbirds love the nectar.
DeleteThat's a happy tree and looks a nice shape now that the branches have regrown and it's leafed out.
ReplyDeleteElla
Thank you, Ella. It had got too tall, earlier, and I was afraid that it might fall over if we had any strong winds, especially since the main trunk seems to be leaning slightly towards the house.
DeleteThe bottlebrush tree certainly sprang back to life. It looks amazing. Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jules; I'm glad that it responded so well to the severe pruning!
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