Thursday, 16 November 2017

The Woodland is Planted

With the arrival of 10 bare-rooted Silver Birch and Col getting them planted the Birthday Wood is finished.
















 We now need to live here for 10 more years to see them grow, but if we can't stay then we'll have to visit and walk the footpath through it. And in 30 years time when we are no longer around and our children are as old as us now and grandchildren grown up too, they'll be able to walk through the fully grown trees and remember who planted it.

Who said having a Public Footpath through the property was a problem? In this case it's a blessing.


Thank you to all the family
















who came to Col's 60th Birthday party in March and gave some money towards the woodland. There was a little money left and we have bought 3 more apple trees for the orchard.

 




















I always say thank you for comments but yesterday's post was so boring (seriously boring!) there was only 1 comment(at time of doing this post)
So thank you Cheryl


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Sue
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25 comments:

  1. Unknown16 November 2017 at 06:56

    Lovely to see Col's birthday wood. What a great idea it is :)

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  2. Sooze16 November 2017 at 07:04

    Such a lovely thing to do for Col's birthday - a gift that will last forever and provide memories and pleasure for years to come.

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  3. Jules16 November 2017 at 07:54

    What a wonderful idea. X

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  4. Winters End Rambler16 November 2017 at 08:11

    Here's to many happy walks through Birthday Wood. x

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  5. Sue16 November 2017 at 09:00

    It's really satisfying planting trees isn't it. Ours have grown unusually quickly in the four years we have been here, I hope yours do too do you can both enjoy them.

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  6. Poppypatchwork16 November 2017 at 09:06

    To plant a tree is wonderful, to plant a small wood and orchard is brilliant. Plus the knowledge people can walk through your wood in years to come is eternity.

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  7. Joy16 November 2017 at 09:42

    I think it is wonderful and such a beautiful thing to do and have.
    J x

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  8. coffeeontheporchwithme16 November 2017 at 11:36

    I also think it is a wonderful thing to do. I like that you chose a variety of trees, including fruit trees. -Jenn

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  9. Sheila16 November 2017 at 11:59

    I think Col's wood is such a beautiful idea.
    Hugs-x-

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  10. Grandmother16 November 2017 at 12:54

    I'm so impressed with this lovely idea of planting a wood and the fact that it will be there for many years to be enjoyed. I was interested in the footpath through your land - where does it come from and where does it go? Jean/Winnipeg

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    1. Sue in Suffolk16 November 2017 at 15:36

      I suppose the footpath just goes from one part of the village to another! We have footpaths like this all over the country left from the days when farm workers would take a short cut along the fields to church or villagers to the shop or to work. They are now just used by people enjoying the countryside

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    2. Grandmother17 November 2017 at 13:03

      Thank you.

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  11. Anonymous16 November 2017 at 14:27

    What a wonderful legacy!
    Debbie

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  12. Sue in Suffolk16 November 2017 at 15:37

    Thank you everyone for lovely comments about the wood

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  13. Scarlet16 November 2017 at 18:17

    I think it was a brilliant idea, and it's wonderful to see it come to fruition.

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  14. Sadie16 November 2017 at 18:34

    That is so, so lovely. Just a beautiful thing to do.

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  15. Anonymous16 November 2017 at 20:28

    Hi,I love reading your blog!,I think its the first time ive left a comment...Im not very good on laptops,lol.I love the thought that you have planted trees for you and future generations to see.I brought back,a tiny tree cutting from Austria 37 years ago and planted in my own holiday chalet garden.It grew great and when i sold the chalet about 30 years ago,I used to visit the site and see it growing into a beautiful Christmas tree...3 years ago,when i went to see it,it had been dug up and slabs put where it was.I was gutted and wished that all those years ago,I had dug it up and took it with me.Yours look great though and i hope that you have many years seeing them grow,Debi,x

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    1. Sue in Suffolk16 November 2017 at 21:32

      hi, thank you for reading and commenting, glad you enjoy my wafflings! We are so pleased to ahve got all the trees planted before Col goes into hospital

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  16. Aril16 November 2017 at 22:22

    It's always heart warming to see trees planted not just for us, but for future generations to enjoy.
    Arilx

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  17. Anonymous16 November 2017 at 22:30

    Oh Ive been reading your blog,via Mean Queen for a while now!,It took me ages to know how to comment...then when i realised i could,I didnt know if i was allowed to....Im getting alot braver now,Lol...I hope that your Hubby,Col,gets well,with his treatment and love and best wishes to you both.Love from Debi,xx

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    1. Sue in Suffolk17 November 2017 at 08:21

      Everyone is allowed and very welcome to comment!
      Thank you for reading and for the good wishes

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  18. Jackie17 November 2017 at 02:07

    Amazing!!

    God bless.

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  19. Everyday life at Number 3817 November 2017 at 19:09

    What a lovely thing to do to celebrate a birthday, not only for yourselves but for future generations to come. xx

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  20. Unknown17 November 2017 at 21:46

    Lovely post Sue, made me happy and very sad all at the same time; love to you x

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  21. Grandmabeckyl.blogspot18 November 2017 at 00:12

    What nice woods you've planted and name to go with it. There should always be a story for woods. Leave it in writing! Many happy years to you and Col.

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