Yesterday we planted six blue spruce seedlings at Dog Bark Park for Arbor Day. Our local library has been giving these Idaho grown seedlings to library patrons to encourage awareness of Idaho forest products and the Arbor Day Foundation.
Planting blue spruce seedlings for Arbor Day
In a few years we will move the seedlings to permanent locations on our acreage. Right now they are together in a small plot with east sun & a bit of protection provided by the big dog from southwest winds & summer’s hot afternoon sun.
Seedlings planted a few years ago are now approaching 3-ft tall. Other larger pines transplanted longer ago are now being used for nesting robbins as well as shelter for other songbirds, flickers, cats & at least one racer snake.
From our carving studio we can see most of the trees, all ones added to what was a grass only landscape when we founded Dog Bark Park 14 years ago. We enjoy the beauty of the changing light on them through the day & across the seasons.
Not long ago our largest blue spruce became the canvas for nature’s art. With an abundance of moisture this winter & spring our pines should have a great start to the growing season when warmer temperatures & plentiful sun arrives.
Blue Spruce transformed
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