tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post3406124903584891823..comments2024-03-26T11:42:04.114+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Native British Trees Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53027793983594081622012-08-22T08:36:29.495+01:002012-08-22T08:36:29.495+01:00Hi A Lady's Life - wise words ..nature is intr...Hi A Lady's Life - wise words ..nature is intrinsic to us humans and our ways .. it's wonderful being outside isn't it .. <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24548464206627536722012-08-22T06:07:20.274+01:002012-08-22T06:07:20.274+01:00I love all of these trees. I have been paying atte...I love all of these trees. I have been paying attention to nature these last years and I am completely amazed how important nature is to mankind. We must preserve it at much as possible.A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18360654260682613842012-08-21T08:37:32.650+01:002012-08-21T08:37:32.650+01:00Hi Deniz .. you're right I hadn't known ab...Hi Deniz .. you're right I hadn't known about bagpipes, centuries ago, being made out of holly ... so glad you picked that bit up ... <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84278715732920220582012-08-21T02:57:10.055+01:002012-08-21T02:57:10.055+01:00Wonderful post, Hilary. I love learning more about...Wonderful post, Hilary. I love learning more about trees. I hadn't known that about holly trees and bagpipes!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44656900126050389852012-08-18T17:06:32.654+01:002012-08-18T17:06:32.654+01:00Hi Annalisa ... I'm quite sure the birds, bees...Hi Annalisa ... I'm quite sure the birds, bees and trees all talk about us - and we are a pretty motley lot .. all very similar ... aren't we ..<br /><br />Never mind the trees .. you appreciate their shade I'm sure .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71916347533765869102012-08-18T14:48:41.756+01:002012-08-18T14:48:41.756+01:00So much variety. I really shouldn't comment on...So much variety. I really shouldn't comment on this post because all trees look the same to me... but I expect they say the same thing about people.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44197572742620581072012-08-18T08:23:33.751+01:002012-08-18T08:23:33.751+01:00@ Juliet - thanks so much .. the walk through wood...@ Juliet - thanks so much .. the walk through woodlands, does sound a lovely idea - and as you've mentioned they are like old friends we have had the pleasure of meeting through our favourite books books. Delighted too the post brings back memories of England ... <br /><br />@ Joylene - you're very lucky if Mr NB can tell you about trees - love people with a wealth of knowledge .. and your description of Aspens and the horrors they can cause ...I wonder what did happen to that drive. Glad you didn't plant any aspens .. and found something more suitable - and no doubt just as pretty.<br /><br />Cheers Juliet and Joylene - we're having a wonderful sunny day - bright sunshine and very warm .. gorgeous ... enjoy your weekends -Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70216127760671015742012-08-18T02:19:57.254+01:002012-08-18T02:19:57.254+01:00I love trees. My DH is a bit of a coneseur of tree...I love trees. My DH is a bit of a coneseur of trees. When I noted a place one day with the driveway lined in Aspens, I said wouldn't that be nice at our place. He cringed and told me that Aspens are horrible with foundations, sidewalks and driveways. He said if we came back in a year or two the roots from those trees would be ripping through to the surface. I never went back to find out, nor did I plant any Aspens. <br /><br />Great post, Hilary. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50612772344869824292012-08-17T08:51:26.477+01:002012-08-17T08:51:26.477+01:00I feel like I've just taken an enjoyable fores...I feel like I've just taken an enjoyable forest walk, meeting many old friends. I've always loved these English trees. When I was a child, we had a holly hedge around our section, so holly is very familiar to me. When I've been in England I've always loved finding the trees that have been so well-known from books. Thank you Hilary.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21445023977703487572012-08-17T07:53:57.671+01:002012-08-17T07:53:57.671+01:00@ Jo - pickled are so delicious aren't they.
...@ Jo - pickled are so delicious aren't they.<br /><br />@ Diane - I was thinking about you and the weather .. it looks as though it is so hot in France at the moment.<br /><br />Your fruit trees sound good and they have lovely delicate flowers, then that amazing fruit - I'd be happy too.<br /><br />@ Susan - the oaks can get massive girths .. and delighted this post brings back memories for you of The Charter Oak in Flagler Beach, FA. I have a similar experience with a Baobab in Rhodesia ... <br /><br />@ Richard - the British ones anyway!<br /><br />@ Clarissa - trees have amazing attributes .. I'd love to know more in due course ... <br /><br />@ Gary - I hope you had a lovely time in Cardigan .. and well done for resisting any form of compute!<br /><br />Certainly there are plenty of weeping willows around and they do make such pretty sights in the landscape .. and by the tinkling brook.<br /><br />@ Marja - the willow does look like it has long hair hanging down - good description. I was never very good at crafting things .. Botanical Gardens though are always beautiful aren't they - and reminds me I must visit ours.<br /><br />@ Gattina - it's a treat seeing different countries and checking out their plants and trees etc .. but I agree our potatoes are delicious aren't they.<br /><br />If you get to see the Sandworm .. I'm sure you'll let us know and show us some photos ... that will be interesting ..<br /><br />Cheers to you all - enjoy Friday and the weekend .. Hilary Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67920968849491229362012-08-17T07:08:34.579+01:002012-08-17T07:08:34.579+01:00I am not a specialist in trees, but it's true ...I am not a specialist in trees, but it's true I noticed some which are not growing here ! The grass is different too, and the potatos have another taste due to your special soil. I didn't know about the Sandworm thanks for the tip, next time I go to the sea I'll go go Wenduine, it's not far from here only around 150 km.Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87612320137072642842012-08-17T02:31:16.703+01:002012-08-17T02:31:16.703+01:00Oh I love trees In Holland the willow was my favou...Oh I love trees In Holland the willow was my favourite, with her long hair hanging over the river.<br />We made little puppets from the acorns from the oak. Here in NZ in the botanical gardens we've got many huge old trees. I love themMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85546462620094024492012-08-17T01:57:21.497+01:002012-08-17T01:57:21.497+01:00Hi Hilary,
Sorry I've not been visiting lately...Hi Hilary,<br />Sorry I've not been visiting lately. I was away and resisted going on a computer.<br />Anyway, marvellous posting. Yes, a 'treemendous' posting. And speaking of the native trees you note, I always associate Britain with a weeping willow near a gentle river.<br />A very informative posting, Hilary. Thank you.<br />In kindness, Gary.klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68762130244068157442012-08-17T00:37:30.397+01:002012-08-17T00:37:30.397+01:00I love trees but I didn't know there was so mu...I love trees but I didn't know there was so much to learn. Thanks for this informative post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70578572139835253242012-08-16T23:28:04.955+01:002012-08-16T23:28:04.955+01:00I must admit that you know more about trees than I...I must admit that you know more about trees than I do.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76329279270209228062012-08-16T22:03:15.169+01:002012-08-16T22:03:15.169+01:00Your mention of the oak tree brought to mind The C...Your mention of the oak tree brought to mind The Charter Oak, in Flagler Beach, FL. A relative lived nearby and took us to see it. <br /><br />It has stood hundreds of years. I have a picture of us standing in front of the massive trunk.<br /><br />Thanks for bringing back some fond memories.<br /><br />Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42968668916378880822012-08-16T20:50:17.443+01:002012-08-16T20:50:17.443+01:00What an interesting post. We have an oak in our ga...What an interesting post. We have an oak in our garden, also a hazel and some holly. My favourite of all these I think is possibly the Rowan it is so pretty, sadly we do not have room for one here. Too many fruit trees which are though always welcome. Have a good day DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34882529180315071822012-08-16T19:53:13.072+01:002012-08-16T19:53:13.072+01:00Ah Hilary, pickled walnuts, haven't had those ...Ah Hilary, pickled walnuts, haven't had those in years. Got my taste buds going.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75770189084342269682012-08-16T18:50:19.717+01:002012-08-16T18:50:19.717+01:00Hi Karen .. that's a great comment - reminds u...Hi Karen .. that's a great comment - reminds us we all love trees .. I hope your trees grow fairly quickly .. and those shrubs fill out soon. Well you've done exactly the right thing in getting out and planting new trees ... it'll be wonderful to watch them grow... <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65154614041718608062012-08-16T18:35:25.210+01:002012-08-16T18:35:25.210+01:00I am a tree-hugger and so I loved this post! We ju...I am a tree-hugger and so I loved this post! We just sold our home where my husband and I had planted over 20 trees and shrubs. We moved to our current home last year and have already planted 4 trees and 5 shrubs. But they are so tiny! I miss my trees more than anything.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83688512020584596752012-08-16T16:47:46.260+01:002012-08-16T16:47:46.260+01:00@ Linda - we assume so many things don't we .....@ Linda - we assume so many things don't we .. it's there and therefore must be local - but no, brought in by those explorers. Edible .. I did learn that the yellow laburnum is very poisonous - and therefore don't eat it ... must have been drummed into me. Glad you were a tree climber too ...<br /><br />@ Betsy - the link to the blackthorn and hawthorn is an American site .. I think. Hacking away at Hawthorn ... must be quite a chore, so I'm sure you were relieved.<br /><br />Aren't the silver birches wonderful - I love their trunks against the bare landscape and can imagine their early leafings .. cheering us all towards Spring ..<br /><br />We are very lucky with our landscapes - just stunning views so often ... <br /><br />@ Jo - our hazel trees were hedge like .. so not really climbable .. but we did eat the nuts. Looks like I've added a little to your knowledge base ..<br /><br />@ Old Kitty - oh we had a walnut tree at home, and we pickled our walnuts ... I do love them! Equally now I love the fresh ones ..<br /><br />... well done to you for scrumping the nuts to take home .. bet they were delicious. You're right about the walnut not being native .. it came all the way from Persia .. <br /><br />Cheers Linda, Betsy, Jo and Old Kitty .. great to see you - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42386289253807041782012-08-16T15:25:49.000+01:002012-08-16T15:25:49.000+01:00I remember on one of my very long walks stumbling ...I remember on one of my very long walks stumbling across... a walnut tree!!! We knew it was a walnut tree because it was heavy with the fruit! My first and last ever walnut tree in the Herts countryside! And we scrumped as much as our rucksacks would take! But I know it's not native!<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8187926400085769642012-08-16T13:21:08.848+01:002012-08-16T13:21:08.848+01:00I remember climbing hazelnut trees at school in No...I remember climbing hazelnut trees at school in Norfolk. Lovely and interesting blog. I was only saying the other day that I really didn't know a lot about trees.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5636037606936954812012-08-16T13:00:35.611+01:002012-08-16T13:00:35.611+01:00Hi Hilary - Very interesting. I paused at Hawthorn...Hi Hilary - Very interesting. I paused at Hawthorn, which we consider invasive in the Twin Cities. Hacking away at it for years is something I don't miss. :)<br /><br />Like you, I am very fond of silver birch and some of its more ornamental derivatives. When the leaves first come in, the pale yellow green is so gorgeous against our bare landscape in the North.<br /><br />We're so fortunate to have these beautiful aspects to our landscape. Thanks!Betsy Wuebkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806195753329822728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30569470723757419612012-08-16T12:56:23.891+01:002012-08-16T12:56:23.891+01:00A fantastic post, Hilary, honoring your native tre...A fantastic post, Hilary, honoring your native trees. I love trees of all kinds, so it's interesting to find out what grows where, natively. One of my favorite trees growing up was the Chinaberry. Which, as I just looked up is non-native to the U.S. and on the invasive list. It also says the berries (non-edible) were poisonous. Who knew? I just liked to climb in them. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349143005152545854noreply@blogger.com