On Saturday morning thirteen of us gathered together to take advantage of this special trip arranged by Barbara. Earlier in the week, the weather forecast predicted rain, but it turned out to be a calm and dry early February day. How lucky for us! Coats and gloves were still needed for maximum comfort, but the cold front didn't begin to move in until almost the end of our outdoor tour.
Who would not be fascinated by the sight of this "exotic blue tree"? Soon, some lucky vine will climb up, trail across, and cascade down, adding a new dimension to its structure.
Owner Nancy Buley and her son, Neil shared some of the interesting history behind their specialty nursery before taking us on an informative and educational tour among the trees.
All of these "instant gratification" sized trees were started as babies by Nancy and Neil. They were allowed to grow and mature in the field. Now, they are ready to be selected, dug, wrapped, and taken to new their new homes.
The time came to make our choices, but would the trees we selected fit in the trunks of our cars and if they did, how would we unload them when we got them home?
That problem was solved when Neil let us know he will deliver and even plant them for a very reasonable price. It was time to finalize choices, tag our trees, and coordinate delivery.
With the tour over, we were invited inside to warm up in front of a roaring fire. Nancy had prepared a feast for us. We enjoyed four different fresh homemade hot soups, warm bread fresh from the oven, and crispy fresh salads. Yummy!
Perfect reflections of a fun filled day!
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http://www.treephoria.com/Treephoria/Welcome.html
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