Do you plant trees and name them after your kids?
@1creekgirl (40515)
United States
March 26, 2021 12:55pm CST
We didn't do this when our two children were young, but when we started having grandkids (well, our children had them, but you know what I mean.
) we planted a tree when the grandkid was very young.
We would let the little one help did a hole, plant the tree, and water it. From then on, the tree would be called by the child's name.
The first one is a Gingko tree that has beautiful yellow fan shaped leaves that cover the ground in the fall. It's a very tall, narrow tree and so pretty.
The second one was a red dogwood that the grandson called his Red Dog tree.
Third is a Tulip tree that's in full bloom right now. I'll try to get a photo up for it.
Fourth kid got what we call a Grandfather bush/tree. When it's blooming, it looks like it's covered in a white fluff.
First great granddaughter has a Red Bud tree that I love. It has very delicate purple/pink blossoms early in the spring. Unfortunately, I think the tree has died. We'll have to plant another one.
Do you have any traditions with your kids or grandchildren?
) we planted a tree when the grandkid was very young.
We would let the little one help did a hole, plant the tree, and water it. From then on, the tree would be called by the child's name.
The first one is a Gingko tree that has beautiful yellow fan shaped leaves that cover the ground in the fall. It's a very tall, narrow tree and so pretty.
The second one was a red dogwood that the grandson called his Red Dog tree.
Third is a Tulip tree that's in full bloom right now. I'll try to get a photo up for it.
Fourth kid got what we call a Grandfather bush/tree. When it's blooming, it looks like it's covered in a white fluff.
First great granddaughter has a Red Bud tree that I love. It has very delicate purple/pink blossoms early in the spring. Unfortunately, I think the tree has died. We'll have to plant another one.
Do you have any traditions with your kids or grandchildren?11 people like this
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
26 Mar 21
I have a couple of mango saplings from our own mango tree, I give them away and others are still waiting for whoever wants them. I hope they name them after me
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
26 Mar 21
Maybe they will! I love mangos, but they're not grown locally here.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
26 Mar 21
@1creekgirl they grow a lot here, those saplings are from over ripe fallen fruits, I can't stand seeing a seed struggle and grow and not be allowed to live so I pot them in discarded containers or plastic bags and give them to whoever wants them. They also make good bonsai plants, they would be alive long before we are gone.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
26 Mar 21
@louievill That's so cool that you do that!
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@kaylachan (57635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Mar 21
I have heard of that tradation, but never did it myself. My answer would be no. I don't have any children, (just furr babies)
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
26 Mar 21
How many fur babies do you have? We only have one cat, Gracie, but she's an outside pet.
@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
26 Mar 21
Those are gorgeous trees. We used to buy living pine trees when our daughters were little, use them as Christmas trees, and plant them afterwards. However, we live in a condo now, so that is practical. Enjoy!
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
26 Mar 21
I love the idea of planting trees after Christmas. We can't have a live tree in the house because of allergies.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Mar 21
@1creekgirl - Yes, allergies were sometimes a problem with the living trees. One of our daughters had problems. We eventually went to an artificial tree.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
27 Mar 21
@DeborahDiane That's what we've had to do.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
27 Mar 21
What a sweet and special tradition! We have no children or grandchildren.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
27 Mar 21
Thanks. I sent a photo of Nathan's tulip tree to him by text yesterday.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
27 Mar 21
@1creekgirl That was very thoughtful.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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28 Mar 21
I never named a tree after a person. Although I do have a bush I call my bee tree because during summer it's filled with them, lol. P.S. it also attracts a lot of butterflies..
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
31 Mar 21
@dgobucks226 I'd love to see a photo of your butterfly bush! Yes, the picture is our grandson's tulip tree in the front yard.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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30 Mar 21
@1creekgirl I need to take a photo of it! Your tree in the photo is terrific 
Is that one you planted?
Is that one you planted?1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
26 Mar 21
I know you have so many lovely things in Dustin's garden that are a comfort to you.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 Mar 21
@1creekgirl Everything in the garden brings me joy. Thanks for saying his name.
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@RebeccasFarm (86755)
• United States
28 Mar 21
That is a lovely tradition Vicki.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
27 Mar 21
I like what you did naming the trees after your in laws.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
28 Mar 21
We're picking out a new RedBud tree at Lowes as we speak.
