Monthly Archives: July 2013

7/31/13 Wordless Wednesday

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¡Yo la tengo!

One of the things I was hoping would happen with this blog is that people would contact me with questions, requests, stories to share about trees. The first such contact asks about a tree in the Overlook Park.  (Thank you, … Continue reading

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Craigslist find

I’ve been shopping on Craigslist for patio furniture.  I’m giving up on improving the condition of the inside of my home, and have decided that while the weather is good I’m just going to spend as much time as possible … Continue reading

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Hug a tree, break a record

I won’t be able to make it to this event, but if you are in Portland and you love trees — isn’t that the reason to live here? — think about registering for this Saturday July 20 event at Hoyt … Continue reading

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July 2013 Foliage Follow-up: Black Beauty

There is something about the summer blue sky here in Portland that brings out the depth of rich, dark purple-black color in these beech tree leaves. I know, this tree (actually three of them on this lot) is not in … Continue reading

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