Tree Collection Update 8-07-2024

The lone tree has always held a magnetic pull for me. The fog dew me in it’s an unknown, I can still recall that my very first photograph captured its solitary silhouette against the sky. At the time, I couldn’t quite articulate the emotions it stirred within me. It took nearly three decades for me to grasp the profound connection between trees, their families, and our own existence. A foggy photograph calls for black and white because of the absents of color. Fine art prints of this photograph are available on the Luminous-art-gallery.com

Initially, the feeling was one of inexplicable sadness, akin to bidding farewell to a dear friend. But as time passed, and my understanding deepened, I came across Peter Wohlleben’s enlightening book, “The Hidden Life of Trees.” It was through his words that I began to unravel the ancient bond we share with forests and nature itself.

Wohlleben revealed the remarkable truth: trees aren’t solitary beings but interconnected members of vast, intricate networks. They communicate, support, and nurture one another, fostering an ecosystem teeming with life. This revelation transformed my perspective, illuminating the profound interconnectedness of all living things.

Recently, I delved into “The Heartbeat of Trees,” another captivating narrative that delves into the soul-stirring tales woven within the forest’s embrace. Each page resonates with the pulsating rhythm of nature, reminding us of our symbiotic relationship with the Earth and the myriad wonders it holds.

In the presence of that lone tree, I discovered not only the beauty of solitude but also the profound interconnectedness that binds us all. It serves as a poignant reminder of our shared heritage and the timeless wisdom that whispers through the leaves, inviting us to listen, learn, and cherish the heartbeat of the natural world.

My goal is to be adding all my big trees and tree collections that I have collected over the years to this post. The truth is that I am a tree hugger. I to use to run a blog called Big Tree Registry. Found some old ones that I would like to add to the https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/forest/bigtrees/

The lone tree symbolizes the tree of knowledge. Trees always live in a community, not alone. When they are separated from the community they are forced to live a lone, in a solitary life. Whenever a tree is cut down near where I live, I get upset. I have an immediate emotional reaction, bypassing my brain. There were several lone trees and a couple of stands of trees near our house, in other people’s gardens. There is now only one large red gum along a curb, and the rest are deciduous trees. Two large majestic red gums have been cut down and two scruffier groups of gums; all homes to bird families and who knows how many other creatures and insects. Cut down because branches were falling on someone’s fence or leaves were clogging up the guttering or the wife or husband thought they were unsightly. By Margaret Bates