Found Treasure

Theresa and I had to visit the green house and purchase several trees to replace the ones killed by the frost this winter. Later that day we were having our evening bicycle ride when we came across a discarded flower pot which contained a variety of ferns and a philodendron. This find would be worth nearly a hundred dollars at the nursery.

We went home and came back with the van to capture this treasure and make it part of our landscaping. With a little care the old soil was removed and the flowers and tree replanted to grow in harmony with our other flora.

This was not the first find we made as people discard many plants and trees which can be nurtured back to good health. We have rescued many and have offered many to people who wish to share. Often at yard sales you will see surplus flowers and trees given away for free. Our yard in Ontario is filled with plants given to us by neighbours and family. What a good way of getting a gift that lasts . Theresa's mother gave us trees for gifts on our anniversary and now she can view and enjoy the fruit from these trees.

Many garden clubs have regular exchanges among members to broaden their inventories of plants. Every time you plant a living tree or flower you are helping to keep our planet green.