March 3, 2008...2:30 pm
I have to take care of that tree??
It makes perfect sense to me that you get a tree, put it in the ground, give it some water and that’s it. They grow. I’m happy. Trees in our yard (this house, and previous) have been a challenge for many reasons - primarily due to soil conditions and bugs… So, we’ve hired someone to do the pest control and nutrition, etc. I wish I had more time to learn more about it. Truth be told, I could spend all my waking hours (as long as it wasn’t too hot) outside working in the yard, some days…
If you are like me, I absolutely LOVE trees. There is NO WAY I could live in the desert southwest. In some ways, I prefer the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest cities (Portland, Seattle, etc.) to Boise because of the intense green - and trees - but that’s neither here nor there. I love living in the Boise area and wouldn’t give that up for a big city at the moment!
Anyway, I do a big guessing game when it comes to pruning (and basically only do it if it’s growing into something that I don’t want it to grow into). If you are like me, you might find the following info helpful…
You can learn more about proper planting techniques, pruning, watering
and other topics in free classes taught by professionals from Boise
Parks & Recreations Community Forestry Unit and Boise State
University. Classes start Wednesday, March 12.
Sessions meet from 6-8:30 p.m. at Centennial High School, 12400 W.
McMillan. You can sign up for one or all of the classes. The schedule
is:
March 12 - Tree Structure, Function & Biology
March 19 - Tree selection & maintenance
March 22 - Tree pruning (hands-on class, weather permitting)
March 26 - Tree selection and planting
April 2 - Managing pests & other problems
May TBD - Tree identification walk (daytime session)
Participants who complete the first two classes are eligible to further
their knowledge and gain experience by volunteering with the Boise Tree
Stewards. Tree Stewards assist with pruning and care of public trees in
parks and rights of way.
Boise Community Forestry is responsible for the preservation,
protection and management of more than 41,000 publicly-owned trees in
the City of Boise. Boise has been named a Tree City USA for 29
consecutive years by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The national
award recognizes Boises commitment to a comprehensive community
forestry program, which includes the care and planting of public trees.
To guarantee a space, call 384-4083 or email
forestryinfo@cityofboise.org. More information is available at
www.cityofboise.org/parks/forestry.
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1 Comment
March 3, 2008 at 2:46 pm
I found your site on google blog search and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. Just added your RSS feed to my feed reader. Look forward to reading more from you.
- Sue.
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