But you know that the Lord is wonderful and just when you think that something is completely destroyed, He comes along and shows you that there's always new beginnings. Kinda like when you're going through a really tough patch in your life and you're thinking that everything is over and there's no way that you could get past it and then you realizing that there's a silver lining, an open door you completely missed.
When I walked out into the backyard yesterday and saw that yet another branch of the tree had come down on it's own, at first I was heartbroken, here was this amazing tree just falling apart, but as I started walking around it to try and understand why it was happening, my eye caught glimpses of new beginnings. It was like the Lord was showing me that "Hey, see this awful branch torn off? But look at what is around it"
So I'm showing you, who knows, maybe it will mean nothing to some of you, maybe it will give you hope if you're going through a hard time, or maybe just maybe it will make you look at sad times as new beginnings. If nothing else, it will show you beautiful nature at work.
Talk about amazing, those little green shots growing out of nowhere
This is the branch from the first part of the tree that fell off, you can see how it snapped right off there. But look at the green shoots coming up around the ugly break.
Second branch that broke off surrounded by green shoots. Let me tell you, they smell heavenly, if you've never smelled a lemon tree plant/flower, you don't know what you're missing.
Nicholas had a good time stepping between the broken branch and trying to figure out how it came down
Then because you can never have one sibling do something without the other getting to do it too, it was Jasmine's turn to go exploring.
HEY, let go of that lemon, don't you dare pull it off the tree.....Caught in the act!
Look how tiny those little buds are? I'm in awe!
Miss Bella and Miss Lola sat the door and watched us, not quite sure what we were doing to the tree.
So how does YOUR garden grow??? And just how do you ladies keep such beautiful plants alive? I've seen your blogs, I've seen your photos and I can't believe that I am the only "thumb of death" out there. What's the easiest plant to keep alive? Give me advice, please, anything, I just want to grow a garden! *stomps foot*
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But let me tell you, those "tree pictures" are really cute and so lovely to look at. I am so glad you gave it a shot by the tree..:-)!!
Hugs,
XO~Jeannene
I think it's probably a lot harder to grow things in Arizona with the heat and dry conditions. If your move goes through - maybe you'll have better luck!
Is there any chance that this is normal for lemon trees?
I hope it keeps improving!
Toni
Kids look great! Have a great weekend -
Heather
LOL to the looks on the Pugs faces. Too funny!
I have a black thumb too, unfortunately. Around here it's survival of the fittest! The easiest plant to grow in my experience? The weed! I can't get rid of those for nothing! LOL.
As far as the new growth...it's just like when God prunes us. It's always painful but until the old wood is cut, the new can't sprout.
Hope this helps!!
Miss Mari-Nanci
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I have smelled orange tree leaves, they are wonderful, but I have never smelled lemon trees. I should have when I was around some in Greece, many moons ago.....why didn't I when I had the chance?
I am probably at least 2,000 miles away from the nearest lemon tree, where I am now!
As for gardening tips, I am pretty new to the whole 'keeping a garden' thing. I water faithfully and I talk to my plants. It usually works (so far!). However I have had no luck with the parsley I planted....no idea why, or what to do......its dying very fast...
I've also had tremendous luck with rosebushes. But vegetables -- forget it!
How lovely that you have a lemon tree:)
I seem to kill all houseplants except a few. I haven't had a garden or outdoor plants for years, so we'll see what happens once I'm on our property and doing it all again.
~Kelli
Have you ever tried growing mint? That takes effort to kill!