This year I made a strange request for my birthday. Well, it was a strange request for me. I asked my friends and family to throw in together and buy me a tree in lieu of other types of presents. They all gave me a rather odd look as I made my request. You see, if you’ve read some of my other blogs, you’ll know that I’m not the best gardener on the planet. However, I knew exactly what kind of tree I wanted. Five days after my birthday, my tree arrived. It was close to seven and half feet … Continue reading →