Category Archives: Trees

A Wounded Hummingbird

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Jay White

Every once in a while, something amazing happens.  For my wife and I, this Sunday brought us one of those amazing surprises.  While outside mowing the yard, our carpentar stopped her and showed her what appeared to be a half … Continue reading →

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Stephen F. Austin Plant Sale in Nacogdoches

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Jay White

If you are going to be anywhere close to East Texas  on October 6, you really need to take time to swing by the gardens at Stephen F. Austin University.   The SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State University will … Continue reading →

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Chainsaw ART-IS-TREE by Clayton Coss

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jay White

Losing a beloved tree is a heartbreaking experience.  Because of last year’s drought many homeowners have experienced the feeling of loss, and the very big cost, that usually accompanies the death of a mature tree. Until my recent vacation to … Continue reading →

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Tree Town USA Supports Relay For Life

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Jay White

I work for the MD Anderson Cancer Center.  It is the finest cancer hospital in the world and I am proud to work there.  However, I hope I never have to come to the campus for any reason other than … Continue reading →

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Incredible New Live Oak from Tree Town USA

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jay White

Necessity is frequently the mother of invention.  When Tree Town USA, the country’s largest tree farm based in Texas, couldn’t get a sufficient yield of high quality Live Oak seedlings from the acorns they were receiving from their seed sources … Continue reading →

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Tree Gators, Aggies and Wildfires

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jay White

Well, Mother Nature finally sent a little relief to all of us that have been suffering under the heat of the HOTTEST AUGUST ON RECORD.  This cool front was much appreciated by all of the fall gardeners who really needed … Continue reading →

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Texas Redbuds

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Jay White

Here in Central Texas, signs of spring start early.  Daffodils and narcissus begin blooming in early January.  By February, these bulbs have begun to fade and are replaced by the graceful Leucojum.  By March, big green mounds of dark green … Continue reading →

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