GINKGO!
This is a closeup of the leaves of a Ginkgo bonsai in the Japanese Garden at Meijer Gardens.
I planted a Ginkgo in front of my house. It is a very uncommonly used shade tree in gardens here. I wanted to look at it every time I leave home, and every time I return. It reminds me of two important times in my life.
Mature Ginkgo trees grew across from my dormitory during my college days. I walked under them every day to get to class. I remember clearly looking up at them one day when a nearby radio played very loudly that President Kennedy was shot in Texas. Many years later, I saw Ginkgoes again during an educational study trip to Japan, a life-changing event for me.
If I ever move from this house, I will plant Ginkgos again.
Note: Ginkgo is not a native species of North America.
GINKGO!
This is a closeup of the leaves of a Ginkgo bonsai in the Japanese Garden at Meijer Gardens.
I planted a Ginkgo in front of my house. It is a very uncommonly used shade tree in gardens here. I wanted to look at it every time I leave home, and every time I return. It reminds me of two important times in my life.
Mature Ginkgo trees grew across from my dormitory during my college days. I walked under them every day to get to class. I remember clearly looking up at them one day when a nearby radio played very loudly that President Kennedy was shot in Texas. Many years later, I saw Ginkgoes again during an educational study trip to Japan, a life-changing event for me.
If I ever move from this house, I will plant Ginkgos again.
Note: Ginkgo is not a native species of North America.