Sunday, June 21, 2009

Planting Trees to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

SUMMER SOLSTICE
Celebrating the height of summer, the warmth, growth, fertility, and plant life of all types characterize a good Solstice celebration. And why not celebrate an event that brings us closer to the earth ~ nature ~ ultimately who we are~

We planted about ten tiny little evergreen trees tonight as the sun was going down, choosing a special place for each one. Then we watered them all. It made a nice solstice celebration that my daughter loved helping with.

Some ideas for celebrating summer solstice

Plant something * seed * tree * flower *
Make your own may pole
Have a bonfire
Take a walk in nature
Go for a special solstice swim in a lake, ocean, pool
Star gaze
Find a good place to watch the sunset
Throw a party and celebrate with friends (can include some of the above as well)

Here is an interesting link ~~~~
WSU cooperative extension: Propagating deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs with stem cuttings

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