Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Trees teaching

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For ABC Wednesday--TIGHT TREES







I admire these trees who grow and thrive and continue to exist despite being between a rock and a hard place.
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17 comments:

  1. DimpleJune 2, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    Much like people--if stress doesn't break you, it makes you stronger!

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  2. VPJune 2, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    Sometimes they thrive so much that they break the stone or the masonry.

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  3. JanetJune 2, 2010 at 2:30 AM

    They sure do know how to persevere! Nice photos.

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  4. HelsJune 2, 2010 at 3:27 AM

    rock and a hard place :) For Jerusalem trees, that is funny :)
    But even if good quality soil was brought in, would there be enough rain to make tree-growing successful?

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  5. PatsyJune 2, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    That is a good one.
    Patsy

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  6. tapirgalJune 2, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    They come out in such interesting shapes, too.

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  7. Dr. DaveJune 2, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    Could that be an Iron Age tomb peeking out at the bottom of picture two? You have been down a few tombs, I seem to recall, Dina. I'll be you could look in and see!

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  8. CloudiaJune 2, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    The second and third are esp amazing, Dina




    Shalom

    Comfort Spiral

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  9. Pietro BrosioJune 2, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful images, Dina! They have great perseverance, I also admire these strong trees.

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  10. Roger Owen GreenJune 2, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    the literal message is very funny!

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  11. JingleJune 2, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    love your instruction on trees..
    cool t post.

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  12. DinaJune 2, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    Friends, thank you all for visiting!
    The trees pictured here are the Eastern Strawberry tree, in Hebrew ktalav, in Latin Arbutus unedo.
    Pliny the Elder claimed that the name comes from unum edo, meaning "I eat one." The tiny fruit of the tree does not look very tasty; maybe one was enough.

    Hels, There is enough rain and soil for trees. In fact the Jerusalem Hills are covered with trees, both natural Mediterranean Woodland and also afforestation by the JNF/KKL.

    Dr. M, you think so?! Actually once I took a trowel and dug around there, I was so curious. But that is a secret, don't tell anyone. ;)
    The woods are inside the walled private property of the Custos.

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  13. mommanatorJune 2, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    truly inspiring, I have always wondered where they get nourishment

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  14. Barbara MartinJune 2, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Trees will grow where ever there is soil and nourishment. Hardy things they are.

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  15. SuzanneJune 3, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    Wonderful post Dina, I think we all exist between a rock and a hard place at times.

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  16. KayJune 4, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Rock and a hard place! I love it!

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  17. UnknownJune 7, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Great post! Love every pic!

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