Harvest

President's Day turned into a yard beautification day.  We've had such beautiful weather, that it was refreshing to spend the day outside.  Our tangerines came off the tree today.  They are a bit too sour to eat, but do make tangy juice.

 

I have lobbied for a tree in the backyard for YEARS.  The prospect of digging a huge hole in the middle of the lawn has always been a point of debate.  Now that the grass is dead, no more debate and today was the day!  The winning choice: Brisbane Box for its tall, narrow shape and evergreen leaves.  I am sooo happy!  

Amazing to think that our scrawny looking twig can someday become this:

 

We've toyed with the idea of replaced the grass with turf, but reseeding turned out to be the most economical decision.  The rope is to keep the kids out during the process.  Wish we had a way to keep out our hungry little birds too.  Who knew that grass seed would be such a huge attraction?!