Saying goodbye to a much-loved local landmark and family friend this week in my Guardian country diary… (click on image for link). More of my country diaries can be found here.
A family friend, queen of the skyline, has toppled
Saying goodbye to a much-loved local landmark and family friend this week in my Guardian country diary… (click on image for link). More of my country diaries can be found here.
A beautifully written and quite moving piece about your black poplar, Nic. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
Thanks Jacky! Glad you enjoyed it and thank for your comment. Hope all is well with you xx
We live and work with some of the oldest trees in the World. Bristlecone pines live to the south. Giant redwoods live to the east. Coastal redwoods that live here do not live as long as bristlecone pines or giant redwoods, but live for thousands of years nonetheless. Yet, even they do not last forever. We lost one this last winter. It is saddening, but a normal part of nature.
Yes, you’re absolutely right of course. I guess with the dearth of mature trees, especially black poplars, in our area, it makes it particularly poignant.
I loved this piece! Well done Nic.
Thanks Sue – it was lovely to write about such a popular poplar! Hope you’re having a great Easter! All best, Nic