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August 7, 2008 — 3:25 pm

There are a lot of unimportant things in this world. When my bosses were freaking out and I had extremely tight deadlines, I shrugged, got to work, and finished what I could. I did not worry. It wasn’t a big thing.

What is a big thing? Devin’s tree is a big thing. And that tree, it is dying.

I cannot handle this. I CANNOT handle this. I went to the garden store with photos begging for help. She’s going to pass it on to their expert tomorrow and let me know what to do about it. But I am terrified – TERRIFIED – that it is too far gone already.

I am scared what will happen to me if it does die. I can tell you it will not be good.

12 responses to “More”

  1. Mrs.Spit says:

    Oh Nat, I’m sorry.

    Send me the photo’s and I’ll take a look and get an agrologist to take a look.

  2. JuliaS says:

    Oh Natalie! That is a big thing – I hope you can find out what is wrong with it and take care of it. I know a lady here who can grow anything and probably would know what to do – though Mrs. Spit is a bit of a horticulturist and I am sure will be very helpful.

    Sending many well-tree wishes and prayers your way.

  3. Amy says:

    Nat ~ So sorry to hear about Devin’s tree…is it just the leaves that are gone? I thought my tree had died as well…all the leaves were brown and falling off. Turns out it was Japanese Beetles eating the leaves. The tree is coming back now. I hope that it’s something that can be helped.

  4. luna says:

    natalie, hope devin’s tree heals quick! so sorry.

    it still upsets me that the lemon tree I planted for our son has never fruited in two years. I try not to think of the symbolism…

  5. Becky says:

    Oh Nat, I’m sorry.

  6. Amanda says:

    I am so sorry… hugs and thoughts for you.

  7. Raychel says:

    Oh no! I hope somebody can help you. I don’t know squat about trees or I would be offering my help.

  8. CLC says:

    I don’t know anything about trees, but I hope the people at the nursery can help!

  9. Stephanie says:

    I know that feeling, watching it, worrying if it will make it. It’s crushing.

    I planted a dwarf cherry tree after my m/c (DH wanted a cherry tree, I wanted an apple… but I went with his choice eventually.), and it looked like it was dying. I planted it in May, and no new buds turned into leaves. The leaves it had got eaten, and turned yellow and many fell off.

    I started watering it everyday, checking in on it, hoping maybe I could revive it… and last week I noticed new leaves popping off the base of the tree. Out of the main trunk,at the bottom, oddly enough.

    I thought for sure it was going to die, until I saw those little leaves.

    Maybe get extra TLC; some pesticide, some fertilizer, and water it extra.

    Hopefully it will survive.
    Lots of hopeful vibes your way.

  10. KC says:

    I hope it does not die. I UNDERSTAND the symbolism. I attach so much meaning to things relating to our little boy too. When/if anything happens it kills me. I has been 21 months and I am STILL that way.

  11. Emerald Rose says:

    *hugs* I hope that the tree is fine *hugs*

  12. Beth says:

    I understand the symbolism… I have a very struggling coral bark japanese maple…. I hope you can find out how to save your tree.