The Trees

There are four plants which are not vegetables or flowers, and which will grow so slowly that no updates are needed... but they bear mentioning as well.

Bonzai (Jack Pine): Each of us planted a seed... hopefully they sprout soon.

Japanese Maple: We bought this tree from the same farmer's market guy who sold us a tomato, and transplanted it to a bigger pot right away. The new pot should keep it happy for 8 or so years.


Sago Palm: This palm was purchased very cheaply at Costco and is probably 3-4 years old... we'd been wanting one for a while, so it was too good of a deal to pass up.

Avocado Tree: This tree is ridiculously small for being at least 6 years old, but as an indoor plant with no direct light ever it grew much too spindly and slowly. I put it outside and cut its height in half... after a scary 2 months of losing leaves and battling the elements, it grew real bark and sprouted new sun-tolerant foliage. It is a much happier plant these days.