FAREWELL BIG TREE

On the last of 2010, a hot gust of wind sent our 20m tall Liquidamber tree crashing into the back garden.  We were very thankful that no one was hurt.

Amazingly it missed the house, bungalow and fences, but it did take out the washing line, trampoline and garden gate.

So for the last month we have been cutting and mulching branches. The garden is still a mess, but we are getting there. 

That tree was a great source of shade all Summer, and without it our house boils and bakes in the hot sun. I am sure that many birds miss its canopy. 

Goodbye lovely shade tree, we miss you so much.