“Tiny” No More

There’s nothing wrong with having a tree for a friend. ~Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting

I read somewhere that the average height of an NBA player in 2022-23 was 6 feet 6 inches.

Would you believe that’s exactly the height of my once-tiny Tiny Tree?

More formally known as an Eastern Juniper (or Red Cedar), this tree made its first appearance in my backyard in late 2020 (AKA Pandemic Year). It’s not in a location I’d have chosen, but perhaps the bird who “planted” it had a better idea.

At least it’s in a fairly sheltered site and seems happy with its surroundings.

Way back then, I tied a jaunty red piece of yarn around its tiny trunk, hoping to brighten its spirits for the holidays while warming it from the cold to come.

Today, Tiny Tree is so big that I can no longer find its scarf.

Maybe it will hold still for some colorful bows and Christmas ornaments as the holidays near?