A self seeded tree, growing in an awkward place at the front of a border..
Amazing what the prospect of a cup of coffee can achieve..
We had some supervision..
Not a bad rootball..
Perfect.
It’ll stay in the shed for a couple of weeks to recover. Then I’ll bring it in and decorate it on Christmas Eve. A tree for free. Maybe even for next year too?
Nature’s version
We had a real one outside the entrance last year but we are in such a windy area it was quite a chore…our indoor tree needs replacing as it is over 20 years old – saw some amazingly realistic ones today – £200!!!!!!!!!!! Watch this space!
Good grief! But given the cost of cut (real) ones these days, it won’t take long before it’s worth it. And so much ‘greener’..
How perfect! And love your supervisor in his hi-viz jacket.
He’s lovely isn’t he. Sat up there issuing instructions all the while. We gave him some seed to thank him for his contribution.
That’s the kind of tree I like, hopefully should keep if you only bring it in on Christmas Eve. Beautiful photos, love Mr Robin x
That’s what I’m hoping Julie. I’d like to get it established in its pot so it will be a bit bigger for next year.
It’s a really gorgeous shape; I’m very jealous. Much nicer than our B&Q one!
I suspect your B&Q one is a little bigger Em!
Thankfully we have some quite small baubles so can create something proportionate!
That is a lovely tree, I hope you show us what it is like when it is decorated too.
Thanks Cherie. I did find a bigger one, but it looked good where it was growing, so we left it be.
Absolutely perfect.
Thanks Sue. Loved your post today.. exactly what Christmas should be.
A LOVELY ROOTBALL INDEED
A few roots broke off, that’s the problem.
That is a wonderful tree! The picture of Mr Robin is perfect; maybe you could get him to sit on one of the tree’s branches. He would make a lovely living decoration!!!
He was sitting in the acer (bottom) just before we took the photo, and on the fork handle before that.
The tree is great but OH! I LOVE THE ROBIN! Just love those beautiful little English robins. Sigh…
They are beautiful, and very tame. This one hops around about six inches from my hand when I am weeding, waiting for any grubs. Or he’ll sit on an overhanging branch and give me a serenade.
Perfet !
I love the shape, and lots of room between the branches for baubles and beeds 🙂
Your little Robin is precious such sweet little birds.
Of all the English birds, they are my favorite.
~Jo
The Robins are very sweet, they’re one of my favourite birds too.
How lucky you are to have a free tree and such a nice shape as well – hope it survives for next year.
Ideally I should have potted it up much earlier in the year, but with a bit of TLC I hope it will be OK.
My parents bought a potted tree one year, by the time we sold their house, it was the biggest tree in the garden – pretty impressive though. I’m thinking of doing the same this year. I can’t quite bring myself to see Christmas trees as a crop any more – am I being hypersensitive?
This tree would have been dug up anyway next year, because it was growing in the wrong place. I just thought I’d use what I already had. Not the perfect conditions for it to re-establish under though.
That is a wonderful tree and free too! I love the way robins come close to see what you are up to in the garden. It is always such a treat to see them:)
Yes, and their lovely cheery song too!
Stunning images! Especially of that lovely bird, love the colors she/he has. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Thanks, Alex. It’s been very cold today. They’ve been hopping about on the bird table, fattening up on seeds.
Perfect little tree – make sure you check for hidden squirrels before you bring it inside remember the Griswold Xmas Tree!
I’ll give it a good dousing down with the water pistol first.
How lovely & special. Enjoy your dear little gift from nature !
Thanks Penny.
Beautiful,,,, and all your own too, what could be better.
It’s still looking OK, so far. I hope it can cope with its time indoors. Thanks Sue.