In the garden of our summer house stands a worthy old warden tree – a Sallow. Our children have climbed it every summer, and so did their father when he was a child. Sallows do not get very old, but this tree is a giant, and possibly about 100-150 years old. About double the age it ”should” get.
In the header he was still standing this Spring when we moved in.
But this is the sight that met us when we arrived for the final shut down for winter. Our children were sad to see it, and the only one who did not mind was Milo.
About a third of the trunk had fallen, but fortunately the little house managed without any damage. This sight was what we have feared to meet every Spring on our arrival – and now it was a fact. Hopefully the majestic tree will survive and thrive many years still. There is a sapling striving up right behind it – we tend to it with love.
Leya 
Oh what a shame … such a splendid tree!
Two thirds are still standing – we hope for it to survive!
I suppose it is nature’s idea of pruning. I’m glad the house was spared and feel sure the venerable tree has many more years left in it.
How reassuring, Susan! I hope you are right.
Wow, you were lucky … it didn’t land on your little cottage. I suppose trees are like us … when we get old we get fragile. So sad … such a beautiful tree Love the header image. Welcome, Home by the way!!!!
Thank you, Viveka – and thank you again! Never wanted to leave that country…
I know the feeling … *smile
Decent of the tree to side step the house – still sad though
Thank you, Abrie – and trees are kind hearted in general!
Oh, how very sad, Ann Christine…hope what remains of the tree can survive a bit longe. God to seethe summerhouse was undamaged
Sue, I am glad too. And hope for it to stay with us!
Yes, never give up hope!
It must be a shock for you! So sad to see these photos, AC…
Thank you for your kind thoughts, Amy, we hope the new sprout will grow!
What a tree. So glad it missed the house. I have no doubt it will grow again from the trunk. They usually do:-)
Then I trust you! There is a little one coming – and we try to see to it and do our best to make it grow. Many years ago we had to remove two other parts ov the trunk as they were threatening the house.
I enjoyed these Thursday thoughts even though a little sad to see an old favourite tumble to earth. Will you leave it as natural sculpture I wonder?
Glad you enjoyed my thoughts, Laura. In my garden at home I leave the fallen trees as they are, but this one we have to remove. It covers a great deal of the garden and the path to the sea. And it is so spread out that I fear the house would be covered in grass and flowers…Beautiful, but a bit unmanagable.
I’m so sorry. But I am thinking very encouraging thoughts toward the sapling.
So am I. It feels good to know the young one gets even more encouraging thoughts.
So lovingly told Ann-Christine 🙂
Brian, I love trees…and especially those who have experienced many, many years. I always wish they could speak to everyone. They speak to me.
I am glad as trees speak to me as well
You and me, Brian💚
Sad to see such a gran old tree fall. I take it that some of the tree survives and possibly it will provide new growth to carry one. And thankfully you do have a nearby sprout.
True, Steve. Two parts of the trunk is still standing and make a good home for the insects and birds . There is nothing like a tree home!
Quite a story! New beginnings. Blissful fields…<3
Thank you – sharing stories is a joy!
Wow – so lucky it missed the house! What an idyllic first photo. The Sweden I dream of.
😚 It still exists in some places…😊
Yes. I hope it will re shoot and grow large again. Is it slow growing?
Yes, it is.
How are you doing dear
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Thank heaven it missed the house! It’s shared it’s beauty for so many years, and at least you’ve not lost this old friend for good. 🙂 🙂
True, Jo. And may it be a place of joy for the family that might come after us!
Goes what a sight that must have been. I hope the sapling grows up really strong. 🙂
I hope so too. The old tree is leaning in the right direction. If it falls, the youngster might not be broken anyway.
Fingers crossed. 😊
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Hello, Vernon
What a shock. This tree is part of your family and its history. I’m so glad it has a little longer, and at least one sapling in its name.
I am glad too. We hope the little one will grow strong.