tree project

At Madrona Elementary School in Edmonds, WA, Gary Baxter Smith had a workshop with 9 students, planting an assortment of seeds including persimmon, chinese date, japanese hackberry, chinese parasol tree, the holly and the persian lilac. Then, before any other seeds sprouted, Sendan seeds sprouted. "Sendan compared with a peanut butter jar to give an idea of how big it already is!" ---Gary "One of my student's mom sent me this picture of their Sendan plant!" ---Gary Congratulations, Gary! Click here for two other posts of Gary Baxter Smith in Tree Project Hibaku seed planting workshop by Gary Baxter Smith at Madrona Elementary School in Edmonds, WA GARY SMITH - PERSIMMON , CHINABERRY SEEDS IN SEATTLE

‘Religion is the wound, not the bandage.’ -- Dennis Potter Tom Gilroy, t he end of June, the Japanese Hackberry seed sprouted and this pic was taken on July 26, 2009 July 2, 2009 Dr Patrick So: in reverence abandoned Hackberry bows forth Congratulations, guys!!

"but of what use is it to say what we do when everybody can see it if he wants to?" - picasso "no chains around my feet, but I'm not free" - marley "Hiroshi, It's very strange but the seeds that I planted the most recently have sprouted first!! Here are the pics of the Sendan." ---Rob Congrats, Rob! "I also have separated my three Sendan plants and put them in three different pots as you can see." ---Rob Close up of Sendan seedling "My parasol seeds have finally sprouted (Aug. 6th)!" ---Rob Congratulations on your Parasol sprout.....it is August 6th, the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. This Parasol Tree sprout was born on 8/6, 2009

"My seed has finally sprouted. Bob Lyon's has sprouted as well" ---Karen Congrats, I look forward to more pictures, Karen! "Hi Hiroshi- Attached is Bob Lyon's seed. It's doing quite well." All the best, ---Karen

"Hiroshi, I planted my parasol seeds today, July 25th, and I am excited for the plants to grow." ---dave Good Luck, Dave! "Hey Hiroshi, My Chinese Parasol plant sprouted! I snapped off a few photos of the plant as it first began to sprout, and the second series of photos are from the next day. It was as if the plant appeared overnight (the other sprouts that you see in the photo are randomly growing plants that I can't seem to identify yet. I suppose some seeds were in the potting mix that I used.)" ---Dave Congrats, Dave!!

Katy's Round Leaf Holly sprouted and this is the first American Hibaku Holly sprout in Tree Project 2009! Congrats, Katy! www.katyhamer.com Http://eyes-towards-the-dove. blogspot.com The 1st sprout of Round Leaf Holly The 2nd sprout of Round Leaf Holly "Hi Hiroshi, Hope you had a happy weekend! Here are the second batch of Round Leaf Holly pics. Two seeds have now sprouted. The first has 4 leaves while the other is really itty bitty but does seem to be growing as well. I circled and made an arrow to point it out :)" "HI Hiroshi! I've had more recent growth on my Round Leaf Holly! I'm attaching a few pictures. The leaves are shiny and they unfold as they grow. Quite exciting. The plant has enjoyed being by an open window during the day and sits on the counter during the evening. Hope you are well!" ---Katy x

"I looked at the bottom of my pot and found one sprout coming out the bottom so I decided I must have planted the seed upside down and have turned it around so that it is facing up. Then, sprouted!" ---Kathy with her cat! Most recent update of a persimmon seedling Congrats, Kathy! "Here's a new photo of my plant with my cat Coco." ---Kathy Wonderful! Coco looks really great with the seedling!

"Hi, I planted this Sendan seedling on the 12th of July and it sprouted today, the 22nd. I look forward to sending more updates in the near future!" ---Bernard Good Luck, Bernard!!

"Hey, one of mine sprouted. I took a good photo of it (I'm a photographer :) I've attached a photo with my standard watermark for my photography at the bottom... Who knows maybe someone will like it! I will photo document the tree's growth and keep them coming." --- Carl Heindl www.eroder.com Congrats, Carl!

"Thank you for forwarding the sprouting tips! Just wanted to thank you for sending the Sendan seeds.... and good news! 2 of them have sprouted in my flat in London, Hackney." --- Veronique Dupont Congrats, Veronique!

Mark Feldman with newly planted pots on May 12th at "Eat Clay or Die" exhibition curated by Susannah Tisue and Michele Quan in May at Greenwich House Pottery. Congrats, Mark!

Susannah Tisue and Michael Miritello with newly planted pots on May 12th at "Eat Clay or Die" exhibition in May at Greenwich House Pottery. Michael Miritello, Susannah Tisue, Diana Tisue and Cynthia Tisue