I am not sure if others feel as I do, but I cannot feel anything but sadness when I see trees being cut down.
Developers, in most cases, couldn't care less and just clear the ground of trees - some of which are eighty years or more and have been part of a beautiful landscape and enjoyed by those people living near by.
The other day, on my way to the shops, I passed a lovely fig tree - the new season's leaves had formed and there were small figs developing on the branches.
I have been walking past this tree for years and have always loved the scent that the leaves give off as one passes by.
A few days later, as I walked on the same route, I was horrified to see that someone had cut down the fig tree - cut is too nicer word - it had been hacked down to ground level - why? - the tree was growing next to a pathway, giving shade in summer as well as lovely fruit for everyone.
I found a short branch on the ground which I picked up and took home with me - deciding to see if I could get some cuttings from it.
I have no idea how long the branch has been lying there and maybe I am too late, but I shall try.
The first thing that I did was to put it into a jar of water to try and hydrate it - that was three days ago and so today I shall make cuttings and plant them in a pot - if the cuttings take, I shall be thrilled and be able to give them away to family and friends.
So wish me luck.
