Category Archives: trees
Wedgwood and the Inaugural Day Storm of 1993
It was January 20, 1993, the day of the inauguration of incoming president Bill Clinton, and I was watching the ceremony and events of the day on TV. I lived in an apartment on the NE 77th Street side of … Continue reading
Cherry Blossoms in March 2017
It was a rainy Sunday in Seattle but cherry trees in bloom signaled the hope of Spring.
Wedgwood: A Leafy Neighborhood
Wedgwoodians love their neighborhood trees, including the Flame Ash street trees which line the arterial 35th Ave NE. In addition to nurturing the trees that we already have, Wedgwoodians are enthusiastic about planting even more trees.
Preserving Wedgwood’s Scarlet Oak Heritage Tree
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has an Urban Forestry division which maintains street trees. In this June 2016 article from the SDOT blog, the tree crew explains the work which was done to preserve Wedgwood’s Scarlet Oak Heritage Tree … Continue reading
In Love with the Trees of Seattle
Are you a Tree Lover? Do you admire trees and tell others about your favorite trees? The City of Seattle has a program just for you: you can become a Tree Ambassador. The Tree Ambassador program is for those who … Continue reading
Seattle Spring Season Plant Tours
Arthur Lee Jacobson is a Seattle resident with a life-long passion for plants. He writes, teaches, and does hands-on gardening work for individuals and businesses. As the season turns to spring, Mr. Jacobson leads walking tours of Seattle’s trees and … Continue reading
Autumn Leaves
The Wedgwood neighborhood of northeast Seattle, renowned for its beautiful trees, is a wonderland of color during the autumn season. The flame ash street trees have turned crimson in October-November. The street trees extend along 35th Ave NE beginning at NE … Continue reading
