June 08, 2007. In the April 28 entry, I described how we lopped down our large empress tree. Empress trees are known for their tendency to resprout from the roots, so we kept an eye on its new growth. Sure enough, it wasn't long before a soft-hairy new shoot zoomed up, with huge leaves. Sitting and looking at it for a while, I was suddenly struck how the texture and color of the succulent stalk resembled Shrek's princess Fiona - ears and all! One of the sillier thoughts I've had in the garden, I admit. |