Planting the apple tree that grew out of a log!
Last week I was walking out to water the garden, and noticed leaves on a log! An apple tree had gone rotten so we took it down, which was a few months ago. It wants to survive!
Hopefully whatever had infected the tree was gone, after we had disassembled the tree. Now it can reassemble!
Video of the log prior to planting; then, pictures of it afterwards:
Added some annotation to this one. There were three apple trees, but none were producing. The one labeled "1" is outside the chicken pen, near the wood shelter. The second one we cut way back a few months ago, as we will be making the fencing higher and putting fencing on top, to keep the raccoons out. The third is the log I just planted, and the arrow shows where the tree had been (off screen) before we cut it down. It was just outside the chicken pen.
While we can't reassemble the entire tree, perhaps it can reassemble itself somewhat! :)
Edit: I just learned about vid.me! So I created a libertyteeth account there, and uploaded the video of the log as the first video; I'll copy that immediately below:
https://vid.me/ddQNN
And, aha! I see that Steemit has custom code to handle YouTube video links, but none to handle vid.me links. So, perhaps I'll stick with YouTube for the time being. Appreciate any insights! :)
That is very cool, I am curious to know how it does so do update! We have remeants of an old apple orchard here, and the rootstock has taken over on many of the trees. There are plums and quince all over this area that started life as apple trees, so you may get a surprise if it does grow! Did you know that just about every fruit we eat came from the rose?
:) I also no longer believe in evolution, FYI.
But what you described is really neat and aligns with something my dad said about this log -- that most apple trees are grafted onto an existing "other" tree (wild apple tree, usually I think?), which means that even though that log came from a specific type of apple tree (forget which one), it likely won't develop into those types of apples.
It is not evolution, it is a family. If you look at a rose hip and an apple, you will notice they are really quite similar.
Have you delved into the Sumerian texts? I have a new understanding and appreciation for Jesus after traversing that bunny hole, although I still would certainly not call myself "Christian." Not by modern definitions or standards.
Oh, and the "family" aspect -- I find it really neat that vegetables that look like body parts, tend to help those body parts.
When I was on DP, I had posted a link about Nibiru and got trashed for it. Someone commented a link to Sumerian texts on that post, and I had started reading them (Sitchin, I believe?), but didn't get too far as I realized that the link I had read was in error. Something about Google Earth blacking out coordinates in the sky, and then un-blacking them and there's a winged planet there. Turns out the coordinates were different, so I mentioned my mistake and stopped sharing and participating in Nibiru discussions. I suppose I lumped Sumerian texts in with them.
Would be interested in any pointers you have, for researching.
Am nearing the end of Psalms at the moment, having read New Testament first, then started back at the beginning of the OT. I know I'm forgetting an awful lot of what I'm reading, but I'm still glad I'm reading it.
I have the grandkids until tomorrow, so give me a day or two but I will be happy to send some links, I think you will be intrigued.
Cool, thanks! :)
This is long, but this guy is incredible. If you are not familiar with his work, he is like a one man bunny hole... He has been down them ALL, and like me, he finds that all roads lead to Sumer, if you are willing to walk the long and winding path. It starts here, if you want it too... :)
Cool, thanks! Starting on it now.
Hey, you might make a post about this as well, to reach a wider audience. HUGS!
Very cool! A while back I read an article about symbiotic trees. Someone did a study and discovered that trees can communicate through their root structures. Strong trees can help weaker trees by providing them with water and nutrients. It was a very very interesting study. But if you think about how long trees can live, sometimes hundreds of years, they must have developed some special wisdom! Your example further confirms this.
Neat! I started a book that described exactly that before we moved but have lost track of it, one of the downsides to having off-Kindle reading. :)
The book is "The Secret Life of Plants" by Peter Tompkins. Fascinating reading! Thanks for the reminder.
Cool! I will have to check it out!
It's alive. :)
Hey @libertyteeth! That's cool to see that! Did it grow there by itslef or you put him there?
We cut down an apple tree that had gone bad, and this was one of the logs from that.
It has a hole running through the center of it. So, it's possible that the rot is still present, and it might not last. We shall see!
Great post!
So does that apple tree grow on the top of another tree?
We had to cut one down; this log came from the other tree, but no, it's just sitting in the soil.
Awesome post @libertyteeth, it grows there like the boss, so it is easy to move it around your garden :d
:D Well, not any more, now it's in the ground. :)
Do you live in the countryside? @libertyteeth. I hope to have a farm like you so that I can enjoy it every morning and during the sunset!
Not exactly, we've got less than an acre in a small town near Boston. Saw a raccoon near the garden today, got the pellet gun but he was gone when I got back. Something is taking apart our blossoms -- zucchini, acorn squash, and another squash plant, I saw blossoms on the ground and the stems cut. Maybe the raccoon?
I have a game trail camera, need to set it up. Perhaps today!
I never think it is possible for a log to grow an apple tree, but now I can see it is possible!
I will try to do like this one day and see whether it is possible for me :D
:D are you going to use the robot to grow the plant? That's must be awesome.
:D
Great! @libertyteeth, So we don't need soil to grow this apple tree? What happen when it grow bigger?
Oh, no, it's in the soil -- the log will develop roots, just as it developed a branch.
If I hadn't planted it then the branch would have died; it was using the energy left in the log. I'm really surprised it did that! And the leaves looked so nice and crisp, too; I saw it today and it's wilting a little. I'm watering it as well, while it's getting started. Fingers crossed! :)