On this visit changes are present everywhere, those once tightly closed buds have now burst open, revealing a breathtaking sight. The branches of our Northern Red Oak are adorned with buds. Their color dances in the sunlight, infusing the tree with a newfound vitality.
Phrenologically speaking, these fully developed buds symbolize the tree’s complete embrace of growth and rejuvenation. Each leaf represents the Northern Red Oak’s ability to harness the energy of the sun, transforming light into life-sustaining nourishment. It’s a reminder of the tree’s connection to the cycles of nature and its role as a vibrant participant in the ecosystem.
As I stand in awe of this magnificent tree, I’m filled with a profound sense of gratitude and wonder. The Northern Red Oak serves as a reminder that, just like the tree, we too have the potential to blossom and flourish, even after enduring the coldest and harshest of winters.
As I walked deeper into the woods I was met by green shoots sticking up in the understory, the surrounding forest looks very similar however the understory has begun to come to life, and continued recent rains have promoted growth throughout the forest.