These are our first test flights at recording the Big Old 2 St Tree with a drone. I’m still learning how to fly the drone and learned a few tricks after these first test flights. The tree is so tall I worry about losing the video feed. Here is our 2nd test flight. In a…
The Big Tree
Maintaining A Big Old Tree 2010
Maintaining a big Old tree We had our arborist come out to inspect our for health and safety, as we do just about every year, since 2010. They examine the tree and this year we got another good grade. Later, they will come out and give it some vitamins to keep it strong. In Philadelphia…
Tree of heaven – AILANTHUS – the Junk Yard Dog of Trees
Easy to hate, but very easy to Love. The Ailanthus is a rough tree to kill and is probably why it is considered a weed. They spread fast. However, back in the day they were considered ornamental trees. But things change. In New York, this type of tree had for decades been the centerpiece of the sculpture garden…
Dizzy Video of the Big Old Tree from the Ground
Here is a video of the Big Tree looking up. It might get a little dizzy. Please don’t forget to sign and share our petition to save small open spaces in new developments in Philadelphia. https://www.change.org/p/councilman-mark-squilla-save-old-2-st-tree
The Tree of Heaven Nature’s Gardening Clock
The Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is admittedly a very tricky tree to maintain. We have been maintaining our for many years now. I have to say, it loves to create seedlings. The Tree has a long Philadelphia connection. From http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/tree/ailalt/all.html Sprouts from the first tree-of-heaven in North America, planted in Philadelphia’s Bartram Botanical Garden 1784,…
Short Video of the Big Tree
A short video clip showing the trunk of the tree up and into the branches.
Pictures of The Big Old 2St Tree
Pictures of The Big Old 2St Tree
Sounds from the Tree
capturing life and Sounds under the Big Tree. Listening to the wind rustling the leaves and the local birds chirping away.