Tree for Ellie at Forest
Tree for Ellie at Forest
Hey there,
so as many of you know a good friend of Forest, Ellie, died earlier this year. Ben ,her husband, along with other folk wanted to plant a tree for her in Edinburgh, and since she was really involved with the Forest we were hoping to plant it in the garden, along with a little plaque or something like this. How do people feel about this?
The tree will be a silver birch, as requested by Ben.
Let me know thoughts, and if it's ok'd then is there a good place to put it? Is anyone on the garden right now who I should speak to?
Thanks,
Dan xx
so as many of you know a good friend of Forest, Ellie, died earlier this year. Ben ,her husband, along with other folk wanted to plant a tree for her in Edinburgh, and since she was really involved with the Forest we were hoping to plant it in the garden, along with a little plaque or something like this. How do people feel about this?
The tree will be a silver birch, as requested by Ben.
Let me know thoughts, and if it's ok'd then is there a good place to put it? Is anyone on the garden right now who I should speak to?
Thanks,
Dan xx
Our big brother's got no heart,
when I get my chance I'm going to punch him in the nose, in the nose, in the nose
when I get my chance I'm going to punch him in the nose, in the nose, in the nose
Re: Tree for Ellie at Forest
Great ...
Blue still has an overview of the Garden ... and was the last to do something.
Blue still has an overview of the Garden ... and was the last to do something.
Re: Tree for Ellie at Forest
sounds a great idea.
blue is meant to be the garden coordinator, though i don't think he or anyone else has been active in keeping it sorted (it's full of nettles atm).
blue is meant to be the garden coordinator, though i don't think he or anyone else has been active in keeping it sorted (it's full of nettles atm).
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Of course. But is the garden really the best place to put it? If we end up leaving the building will something happen to the tree?
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actually very few nettles which is a shame. There is absolutely no problem with a birch tree in tha garden, i have seed packets for flowers to make a memorial bed for Ellie, was also gonna do something for Jack. The tree can be planted in a sunken pot, there are some very big ones so it could happily live for a long time without being moved. Planting too close to the buildings may be an issue with roots and the buildings structure, so a big ol pot would be best. It will look like is planted eh.
I would love to prepare the space before the tree arrives, does anyone want to help?
It would be lovely to turn the garden back into something yielding, and mix this with a place to remember those we have loved that have journeyed on....
Sometime this week i guess.
I would love to prepare the space before the tree arrives, does anyone want to help?
It would be lovely to turn the garden back into something yielding, and mix this with a place to remember those we have loved that have journeyed on....
Sometime this week i guess.
up and at it.
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I totally like the idea of something for Ellie and Jack too. x
"We all tend to idealise kindness and tolerance, then wonder why we find ourselves infested with losers and nutcases." Sebastian Horsley
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both would be very nice.
i vote for topiary... if we can.
r
i vote for topiary... if we can.
r
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call me.
I'll get my hands dirty.
I'll get my hands dirty.
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topiary would be ace.
I will draw up a plan, post it for inspection.
Input for shapes, themes, colours anything....welcome here.
x this is what the garden should be for. Anyone who trashes it will loose their fingers and\or the ability to walk. x
peace up.x
I will draw up a plan, post it for inspection.
Input for shapes, themes, colours anything....welcome here.
x this is what the garden should be for. Anyone who trashes it will loose their fingers and\or the ability to walk. x
peace up.x
up and at it.
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Hey ok great, looks like everyone up for it and Ellie's family really want to come up for it. They are planning January 16th, sound ok?
D xxx
D xxx
Our big brother's got no heart,
when I get my chance I'm going to punch him in the nose, in the nose, in the nose
when I get my chance I'm going to punch him in the nose, in the nose, in the nose
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Fantastic! Both for Ellie and Jack. In its moment I had given some seeds to Baloo to maybe do something for Ellie. But the garden hasn't been attended for a long while and it certainly needs care, anyway. I would love to be able to offer muscle power for the work in the garden but I'm afraid it is not a good idea for me; however what I can do indeed is to offer reposition of energy through a platter of sushi, Miso soup and thick Spanish Hot Chocolate... Any one wanting to partake in the feast??
Susanita, la amiga tonta de Mafalda
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Hi there, Just spoke to Saska, she asked me to pass on the message that Ellie's brother can make it for the 9th of January only. Hope this does not cause bother to anyone if the date is changed. Hope i passed this message on correctly.
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so as soon as it thaws the tree goes in. Was the afternoon nice? i felt funny about coming, i had a thing to say but it all revolved around the garden.....i hope you passed on my love.x
Do we have the tree?
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Do we have the tree?
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up and at it.
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Hellu cornelia, let me know when you decide to plant the tree, since im really up for gettin involved in the garden this would be a really nice occasion
//Cornelia
//Cornelia
tack och hej leverpastej
Re: Tree for Ellie at Forest
re: ellie -- do we want to have A Maxwell item on the new forest menu? if so - what? if not - sorry if that was a crass idea.
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possibly beans on toast? We should ask Ben c, he would know.ravanwin wrote:re: ellie -- do we want to have A Maxwell item on the new forest menu? if so - what? if not - sorry if that was a crass idea.
r
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Our big brother's got no heart,
when I get my chance I'm going to punch him in the nose, in the nose, in the nose
when I get my chance I'm going to punch him in the nose, in the nose, in the nose
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dan - you wanna ask ben for us - just to see if that is ok?
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Ah, Sorry i missed it. I had entered the 16th as the due day... What a pity.
Susanita, la amiga tonta de Mafalda
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do we still want to go ahead and ask Ben or should we keep it just to handsome jack? D xravanwin wrote:re: ellie -- do we want to have A Maxwell item on the new forest menu? if so - what? if not - sorry if that was a crass idea.
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Susana - we haven't planted it yet! Ground was frozen. So don't worry you can still be involved x
Our big brother's got no heart,
when I get my chance I'm going to punch him in the nose, in the nose, in the nose
when I get my chance I'm going to punch him in the nose, in the nose, in the nose
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dan - you is the master of morals and ethics. i think it would be nice / funny / fitting but would understand if it would feel disrespectful so....
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people, what is happening with this? Is it still time to plant something? I am expecting a bunch of bulbs from a Guardian offer and can give very many of them to our garden..
Susanita, la amiga tonta de Mafalda