Do you remember the Ents from the Lord of the Rings stories?
This was our Ent. The photo is from a few winters ago.
I always felt he was the gaurdian for the back part of our property.
Late last summer, a large part of his leaves changed early and did not drop.
He went to sleep for the winter, and did not wake up this spring.
Most of these pieces will go to firewood.
They will keep us warm in winters to come.
There is already new growth in the area. Do you see the pretty lady bug?
Fresh berries will be here soon.
Change is life.
Cheers,
Kat