THE GREENSCAPE GARDENS TREE TEST.

Gardeners beware, you're going to be amazed at this corny test but you'll be surprised at the answers. What tree did you fall from? Find your birthday, find your tree and then scroll down... This is really cool and somewhat accurate.

• Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree

• Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree

• Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree

• Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree

• Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree

• Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree

• Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree

• Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree

• Mar 21 - Oak Tree

• Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree

• Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Spruce

• Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree

• Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree

• May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree

• May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree

• May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree

• Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree

• Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree

• Jun 24 - Birch Tree

• Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree

• Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree

• Jul 15 to Jul 25 - Elm Tree

• Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree

• Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree

• Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree

• Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree

• Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree

• Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree

• Sep 23 - Olive Tree

• Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree

• Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Spruce

• Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree

• Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree

• Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree

• Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree

• Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree

• Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree• Dec 22 - Beech Tree

• Dec 23 to Dec 31 - Apple Tree

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CHACTERISTICS OF TREES IN HUMAN TERMS

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APPLE TREE (Love) - of slight build, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination

ASH TREE (Ambition) - uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes partnership very seriously.

BEECH TREE (Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.)

BIRCH TREE (Inspiration) - vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly,pretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.

CEDAR TREE (Confidence) - of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others,self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.

CHESTNUT TREE (Honesty) - of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritates easily and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood, loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner.

CYPRESS TREE (Faithfulness) - strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, content, optimistic, craves money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic, and careless.

ELM TREE (Noble-Minded) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, loudest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.

FIG TREE (Sensibility) - very strong, a bit self-willed,independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a social butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence.

FIR TREE (Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, dignity, sophisticated, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to them, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious, uncontested lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable.

HAZELNUT TREE (Extraordinary) - charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment.

HORNBEAM TREE (Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.

LIME TREE (Doubt) - accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress, and labor, dislikes laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous but loyal.

MAPLE TREE (Independent) - no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.

OAK TREE (Brave) - robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.

OLIVE TREE (Wisdom) - loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.

PINE TREE (Particular) - loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, everything disappointments until it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical.

POPLAR TREE (Uncertainty) - looks very decorative, not very self-confident, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.

SPRUCE (Sensitivity) - full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

WALNUT TREE (Passion) - unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.

WEEPING WILLOW (Melancholy) - beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner.

THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER

LOOK BEFORE YOU OPEN YOUR EYES

EARLY MORNING FOG
LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION
GARY LUCY

THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER

I DIDN'T LOSE MY MIND,
I SOLD IT ON EBAY.

GARY LUCY ORIGINAL

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ANGER IS ONE LETTER SHORT OF DANGER

TATANKA, SOUTH DAKOTA

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I'M GOING TO LIVE LIFE OR DIE TRYING.

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EVERYONE IN LIFE HAS A PURPOSE,
EVEN IF ITS TO SERVE AS A BAD EXAMPLE

WILD BURROS (ASSES)

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LIFES TOUGH, GET A HELMET!

BADLANDS POKER RUN

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IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH DUCT TAPE,
YOU HAVEN'T USED ENOUGH.

THE BADLANDS

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I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW,
THE BRAIN IS GONE.....

THE BADLANDS

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IF YOU THINK EDUCATION IS EXPENSIVE,
TRY IGNORANCE.

OZARK ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE

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A GARDEN CENTER CAN BE JUDGED
BY THE QUALITY OF ITS PROVERBS.

GREENSCAPE GARDENS SPRING TIME

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43% OF ALL STATISTICS ARE WORTHLESS

TODAY THE PERENNIAL HOUSE IS APPROXIMATELY 10% FULL

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TO TOUCH THE EARTH
IS TO HAVE HARMONY WITH NATURE.

THE FARM

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A CLOSED MOUTH GATHERS NO FEET.

THE FARM

THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER MOURNS THE PASSING

OF ANOTHER GREAT AMERICAN.

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:

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*Knowing when to come in out of the rain;

*Why the early bird gets the worm;

*Life isn't always fair;

*and maybe it was my fault.

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Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

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His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place.

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Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate;

teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch;

and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

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Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

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Common sense felt abused when his employment of 30 years in a successful business was outsourced overseas to improve the bottom line and he now works nights as a school custodian even though he has a masters degree in business management.

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Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses;

and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

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Common Sense knew that saving for retirement was financially sound until the harsh reality of Wall Street greed reduced his life-time savings by 40% almost overnight.

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Common Sense took a beating when he couldn't defend himself from a burglar in his own home and the burglar sued him for assault.

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Common Sense was further pained, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

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Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, when his taxes increased but he wasn't eligible for unemployment benefits but welfare recipients were receiving thousands of dollars without ever paying any money into the system. The list is endless but his perseverance finally failed.

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Common Sense was preceded in death,

by his parents: Truth and Trust,

by his wife: Discretion,

by his daughter: Responsibility and

by his son: Reason.

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He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;

*I Know My Rights

*I Want It Now

*Someone Else Is To Blame

*I'm A Victim

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Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

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REGRETFULLY COMMON SENSE AIN'T TOO COMMON ANYMORE. "RIP" AS AMERICA SINKS QUICKLY INTO A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY.

Comments on this sad passing will be greatly appreciated. "The Old Sign Philosopher!!!"

THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER

EVER STOP TO THINK AND FORGET TO START AGAIN?

THE BEST VIEW OF THE ARCH IS FROM THE RIVER

THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER

FRUSTRATION IS NOT HAVING ANYONE TO BLAME BUT YOURSELF.

IT WILL ALWAYS BE THE ADMIRAL IN MY BLOG.
HER DAYS ARE PROBABLY NUMBERED.

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OF COURSE I'M IN SHAPE.
ISN'T ROUND A SHAPE?

MISSISSIPPI RIVER BUOY.

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NO AMOUNT OF PLANNING
WILL EVER REPLACE DUMB LUCK.

THIS PHOTO CAN ONLY BE TAKEN FROM A BOAT ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
A 500 FOOT BLUFF MAKES IT A FORTRESS FROM THE RIVER ROAD BELOW.

CHURCH AT PRINCIPIA COLLEGE, ILLINOIS

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I INTEND TO LIVE FOREVER----
SO FAR, SO GOOD.

GETTYSBURG NATIONAL PARK

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A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS,
ACTUALLY $10 FOR VIEWS LIKE THIS.

GRAND TETONS

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MANY COMPLAIN OF THEIR LOOKS
BUT NONE OF THEIR BRAINS.
DO YOU REALIZE WHAT IT TOOK TO CREATE A RAILROAD
IN SUCH CONDITIONS OVER 100 YEARS AGO?

DURANGO SILVERTON RAILROAD, COLORADO

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT,
BUT NOBODY'S PERFECT,
SO WHY PRACTICE?

SILVERTON, COLORADO

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A MORNING WITHOUT COFFEE
IS LIKE SOMETHING WITHOUT SOMETHING ELSE.
THE ANZANI'S LEFT SINCE THERE WAS NO STARBUCKS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
AND MOVED TO SEATTLE

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK

GREENSCAPE GARDENS TIPS

Landscape Curb Appeal And Real Estate Value

Realtors estimate that over 95 percent of the people who are out shopping for a home won't even get out of their cars if the house doesn't have “curb appeal.”With so much emphasis on decreasing property values and foreclosures, it helps to know where to spend one's money. Apparently, good landscaping can increase the value of a homeowner's property by up to 15 percent, according to research done by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). A landscape architect, designer or contractor can offer the expertise to design and install landscaping that would end up recouping 100 to 200 percent of the seller's initial investment.
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Editor's note: Not a bad investment for your money. I've been saying this for more than 30 years. BUT. The real benefit is the self esteem from having a home which is a delight to live in because of the beauty of nature in your own landscape.

THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER

A PERSON WHO CAN'T LEAD AND WON'T FOLLOW,
MAKES A DANDY ROADBLOCK.

OVERLOOK FROM DURANGO SILVERTON RAILROAD

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WISE MEN LEARN BY OTHER MEN'S MISTAKES,
FOOLS BY THEIR OWN.

DURANGO SILVERTON NARROW GUAGE RAILROAD

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IT TAKES ONE TREE TO MAKE 10,000 MATCHES,
BUT ONLY ONE MATCH TO BURN 10,000 TREES.

WILDWOOD, COLORADO