Planting More Trees with Campbell and Joel

Slowly the trees and shrubs, partially financed by the FRRR, are being planted.

Campbell and Joel planting 2 more trees Trident Maples in
the cemetery in 35 degree heat

It would have been nice to get all these trees planted in winter. But that wasn't possible because the grant didn't come in time and when had opportunity to do the planting. The main problem with securing a grant where a bit more physical presence/work is required, is that there has to be time to do the work. It takes longer than what we imagine, because trying to have everyone in one place and all with a space available at the time can be a logistical nightmare.

The planting, not only maintaining them and watching the plants grow, is a huge pleasure and especially so when we plant the larger shrubs and trees. Because this makes an instant viewable difference to an area. The board of trustees of the Cassilis cemetery have decided to plant trees that are colourful because, the area is beautiful and serene in it's own right. It has room for a little or a lot of colour that will make it even more desirable to sit and enjoy, and this is just the start.

Unpredictable and unreliable rainfall makes the task challenging, but that will make it all the more wonderful when we see the fruits from the sweat of our brow deliver a result that will give all residents and visitors pleasure

The planting of these trees in both the cemetery and the recreation reserve has been a family affair where possible, but has had to be done at times, when people were available.

There are two more Trident Maples to be planted in the cemetery area and then the established tree planting will be complete for this year.