Casey Trees, a non-profit dedicated to planting trees in the Washington DC area, recently unveiled a new program to mulch and water trees with custom bikes fitted with trailers. The Water-by-Cycle project is the first of its type in the nation and the inaugural ride allowed tree care over a wider range than previously possible. The custom bike trailers carry hoses that hook up to city fire hydrants and have full permission from the DC Water and Sewage Authority. The bikes allow for the field crew to water newer trees with specialized care without requiring a parking spot or a [...]
Read more...August 14, 2009
June 24, 2009
Tree Project: A New Twist on Seed Bombing
Japanese artist Hiroshi Sunairi has conceived a new twist on the idea of seed bombing by sharing seeds from Hibaku trees that survived the bombing of Hiroshima with gardeners from across the globe. The curated project, titled Leur L’Existence (Tree Project), offers seeds from numerous varieties that include Round Leaf Holly, Persimmon, Chinaberry, Firmiana simplex, Japanese Hackberry and Jujube.
A blog chronicles the growth of these seedlings as they sprout across the planet, serving as a testament that life can truly be cultivated out of chaos and destruction. The endeavor will culminate on December 2009 with a show at the The Horticultural Society of New York, [...]




