Grow a Fruit Tree

Put down roots for you, the birds, bees, and planet earth

“This way, this way,” shouted LJ as he waved an orange flag to guide the truck driver bringing tree saplings into the parking lot. He pulled his cap down lower over his eyes; although it was early morning, the sun was already making its presence known.

LJ and his book club members were volunteers in Puttin Down Roots. This city-sponsored program…