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‘History gardens’
Heirlooms come in all shapes and sizes: grand-dad’s gold watch, Aunt Nettie’s cherry dining table. Seen and appreciated daily, such tangible links to the past have the power to summon vivid recollections – humorous, reassuring – the legends and follies that comprise a family history. In the garden, too, we speak of “heirloom roses” and other cherished species carefully preserved. But the plants we grow today are often many generations descended from the actual plants our ancestors grew. Our own grandparents’ garden itself, if it survives at all, has undoubtedly evolved under succeeding generations. When a gardener lays down his trowel once and for all, his handiwork may quickly disappear. Except if he, or she, has planted a tree. Plant a tree and you offer a gift to people you may never know. The trees we inherit are often the only indication that, once upon a time, a gardener lived here. Trees the pioneers planted for every future generation have matured into majestic, living antiques in a hundred years so that we can now enjoy them. The Kimball Area Historical Society invites you for “Supper in the Park” from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, for hot roast beef on homemade buns (or gourmet hot dogs, if you prefer), potato salad, baked beans, dessert and beverage. Reasonable prices.