tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653813197390045418.post2550195048283659161..comments2023-09-25T10:14:36.934-04:00Comments on In a Soft Light: I Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799729997229744515noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653813197390045418.post-27148781311433641012009-09-08T11:37:23.094-04:002009-09-08T11:37:23.094-04:00I had a catalpa tree at my choldhood home, too. My...I had a catalpa tree at my choldhood home, too. My dad had it cut down because it was too messy! But I remember the scent was heavenly.Deborah Godinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15175977572194074388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653813197390045418.post-2488306306676905752009-09-08T06:31:30.915-04:002009-09-08T06:31:30.915-04:00I am unsure if I have seen this tree or not but I ...I am unsure if I have seen this tree or not but I love the heart shaped leaves and the rich green color... beautiful picture!<br /><br />Hugz♥Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324458825591614167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653813197390045418.post-46490405533815367312009-09-08T00:10:42.452-04:002009-09-08T00:10:42.452-04:00Stunning shot, don't think i have ever seen a ...Stunning shot, don't think i have ever seen a catalpa tree!Journeying Fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778946547578149190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653813197390045418.post-12566542767186676922009-09-07T12:14:51.807-04:002009-09-07T12:14:51.807-04:00There were a few of these trees in the neighborhoo...There were a few of these trees in the neighborhood where I grew up and I remember that the across the street neighbor coveted the caterpillars that fed on them for fishing bait. Funny what little things that stick with you through the years.<br /><br />Beautiful shotCharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851293154388793520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653813197390045418.post-26149878066272476422009-09-07T11:52:59.758-04:002009-09-07T11:52:59.758-04:00It IS lovely and does look like a beanstalk fit fo...It IS lovely and does look like a beanstalk fit for Jack.Carolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653813197390045418.post-83892669757080787342009-09-07T10:57:02.162-04:002009-09-07T10:57:02.162-04:00Our Catalpas seed pods are just turning brown now....Our Catalpas seed pods are just turning brown now. There is only one gorgeous huge Golden Catalpa left across the street. There used to be 3. I am sure that the apartment dwellers have no idea what a great specimen they are.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653813197390045418.post-27460803367546914252009-09-07T09:36:54.776-04:002009-09-07T09:36:54.776-04:00I love the fragrance, myself! I have been known to...I love the fragrance, myself! I have been known to stand under a catalpa tree in bloom and simply inhale!<br />One interesting note - despite the trees being weak, none of the ones around here took damage in the great Ice Storm of '98. Almost all the other trees lost limbs.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609527768798543641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653813197390045418.post-69010059684707382332009-09-07T07:56:43.574-04:002009-09-07T07:56:43.574-04:00My husband studied dendrology during the brief tim...My husband studied dendrology during the brief time he attended college and I learned about a lot of trees along with him. The catalpa was one of my favorites for the same reason as yours! Plus it was quite unique.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6653813197390045418.post-23235301787565949332009-09-07T06:29:24.711-04:002009-09-07T06:29:24.711-04:00Colors are so good..Colors are so good..Sahildeki Evhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260671662786562610noreply@blogger.com