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In Love with Trees, part 2

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A little over 2 years ago, my Tales from the Garden article was all about how much I love trees, especially the Cottonwoods and Mesquites that I am lucky to live amongst here in Arivaca.    But after writing last month about the idea of planting a tree for a child’s special occasion, I began thinking about where and when my “love affair” with trees began.   I think I have remembered some pretty good clues:     My early childhood was spent growing up on the south side of Chicago, on a typical urban street lined with small brick bungalows and small trees.   One of my friends lived in the house right behind us, with a huge deciduous tree in their back yard, and I loved every chance I got to play under it.   In addition, their street had a big curve in it, unlike anywhere else in the neighborhood, lined with tall trees that arched overhead.   How I wished my house had a shady green canopy over it!   Every Sunday, my parents took us to a little church that was located near the Calumet R