From Dirt to Dividends

Last weekend at the tree farm felt different. While there were numerous springtime cleanup tasks like mowing, weeding, and brush clearing vying for my attention at the farm, I chose something I rarely make time for. I chose to intentionally slow down and scout trees growing in the field. Fresh spring growth at Treetop Acres — exactly where the aphids were hiding. Over the last several weeks, I’ve glanced at trees while riding by on the mower or given them a once-over while walking from one...