Lemons

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Sometimes life hands you lemons; other times, it hands you the whole tree!

I had no idea I was about to inherit not one, but two lemon trees. I was sitting at my desk, mind wandering, when a friend walked in carrying a large box. Inside was a lemon tree. Before I could even process what was happening, she dropped it off and returned moments later with a second tree.

Apparently, she'd had the trees for about five years, but they had never really thrived under her care. Hoping they might have a better chance at success, she decided to pass them along to me and let me take on the challenge. I happily accepted, with visions of fresh lemons dancing in my head.

Each tree stands about three feet tall and is in desperate need of a larger pot, fresh soil, and the perfect sunny spot to call home. I, of course, immediately began planning their future. Tim, however, was far less enthusiastic when he saw me carrying the large box through the door and heard the words, "They'll need to come inside for the winter."

Strangely enough, no visions of fresh lemons seemed to be dancing in his head.

For now, I've only brought one tree home. I may keep the second one at my office and see which location proves to be the better growing environment. Consider it a little lemon tree experiment.

I'm not quite sure how I became the go-to person for rescuing struggling houseplants, but here I am. What I lack in outdoor gardening skills, I apparently make up for with a pretty reliable indoor green thumb. Somehow, plants that arrive looking a little sad tend to leave looking much happier.

I'm excited to see what happens with these beautiful trees. And fair warning: if I actually manage to get them to produce lemons, I may become absolutely unbearable with all the bragging. There will likely be photos, updates, and perhaps even a celebratory glass of homemade lemonade...or Lemon drop martini.

As the day began, I had no idea I'd be coming home with a brand-new project. Then again, isn't that often how life works? The most unexpected gifts, and adventures, usually arrive when we're least expecting them.

"Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures." ~ Lovelle Drachman