Awhile back I noticed that a Eucalyptus tree was being trimmed at a nearby park. I asked my teenage son to get me a branch next time he was over that way –you know, because you never know when you may need a Eucalyptus branch.
Actually, I was thinking maybe a few twiggy branches to put in a vase or to make a pretty wreath.
I didn’t realize that he gathered some friends and on their skateboards they all dragged several large 10 foot-plus branches home for me. More Eucalyptus than I could use in a lifetime.
Sadly, the branches weren’t usable because they had some sort of bugs. The boys didn’t seem to mind. I think they thought it was pretty funny skateboarding down the street dragging huge branches.
I was able to salvage the pods and used them in this vase to prop up my candles.
Thank you boys! The Eucalyptus pods smell great and are a nice fall touch.
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love these! i need to find some :) (want to borrow your son and his skateboard??)
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ReplyDeletehaha! Your son sounds like mine...oh the things that entertain our boys! I've seen those pods in Cali, at my inlaws but I didn't know what they were from. Now I know! They look wonderful in the vase!
ReplyDeleteLove the eucalyptus pods as a filler! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThose are great! They look like worn wooden buttons or rusty jingle bells.
ReplyDeleteThe look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe refreshing smell of eucalyptus around them must be wonderful!!