There will always be green shoots

I’ve called this painting, “There will always be green shoots”.

When you watch nature you sometimes see wondrous things that others do not see. The wonder of nature illustrates to humanity that somewhere, sometime green shoots will always appear.

By late May 2020, our almost 50-year-old Pin Oak had shed all its leaves.  Its leaves are left where they fall to add nutrient to the soil for its winter rest and for its spring blooming and protect during the heat of summer into autumn.  Along with other parts of our garden this tree is also fed by a sub-surface rain garden.  

A few days ago, I watched a group of King Parrots that descended onto the leafless new leaders.  The young branches were strong under the parrot’s weight and obviously held some appetising new growth or leaf buds. 

Watching I witnessed the birds tail feathers flared and saw that these parts of nature’s wonders were perfectly in sync.  The tree provided the nutrient the resilience and support and the birds provided the love symbiosis to the tree and those lucky enough to watch this event unfold.  

The ghostly reflection speaks to the laws of nature and the need for all of us to respect, protect and look after the nature we’ve been blessed with, gifted by those who’ve gone before and to be left for those that come after.