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EAT AN APPLE TODAY AND REMEMBER

JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY (September 26th)
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Johnny walked alone with purpose,  
     seeds spilling from his worn leather pouch  
          onto fallow fields and forgotten clearings~ 
               each sapling a silent promise  
                    rooting hope in America’s heartland.

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Sotto Poet September 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM A lovely homage to Johnny Appleseed, recognized for bringing trees of apple trees to America through the sowing of apple seeds rather than transplantation. sara Etgen-Baker September 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM thank you, Sotto...appreciate your visit today, Texas hugs, Sara

Joseph P. DiMino September 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM Got a lemon tree, about 2 feet now, grown from a seed. Soon as it gets a little cooler I will transplant from pot to earth. I hate to waste seeds...waste anything really. God, when I kick the bucket, whoever has to go through my mess will have a chore and a laugh I hope. sara Etgen-Baker September 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM same here, Joe. I love watching things grow from seedlings....I pity the person who has to go through my 'stuff'--it will be a joy and a challenge :-) enjoy your evening, Sara

Line Gauthier September 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM Nice tribute to Johnny Appleseed who is credited with introducing apple trees to America by planting apple seeds versus grafting. sara Etgen-Baker September 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM I thought of him today as I ate an apple....juicy and crisp, yum

Paige Hind September 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM Interesting, Sara :) sara Etgen-Baker September 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM thank you