Rock Root
We often find uprooted trees, along the river or on the shore, whose roots have been shaped by rocks. The glacial soils of the North Country are largely comprised of rocks, and the tree roots must grow around, or twist in between them. These twisted roots, embracing pebbles and cobbles, provide an apt metaphor for living, we think. Life is full of obstacles! You can bemoan the fact, and spend your life blowing them up and pushing them out of the way. Or, you can work around these impediments— even work them into the fabric of your life. These roots weave in between, gently nudge, or even embrace the stones that they encounter. They are like the pearl oyster, encapsulating the irritating grain, making a thing of beauty out of it, even. And then they move on.
A Rock Root, trimmed so that it stands on its own. 20 inches tall. We have similar specimens in all sizes— please inquire! Note: Last photo is a different example, for illustrative purposes.
We often find uprooted trees, along the river or on the shore, whose roots have been shaped by rocks. The glacial soils of the North Country are largely comprised of rocks, and the tree roots must grow around, or twist in between them. These twisted roots, embracing pebbles and cobbles, provide an apt metaphor for living, we think. Life is full of obstacles! You can bemoan the fact, and spend your life blowing them up and pushing them out of the way. Or, you can work around these impediments— even work them into the fabric of your life. These roots weave in between, gently nudge, or even embrace the stones that they encounter. They are like the pearl oyster, encapsulating the irritating grain, making a thing of beauty out of it, even. And then they move on.
A Rock Root, trimmed so that it stands on its own. 20 inches tall. We have similar specimens in all sizes— please inquire! Note: Last photo is a different example, for illustrative purposes.
We often find uprooted trees, along the river or on the shore, whose roots have been shaped by rocks. The glacial soils of the North Country are largely comprised of rocks, and the tree roots must grow around, or twist in between them. These twisted roots, embracing pebbles and cobbles, provide an apt metaphor for living, we think. Life is full of obstacles! You can bemoan the fact, and spend your life blowing them up and pushing them out of the way. Or, you can work around these impediments— even work them into the fabric of your life. These roots weave in between, gently nudge, or even embrace the stones that they encounter. They are like the pearl oyster, encapsulating the irritating grain, making a thing of beauty out of it, even. And then they move on.
A Rock Root, trimmed so that it stands on its own. 20 inches tall. We have similar specimens in all sizes— please inquire! Note: Last photo is a different example, for illustrative purposes.