My Gala Apple Tree
This tree was planted in the spring of 2012 and ordered during fall of 2011. I received him in November with my Owari Satsuma Mandarin tree and he was already going to sleep. My experience with planting trees is limited and so far I’ve had pretty good luck. A couple years ago I started with an Asian pear tree that is in its 2nd year of growth and doing very well. She has weathered a Japaneses beetle attack and the cicada invasion of 2011. I ordered her during the spring so I acclimated her inside before she was planted in the back yard this year. My Gala I ordered during the fall and he stayed inside dormant. I planted him this spring once the weather started to break and other plant life started to come alive. We have had a very odd spring with rain, summer heat, and cold weather all within days of each other. I’m not sure if this is the reason for the trees very slow awakening. Until this past week, I was not sure if he was dying or just in shock. Perhaps it is a combination of the weather and the fact it was planted dormant. However, with each passing day, he comes more and more alive and my kids are excited. I will more than likely update the photo on this page to a more green living photo when that time comes. As you can see by the photo below the tree is starting to wake up.
Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) near Millikin University in Decatur, IL 62522
The DISC, Decatur Indoor Sports Center, is a great facility located just south of Millikin University. Quality Home Locator has many rental properties on the west end of town near the DISC and they offer a great yearly package for non-students. Just a few hundred dollars per year gives your entire family access to the whole facility. Most of our Millikin area student housing properties are conveniently located just a block or two from the DISC. As of May, 2012 we only have one house available for the 2012-2013 school year.
My Bear and Wolf scouts!
My boys are cub scouts in pack 43 here in Mt Zion and right now is rank advancement time. I am proud to announce that Derrick has just earned his Bear badge which includes his whittling chip and at the next pack meeting Connor will earn his Wolf badge! As part of the celebration the pack invited The Amazing Dudley to the pack meeting and he is truly amazing! I have known Justin Dudley for awhile and I would recommend him for any kid event! He has been entertaining kids in our community for 20 years now.
World Aquarium offering 75% off half day Sea Camp or Seafari-Experience
The World Aquarium is offering half day Sea Camp and Seafari-Experiences. These prices are only good for a few more days so if your interested in a St Louis adventure without all the cost this is your chance. Visit dealsaver for 75% off The World Aquarium.
immaculate 4 bedroom home in Forsyth, IL for rent to be announced soon.
Quality Home Locator will be announcing later next month, its addition of a new property located in Forsyth, IL. A contract has already been secured via the companies property management services and the home will be available for rent soon. This 2400 sq.ft. home has hard wood floors throughout the living, dining, and family area. This property has all the upgrades one would expect including granite counter tops, stainless sink, maple cabinetry, and all major appliances. With the LG washer and dryer located on the main floor, getting the wash done is easy. If that was not enough, the property also sits on nearly 1/3 of an acre, partially fenced, and has a beautiful patio for entertaining. An ADT security system has been installed on the premises and would be available for use to the new tenant. A quiet culdesac near Forsyth park and just minutes from the new grammar school, this property will not stay available long. If you or anyone you know would be interested in a house within the Forsyth area, please contact my office. Forsyth is located on the north side of Decatur, IL near Hickory Point Mall. This property would do perfect for someone in Decatur, Bloomington or Champaign.
4 bedroom house near Millikin University
Since the addition of Quality Home Locator‘s Millikin area housing page the company has added a large selection of homes to its inventory. Our property management services have helped this process as well as connect landlords with great tenants. December of last year we added a 3 bedroom house near Millikin University. This month we are scheduled to add three to four more houses for the Millikin school year 2012-2013. My company announced today the addition of a 4 bedroom house near Millikin University, 460 South Taylor, but the property has already been leased out of the up and coming school year. Most of houses are already rented but you can contact us to reserve your choice for the 2013-2014 school year. As of today we only have one 4 bedroom house, about 2 blocks from campus, available for this coming up school year and if you are still in need of housing feel free to contact our office at 217.864.6485.