Stick was a year old in the first photo and five years old when the second photo was taken last year. Photos: Courtesy of Dena Bennett
We recently asked readers to show us how their free Des Moines "Tiny Trees" are faring — roughly a decade after the city launched the program.
👋 Say hello to "Stick," a redbud tree that Dena Bennett's family received in 2020.
What they're saying: "As you can see by Stick's journey, it really is true that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is today," Bennett tells Axios.
State of play: The Tiny Tree Giveaway Program is now closed for the season.
Yes, but: Low-cost options are still available through the Iowa DNR until Tuesday.
Our thought bubble: Now is a good time to start planning for next year's crop of free sticks.
