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So, have you ever stopped to think about the rituals of gifting? Seems like most of us go out and buy something we'd really love to have. Or something that we think sends a message about who we are. For example, we think the gift says we are generous, thoughtful, creative, kind and loving. But should an important gift for someone very special in our lives really revolve around the gift-giver?

School gardens would have seemed like a silly idea when I was a kid. About half the US population back then lived in the country and raised food for all. These days, an apple could easily come from another continent and lots of kids don't recognize whole fruits and veggies in their original 'packages'. Kids need nature and nature needs kids. Read Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv.

It's easy to pick up a bottle of Champagne, box of artisanal chocolates or a gorgeous, if short-lived, bouquet and be done with the whole Valentine's Day thing. But don't think (s)he can't tell when your heart and maybe a little soul went into your gift selection. How much of an impression could you make with a beautiful Valentine's Day gift tree? - delivered and planted, of course.

Seen here: just a fraction of the amazingly sweet and juicy peaches that were harvested from Parker's Peach Tree.

It was the very first tree planted by TWTC and now supplies a whole neighborhood. Planting love. Growing memories.

That's what we do.