Good Dirt: Farming is a Family Tradition
By Bill Ellzey, Columnist, The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish
Pecan trees, their delicious nuts treasured far beyond their sparse shade, came to Herdis Neil’s mind when he reflected on an adage from Sunday’s column. “One who plants trees knowing he will never enjoy their shade, understands the meaning of life.” Neil was reminded of his late grandfather James Neil, who continued even in his 80s, caring for tiny pecan trees, aware that it would be at least 20 years before they would bear nuts.