Evergreen Talent

Introduction

In my life, I've been fortunate to have traveled around the world. As you might imagine, my adventures allowed me to see some truly amazing things. However, nothing could have prepared me for the experience of walking through the majestic Muir Woods National Monument, located north of San Francisco—redwoods standing tall, with their crowns stretching to reach the brilliant sun and the misty coastal fog.

It's easy to get lost in thought as you meander through the forest. I remember thinking, “These trees have been here forever.” In doing some research, I discovered that a handful of these breathtaking trees may have grown from a seed that's only roughly the same size as the seed of a tiny tomato plant! However, the majority of redwoods ...