This is Seed Pod, a new series from completely arbitrary where we sit down and converse with tree-related people.

Maybe we'll play a game, maybe we'll draw a picture together or whittle a spoon. But no matter what, it's always a pleasant chat with someone who loves trees.

This week we bring you local Portland tree legend Phyllis Reynolds.

She's a photographer, tree activist, and author of trees of Greater Portland, among other books.

Also, she's an original member of the Portland Heritage Tree Committee.

You're about to hear part of our conversation with Phyllis, but if you're a Treenium

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Alex, you know me, I don't really like New Year's resolutions. They always fail.

In fact, one time I had one I said I was going to read 24 books, 2 every month, for the entire

year. I think I got to eight.

Well that's the problem with resolutions. They're destined to fail.

Ain't that the truth, Alex? Well Casey, lucky for you,

I've got an easy resolution for you and for all of our listeners it's going to make your life easier

It's going to make you kinder on the planet. It's going to transform your laundry

Pow Pow Pow Pow Pow and that is switching to Earth Breeze.

Now Casey, I know what you're thinking. How can laundry be fun?

But you're probably thinking of the huge, the big sticky gooey plastic jug.

I am. Going down to the laundry room,oey plastic jug. I am going down to the laundry room getting it all over your fingers.

Now you gotta wash your hands. Straining my arms? Yes. From carrying the jug. Not a very strong guy.

And I gotta be honest, Casey, sometimes that makes me procrastinate on doing my laundry, but no longer because

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