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Red Oak has very beautiful wood (at least in my opinion), but the grain takes in a lot of moisture, which can lead to rot, making it a poor choice for outdoor use!
Red Oak has very beautiful wood (at least in my opinion), but the grain takes in a lot of moisture, which can lead to rot, making it a poor choice for outdoor use!
The fruit from Black Walnut trees start to kill grass and other plants as they decompose due to some tannins they contain!
The fruit from Black Walnut trees start to kill grass and other plants as they decompose due to some tannins they contain!
You can stain wood a deep black color using vinegar and rust! I used this technique to add some character to the wedge I used while restoring this axe!
You can stain wood a deep black color using vinegar and rust! I used this technique to add some character to the wedge I used while restoring this axe!
Poisonwood Trees make the same chemical compound as poison ivy, but it does it in such a strong way that it can kill its own limbs! If you touch the tree, burn the wood, sit under it in the rain, or all sorts of things you risk getting hit by the chemical it makes!
Poisonwood Trees make the same chemical compound as poison ivy, but it does it in such a strong way that it can kill its own limbs! If you touch the tree, burn the wood, sit under it in the rain, or all sorts of things you risk getting hit by the chemical it makes!
Palm trees are actually a type of grass, and not closely related to an actual tree! That being said, they look awesome, and in my book they get to hang out with the cool trees
Palm trees are actually a type of grass, and not closely related to an actual tree! That being said, they look awesome, and in my book they get to hang out with the cool trees
The flat needles and neat cones make Eastern Hemlock both easy to identify and one of my many favorite trees!
The flat needles and neat cones make Eastern Hemlock both easy to identify and one of my many favorite trees!
Related to the previous days fact, you can also judge growth patterns from the spacing of the branches!
*I couldn't find a pic I liked*
Related to the previous days fact, you can also judge growth patterns from the spacing of the branches!
*I couldn't find a pic I liked*
Daily Tree Fact, Day 20!
Most people know you can judge a trees age by counting the rings from the trunk, but you can also tell different growth patterns, such as how wet/dry a year was, or if something damaged the tree!
Daily Tree Fact, Day 20!
Most people know you can judge a trees age by counting the rings from the trunk, but you can also tell different growth patterns, such as how wet/dry a year was, or if something damaged the tree!
I caught a cold. Your irregularly scheduled posts will continue when I'm feeling better!
I caught a cold. Your irregularly scheduled posts will continue when I'm feeling better!
Working with Black Walnut can make your snot black, and it's never not terrifying!
Working with Black Walnut can make your snot black, and it's never not terrifying!
Some botanists consider black maple and sugar maple to be the same species. That being said, there are differences, and I I've had a Black Maple in my yard, and they are awesome!!
Some botanists consider black maple and sugar maple to be the same species. That being said, there are differences, and I I've had a Black Maple in my yard, and they are awesome!!
Ash wood is a very good choice for making handles because it compresses rather than splintering!
Ash wood is a very good choice for making handles because it compresses rather than splintering!
Birch bark was used to make the outside of canoes waterproof! By first soaking the bark in warm water, then using rocks to weigh it down, the bark would be bent into shape, then the rest of the interior structure would be made!
Birch bark was used to make the outside of canoes waterproof! By first soaking the bark in warm water, then using rocks to weigh it down, the bark would be bent into shape, then the rest of the interior structure would be made!
Less easy to identify than some may think, Black Willow were once completely alien to the Wisconsin area but are now completely naturalized!
*picture is of a leave from some sort of willow that I was gifted*
Less easy to identify than some may think, Black Willow were once completely alien to the Wisconsin area but are now completely naturalized!
*picture is of a leave from some sort of willow that I was gifted*
Although commonly confused with poison sumac, Staghorn Sumac is not related to it at all! It's bright red berries are safe to eat, and can be made into a nice tea!!
Although commonly confused with poison sumac, Staghorn Sumac is not related to it at all! It's bright red berries are safe to eat, and can be made into a nice tea!!
Needles from White Pine have more vitamin c than lemons!
Needles from White Pine have more vitamin c than lemons!
Tamarack trees are awesome, golden, trees that aren't dead, they just look that way! Although technically a member of the evergreen family, their needles turn a golden yellow and eventually drop! I <3 tamarack trees!!
*there are tamarack trees in the pic, trust*
Tamarack trees are awesome, golden, trees that aren't dead, they just look that way! Although technically a member of the evergreen family, their needles turn a golden yellow and eventually drop! I <3 tamarack trees!!
*there are tamarack trees in the pic, trust*
Wild Plum wood has a lovely sweet smell when green, although it tastes very bitter if you just taste the bark. I haven't checked this, but it could probably be used to make an infusion, then for teas and all sorts of things!
Wild Plum wood has a lovely sweet smell when green, although it tastes very bitter if you just taste the bark. I haven't checked this, but it could probably be used to make an infusion, then for teas and all sorts of things!
Choke Cherry Trees have berries that are edible, but they are bitter!
Choke Cherry Trees have berries that are edible, but they are bitter!
Balsam Fir pitch can be used for so many things!! Uses include the following, and more: it's antibacterial and can be used as a natural liquid bandage, it can be used to make a natural adhesive glue, it's an amazing fire starter, and it can be used to make tea!
Balsam Fir pitch can be used for so many things!! Uses include the following, and more: it's antibacterial and can be used as a natural liquid bandage, it can be used to make a natural adhesive glue, it's an amazing fire starter, and it can be used to make tea!