Trees

5 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it.

1. The beautiful, chaotic growth born from a tree's struggle to surviveHighly prized by artists and furniture makers, burls are much more than mere knots. These swirling, dense growths are actually the result of biological stress, appearing as beauti…
2. Mastering tree planting in heavy clay soil with expert guidanceGarden Manager Katherine Musgrove and Horticulturist Katy Trohear demonstrate the essential techniques for successfully establishing a tree in challenging clay-heavy ground. Filme…
3. How trees transform through the seasons to support a thriving garden ecosystemKate Bradbury explores the seasonal shifts of trees and their vital role in the garden. This video provides practical insight into how trees change throughout the year, offering i…
4. Bonsai trees aren't dwarf varieties. They're ordinary trees, kept small by art.A bonsai can be made from almost any woody tree or shrub, with no special genetics. Pruning of branches and roots, wiring and a shallow pot keep it tiny while it grows to look anc…
5. Black walnut trees poison many of the plants that grow beneath them.Gardeners have long noticed that tomatoes and apples struggle near black walnuts. The reason is juglone, a chemical the tree makes in its roots, leaves and husks that stunts many …

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