Hundred Acre Wood

Can Ash Trees be Saved or Should I Cut Down my Ash Tree? It has been nearly two decades since the emerald ash borer (EAB) was first spotted in the U.S., and the beetle hasn't slowed down since. EAB has affected millions of ash trees in more than 30 states. Once EAB is in your area, you know you need to do something with your ash trees, but the question is what. Michael S., a Davey blog reader, asked, “What do you recommend for me to save my ash tree? What are the expected costs now and in…

slight bend. They have evolved from bamboo then to willow tree branches in the mid-1800s which was produced in India. After they found that this was a hard way to play the game they invested in actually carving hockey sticks out of wood with straight blades. These wood hockey sticks use to have a long bend in the end which was impossible to hit on the reverse side the hook was 124mm across. By 1850 and 1860 hockey sticks were made of maple. Before 1860 it didn’t matter which side of the stick…

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Next time you leave your house take a quick look around and ask yourself if you see more trees or building? Large forests get torn down bit by bit in order to make room building. On your street there may be trees planted but compared to a forest its nothing. One image by Natalia Rak shows the sad truth that in the future if we continue to live like this tress will become rare and everyone will try to save them. By looking at the mural you can not tell if the girl is a giant or if the tree is…

you are. Look the tent did not rise like you said it would,” The Crow said mockingly. “You cannot expect me to do everything. All we have to do is find another tent, but that's next to impossible out in the woods” said the sad…

Bamboo is a natural hypoallergenic. Pillows made with bamboo are great for helping allergy sufferers get a good night’s sleep. Bamboo is also very lightweight and breathable. This is why pillows made using bamboo are cool to the touch. Since bamboo also has antimicrobial qualities, the memory foam inside remains bacteria free. This means you’ll stay cool on warm nights, but have excellent support as well. Here are the seven best bamboo pillow options in reverse order of the highest rated by…

Throughout the late 19th century following the Industrial Revolution, society became focused on urban life and neglected the significance of rural life and the natural world. In “A White Heron” Sarah Orne Jewett, through Sylvia’s decision to protect the heron, contemplates the importance of nature and rural society. In particular, Jewett employs the cow grazing scene to relate the endearing and familiar affiliation that Sylvia has with the natural world. The hunter establishes a contrast to…

vignettes. The novel lacks chronology but is infused with descriptions of his life in northern Minnesota working with his sled dogs. The experiences he gained living here helped to prepare him for the Iditarod race. For example, during his time in the woods, he…

she could live forever. This wasn’t a fairytale told by her mother or teacher, but rather a fact that she had seen up close and personal. One sunny day, Winnie had become upset with her mother and ran away to seek independence. She walked into the woods in her backyard and came across a dashing young man. He went by the name of Jesse Tuck. Winnie recalled the story and remembered how she saw Jesse drinking out of a river prior to their meeting. She was very thirsty, she remembered, but when she…

Freedom. Everybody has their own way to define the intricate word. However, for me it’s different. Freedom was the endless lake that flowed past my house on Wall Street, emptying out somewhere in the distance. Freedom was the smile on my wife 's face, when our children hugged her goodbye. Freedom was the joy spread when I interlocked hands with my slaves, when I brought them into the city. Freedom was the feeling of walking on the streets alone, while the wind combed my hair.…