
What tree is this? - Homesteading Forum
Aug 18, 2024 · The sycamore referenced in scripture is a type of fig. Don't really know why Europeans came across a tree that was nearly identical to one they had back home that they …
Is Sycamore wood good for building with? - Homesteading Forum
Oct 17, 2008 · Sycamore has it uses. It has low acid which means that it is a good choice under roofing because it doesn't rust nails. Quarter sawn it is a beutiful furniture wood. It does warp …
sycamore leaves ok for goats? - Homesteading Forum
Sep 4, 2007 · I have a sycamore tree that is in the yard and has gotten huge! We just trimmed it back a bunch, and I wanted to give some of the trimmings to the goats. I can't find them on …
Cutting Sycamore roots?? | Homesteading Forum
Apr 27, 2011 · The sycamore is shown as having shallow lateral roots. In general any tree that can withstand prolonged flooding (they grow along a creek bank) has lateral roots.
What trees to use for pole barn? - Homesteading Forum
Jun 20, 2006 · Hemlock was the first tree I thought of too. Around here and in PA. many, many barns are made from them. I used to have exterior stairs that were made from hemlock in …
What did you do on your homestead today? - Homesteading Forum
Sep 25, 2023 · I also fed the rabbits which involved trimming an overgrown blackberry vine and the sycamore tree. The trimmings were given to the rabbits. The washer is still broke so I …
Plant Trees - Homesteading Forum
Aug 30, 2022 · Plant a Billion Trees Help TNC plant a billion trees by donating to plant or gifting a tree to your friends and loved ones.
besides Maple, what other trees can I tap for syrup?
Feb 18, 2010 · Other species of trees which reportedly may be tapped including walnut, hickories, sycamore and sweet birch. I couldn't guess what walnut would give for syrup!!!!
Deer Ate Bark Off New Apple Tree - Homesteading Forum
Nov 24, 2016 · I put fencing around each tree to protect it. Did the deer completely girdle the tree horizontally all the way around or did they tear off strips vertically and leave some strips intact? …
are fig tree branches safe for rabbits | Homesteading Forum
Dec 28, 2011 · Safe trees for rabbits include sycamore, elm, sugar or silver maple, willow, poplar, apple and pear. There are more, I'm sure, but these are the ones I know best. Make sure the …