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April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

Episode 100: The Rest of My Favorite Trees

In the final episode of this podcast, I take you through a medley of trees I wanted to make sure got some airtime before the very end. Some of these are topics that I at some point or another scheduled to have an episode, while others are requests from listeners. Enjoy this last installation, and continue to seek out the stories that connect us with our natural world. Thank you all for joining me on this journey through the woods over the last few years.
Thank you to Earth Apples, The Tea Lady, George B, and Ritchie for sending in tree requests.
Music is by Academy Garden (academygarden.bandcamp.com)
Cover Art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram
Script Editing and Social Media is by Laurie Hilburn (lauriehilburn.com)

April 16, 2024

Q&A 2

Before the podcast reaches its conclusion, I wanted to make sure listeners had a chance to be involved with what I end up talking about. Today, I answer questions from patrons, email, and social media about a variety of topics. Come hear about my creative process, my favorite extinct trees, what I’ve got next in store, and so much more.
Huge thanks to Earth Apples, Laurie H, Tristan W, Eileen G, Nicholas, and CJ for submitting such awesome questions.
Music is by Academy Garden (academygarden.bandcamp.com)
Cover Art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram
Script Editing and Social Media is by Laurie Hilburn (lauriehilburn.com)
Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees and on Instagram @treepodcast

April 2, 2024

Episode 99: The Elderberry

For the final topic episode of My Favorite Trees, we take one last look at the Celtic Ogham Tree Calendar. All the way at the end is a large shrub lauded for its medicinal properties–the Elderberry. In culture, this plant represents a cycle of rebirth and the new beginnings that all endings bring. Let’s explore the unique aspects of this small tree and look at the journey it has been on throughout time.
Please send me questions for my upcoming Q&A episode! Less than two weeks to go!
Music is by Academy Garden (academygarden.bandcamp.com)
Cover Art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram
Script Editing and Social Media is by Laurie Hilburn (lhilburn.journoportfolio.com)
Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees and on Instagram @treepodcast

Sources

https://extension.wvu.edu/agriculture/horticulture/elderberry

https://www.britannica.com/plant/elder-plant

https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/sambucus_nigra_l.shtml

https://realgardensgrownatives.com/?p=4031

https://www.paganpens.co.uk/the-oghma-calendar

https://chris-anne.com/portfolio/ogham-ruis-elder-tree-r/

https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/elder/

https://www.countrylife.co.uk/nature/history-elder-tree-deities-dryads-shakespeare-j-k-rowling-197720

https://ghostarchive.org/archive/fI41K

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7347422/

https://www.stgermainliqueur.com/articles/the-curious-history-of-elderflowers/

March 19, 2024

Episode 98: The Spruce Revisited

For quite some time now, I’ve been wanting to go back and re-record my Sitka Spruce episode and add more stories I’ve learned since living in Alaska. Simultaneously, you may have wondered why I’ve only covered one of the most loved evergreen conifer groups around the world once. To be honest, I have some issues with the Picea genus, but I suppose now is as good a time as any to air out some dirty laundry. Today, I’ll give the Spruce the credit it’s due and share those Sitka stories I’ve been holding back. But rest assured, you’ll find out how I really feel about these wintry northern giants.
Please send me questions to answer for my upcoming Q&A! Email me at treeguythomas@gmail.com or check out my socials below.
Check out some Tonkori sketches I mentioned in this episode (https://soundcloud.com/masahiro-bessho/sets/tonkori-sound-sketch)
Music is by Academy Garden (academygarden.bandcamp.com)
Cover Art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram
Script Editing and Social Media is by Laurie Hilburn (lhilburn.journoportfolio.com)
Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees and on Instagram @treepodcast