It’s no coincidence that model planes, cars, and other scale replicas are often made from the same material: Balsa wood. The wood of the Balsa tree is incredibly lightweight and uniquely strong given the former characteristic. And on top of the incredible biology associated with this, the Balsa Tree has been involved in some incredible adventures–like the Kon-Tiki Expedition from South America to Polynesia. Learn why I’ve decided to attribute symbolism of discovery with this jungle giant. Music is by Academy Garden (academygarden.bandcamp.com) Cover Art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram Script editing and social media is managed by Laurie Hilburn (lhilburn.journoportfolio.com) Follow me on Facebook and Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees and on Instagram @treepodcast
The walnut is considered by some to be the “King of Nuts.” Part two of this three-part miniseries will explore why this food has historically been regarded as godly as well as some other unique features of various walnut species. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover Art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Facebook and Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees or on Instagram @treepodcast.
Delicious fruit, lovely spring flowers, and gorgeous wood. Cherry trees serve many purposes to humans around the world, but where do they come from and what do we mean when we say “cherry?” Music is by Academy Garden. Cover Art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees.
George Washington and Stone Lantern images courtesy of NPS
