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Fun Fact: Sweet Gum seeds were carried onboard the space shuttle in 1984. The seeds were brought back down to earth and planted, and the trees survive to this day. Music by James Milor from Pixabay Information provided by: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (2nd ed.) by Scott Cunningham (2014) Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America (3rd ed.) by Steven Foster and James A. Duke (2014) https://americanorchard.wordpress.com/2014/04/25/the-most-dangerous-tree-in-the-suburbs/ Kill the flu with this common backyard tree from Legacy Wilderness Academy (15 July 2024). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=YGnksW_adH8 Sweetgum: An ancient source of beneficial compounds with modern benefits by Jody M. Lingbeck, et al. (2015) https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-7847.156307 https://ufi.ca.uky.edu/treetalk/ecobot-sweetgum Magnificent Trees of Indiana by Caroll D. Ritter (2022) Trees of the Carolinas by Stan Tekiela (2007) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquidambar

Today, I tell you about the medicinal use of Liquidambar, Liriodendron tulipifera and Maclura pomifera.The Spring Foraging Cook Book is available in paperback on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRP63R54Or you can buy the eBook as a .pdf directly from the author (me), for $9.99:https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-spring-foraging-cookbook.htmlYou can read about the Medicinal Trees book here https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html or buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1005082936PS. New in the woodcraft Shop: Judson Carroll Woodcraft | SubstackRead about my new books:Medicinal Weeds and Grasses of the American Southeast, an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/medicinal-weeds-and-grasses-of-american.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47LHTTHandConfirmation, an Autobiography of Faithhttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/confirmation-autobiography-of-faith.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47Q1JNKVisit my Substack and sign up for my free newsletter: https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/Read about my new other books:Medicinal Ferns and Fern Allies, an Herbalist's Guide https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/11/medicinal-ferns-and-fern-allies.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMSZSJPSThe Omnivore's Guide to Home Cooking for Preppers, Homesteaders, Permaculture People and Everyone Else: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-omnivores-guide-to-home-cooking-for.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGKX37Q2Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines of The American Southeast an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/06/medicinal-shrubs-and-woody-vines-of.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2T4Y5L6andGrowing Your Survival Herb Garden for Preppers, Homesteaders and Everyone Elsehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/04/growing-your-survival-herb-garden-for.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X4LYV9RThe Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5MYJ35RandChristian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTBHerbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.htmlAlso available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbsBlog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325

Eduardo Ruiz Sánchez, Biólogo doctorado en Ciencias en Sistemática por el Instituto de Ecología, A.C. Profesor docente titular A, del departamento de botánica y zoología del Centro Universitario de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias de la Universidad de Guadalajara.  Realizó dos estancias posdoctorales, la primera trabajando con la filogeografía de Liquidambar styraciflua en el INECOL y la segunda con la filogeografía de Nolina parviflora en la Universidad de Berkeley, California con la beca UC-MEXUS.  Sus intereses en la investigación es la Sistemática Filogenética y Taxonomía en bambúes de México y la Filogeografía de plantas y animales de México.  Es Investigador Nacional Nivel III del CONACyT. Ha descrito 22 especies nuevas y endémicas de bambúes para México y una para Colombia.  Su pasión son los bambúes de México, entender su diversificación y especiación y como las montañas influyeron en la especiación de los bambúes en México. Es director ejecutivo de BOTA (Bambúes de las Américas) una organización sin fines de lucro de Estados Unidos que apoya a estudiantes e investigadores en sus proyectos de conservación, ecología y taxonomía de bambúes nativos de América. Es presidente de la Sociedad Botánica de México para el periodo 2025 - 2026.  Contacto: Cucsur: http://www.cucsur.udg.mx/eduardo_ruiz_sanchez Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eduardo.ruizsanchez.75 X: https://twitter.com/ruizlalo

Alpha-pinene, a naturally occurring compound found in many plants and trees, has been capturing the attention of researchers and health enthusiasts alike for its remarkable health benefits. This organic compound, classified as a monoterpene, is an essential component of many essential oils used for centuries in traditional medicine and aromatherapy practices.Russo, E. B. (2011). Taming THC: potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects. British Journal of Pharmacology, 163(7), 1344-1364. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1476-5381.2011.01238.x With the growing interest in holistic wellness, understanding the potential health benefits of alpha-pinene is more crucial than ever before. Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that harness the unique healing properties of their source plants. They have been used throughout history in various cultures for their therapeutic effects, fragrance, and even natural remedies.Bakkali, F., Averbeck, S., Averbeck, D., & Idaomar, M. (2008). Biological effects of essential oils – A review. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 46(2), 446-475. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2007.09.106 With its refreshing, pine-like scent, Alpha-pinene can be found in different essential oils such as pine, rosemary, eucalyptus, and frankincense. In recent years, scientific studies have begun to explore the numerous health benefits of alpha-pinene and its potential applications in modern healthcare. As a result, this powerful compound has garnered increased interest for its potential to support respiratory health, cognitive function, and overall well-being.Salehi, B., Upadhyay, S., Erdogan Orhan, I., Kumar Jugran, A., LD Jayaweera, S., A Dias, D., ... & Sharopov, F. (2019). Therapeutic potential of alpha- and beta-pinene: A miracle gift of nature. Biomolecules, 9(11), 738. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom9110738 This article delves into the fascinating world of alpha-pinene, its connection to essential oils, and how it can positively impact your health. Alpha-Pinene Characteristics Alpha-pinene is an organic compound belonging to the terpenes class, naturally occurring hydrocarbons (compounds made only of hydrogen and carbon) in plants and trees.Buchbauer, G. (2010). Biological activities of essential oils: An update. In Bioactive volatile compounds from plants (pp. 269-298). American Chemical Society. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-1993-0525.ch018 Terpenes are responsible for various plants' distinct aromas and flavors, including herbs, flowers, and fruits. Alpha-pinene has a unique bicyclic molecular structure, with its carbon atoms arranged in two interconnected rings.Wang, X., & Zhang, H. (2014). Chemical composition and antifungal activity of the essential oil from leaves of Liquidambar formosana Hance. Chemistry & Biodiversity, 11(3), 390-395. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.201300244 This structure gives it its distinctive pine-like aroma and lipophilic nature, enabling it to dissolve easily in fats and oils. Alpha-pinene's chemical properties also contribute to its various biological activities, such as its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.Rivas da Silva, A. C., Lopes, P. M., Barros de Azevedo, M. M., Costa, D. C., Alviano, C. S., & Alviano, D. S. (2012). Biological activities of α-pinene and β-pinene enantiomers. Molecules, 17(6), 6305-6316. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules17066305 You'll find alpha-pinene in numerous plants and trees, including conifers, rosemary, eucalyptus, and sage.Noma, Y., & Asakawa, Y. (2010). Biotransformation of monoterpenoids by microorganisms, insects, and mammals. In Handbook of essential oils: Science, technology, and applications (pp. 585-736). CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group. It is primarily responsible for the invigorating and refreshing scent associated with pine forests and the essential oils derived from these sources. As you'll see, alpha-pinene offers numerous health benefits as well. Health Benefits

This week we present to you a case for and against the sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). A tree that is lauded by some and loathed by others, we take sides and present the merits and demerits of the subject tree and leave it for you to decide its fate. Which side will you choose? Completely Arbortrary is produced by Alex Crowson and Casey Clapp Artwork - Jillian Barthold Music - Aves & The Mini Vandals Join the Cone of the Month Club patreon.com/arbortrarypod Follow our Instagram @arbortrarypod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/completely-arbortrary/support

Get carried away with plantsman Steve Edney in this plant-filled episode! From Exotics to late flowers via Plectranthus and fab foliage - this episode has it all. Formerly of The Salutation, Steve has a new project with partner Lou Dowle, their No Name Nursery. Alongside sharing his favourite plants of the moment we get an insight into their exciting exploits over the past eighteen months. And the sparks that fly as they come up with ideas for their plot. PLANT LIST Trochetiopsis ebenus Asphodeline lutea Asphodelus albus Asphodeline liburnica Allium schubertii Sorghum nigrum Canna musifolia 'Grande' Cynara cardunculus 'Chelsea Physic Form' Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens Papaver somniferum Lunaria annua Lunaria rediviva Eryngium pandanifolium 'Physic Purple' Liquidambar styraciflua 'Penwood' Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' Acer rubrum 'Oktober Glory' Heptacodium miconioides Populus deltoides 'Purple Tower' Pittosporum eugenioides Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum'  Pittosporum tenuifolium  Abutilon 'Nabob' Abutilon 'Ashford Red' Anisodontea 'El Rayo' Lavatera 'Bluebird' Bidens integrifolia Bidens aurea 'Hannay's Lemon Drop' Fuchsia hatschbachii Fuchsia 'Lottie Hobby' Fuchsia microphylla ssp. hemsleyana 'Silver Lining' Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' Salvia involucrata 'Bethellii' Salvia involucrata 'Hadspen' Salvia involucrata 'Boutin' Salvia involucrata 'Mulberry Jam' Salvia concolor Canna × ehemanii Canna 'Brilliant' Canna 'Golden Orb' Dahlia merckii  Dahlia 'Dovegrove' Dahlia 'Magenta Star'  Dahlia campanulata Euryops pectinatus Dahlia excelsa  Dahlia imperialis Dahlia tamaulipana Borinda papyrifera Stapleton 1046 Borinda yunnanensis Plectranthus ernstii Plectranthus ciliatus Plectranthus fruticosus Plectranthus parviflorus 'Limplep1' Plectranthus verticillatus 'Pink Surprise' Eryngium guatemalense Strobilanthes dyerianus

One gardening trend that is beginning to take hold throughout the country is reducing the size of your lawn. What is our attraction to lawns in the first place? We talk with author Thomas Mickey. He wrote the book,  "America's Romance with the English Garden". Retired college horticulture professor Debbie Flower discusses a nasty weed, especially disliked by barefoot children and mountain bikers, puncture vine.And, the UC Davis Arboretum  Superintendent Emeritus, Warren Roberts, tells us about an outstanding, widely planted tree for fall color, the Sweet Gum, also known as the Liquidambar tree. But it certainly has its drawbacks. It's our Plant of the Week!Podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory, it's episode 154 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. And we will do it all in just a little over 30 minutes. Let's go! November through January, the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast slows its production schedule. Look for new episodes each Friday. In February, we will return to twice a week podcasts, on Tuesdays and Fridays.Pictured:A (Too) Big LawnLinks:The New Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter Smart PotsDave Wilson NurseryBook: America's Romance with the English Garden, by Thomas MickeyAmericanGardening.net (Thomas Mickey website)UCANR Soil Solarization Tips (reducing a lawn, for example)FF Rant: Lawn, Begone!UCANR Puncturevine Control InformationRincon-Vitova Insectaries (for weevils to control puncturevine)Farmer Fred Rant: How to Stop Those Nasty Liquidambar BallsMore episodes and info (including transcripts) available at Garden Basics with Farmer FredGot a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964.• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred:The  Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter Farmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! BlogFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred"Instagram: farmerfredhoffmanFarmer Fred Garden Videos on YouTubeAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.And thank you for listening.

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Today, we talk with folks from the MovNat Level 3 Certification in Glorietta, NM, September 2021, about fitness, the broader idea of human movement, nature, culture, and being a good human animal. Joining us is Nate Smith, Nate Amado, Rock Hancock, Scott Southworth, and Mason Maas. Enjoy!Nate Smith: "Nate was raised in the mountains of front range CO. With the state land as his backyard his interests were shaped quickly by the landscape and culture of his mountain community. Today he serves as a Sacred hunting guide, Movnat L3 instructor, lifestyle coach, and works part time in the outdoor industry to fuel his passion for skiing, rock climbing, and hunting. "Rock Hancock: "Brian 'Rock' Hancock believes that exercise and physical activity should celebrate the body's capabilities. As a Level 2 MovNat Certified Trainer and a Certified Health Coach, Rock has over 12 years experience working with various fitness backgrounds. He has assisted a range of clients, from the United States Marine Corps to those in corporate settings. He practices what he teaches. A look into his home would prove that a 2x4 sits in the living room for balance practice. His favorite natural movement skills are lifting, carrying, and jumping. In his free time, he loves cooking for his wife and sons."Scott Southworth: "Scott is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, MovNat Level 2 Trainer (working on Level 3!), and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. in his gym practice, he specializes in weight loss, strength training, bodyweight training, and back and joint pain. He believes that our bodies are meant to be extensions of ourselves. He comes from a background in wrestling and freerunning where he used his body to explore and define who he was as a person. Since then, he's gotten involved in obstacle course races, endurance challenges, rock climbing, and a host of other activities. His training focuses on preparing for what life might throw at us. Whether that's sprinting up stairs so we don't miss a flight, helping a family member move into their new place, or playing a pickup game of basketball, he believes in a useful type of fitness. He's been involved in fitness for thirteen years and professionally training others for over a decade. Everyday he makes it his goal to better himself and grow as a trainer just as he asks his clients to better themselves and move toward their goals every day."Nate Amado: "Nate grew up a fairly weak and skinny kid, and having asthma didn't help -- running out of breath trying to keep up with friends was discouraging. He didn't feel strong, good at sports, or capable enough to defend himself (never mind others). He only played on a sports team once growing up, basketball in 3rd grade, and only made the free throws. It wasn't until his senior year in high school when he intently started pursuing new physical & mental challenges, starting out with high school wrestling. It was great, he won his first match or two, and got his ass handed to me for the rest of them. He loved it, and only wished he had started sooner. Later, when he discovered MovNat from the video "The Workout the World Forgot", he realized, 'THIS IS IT!' He felt that it was everything in one, the most complete system. He knew, right then and there, that this is what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. He went on to receive the MovNat Level 2 & Combatives Certifications (Mar & Jul 2016), The Human Path Scout Certification (Oct 2017), the Level 3 MovNat Certification (Oct 2017), a Purple Belt in BJJ (Dec 2017), the Primal Health Coaching Certification (Apr 2018), the MovNat Aquatics Certification (Sept 2018, officially earning all 5 MovNat certs and becoming a MovNat Master Trainer), the Gracie Combatives Belt Certification (twice - Jan & Jul 2020), and am currently on the path to becoming a certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu Instructor (July 2021), and a MeatRx Animal-Based Nutrition Coach (June 2021)."Mason Maas: "Mason is currently studying for a Doctorate in Acupuncture, He has a Masters in Acupuncture and a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science. He is working on his MovNat Level 3 certification, but has earned his MovNat Level 2 Certification. He is also an NASM Master Trainer, a Corrective Exercise Specialist, and a Performance Enhancement Specialist."Contact Michael:1. Email: ccerppodcast@aol.com2. Website: http://www.goldams.com 3. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. Twitter/Instagram: EpistemeRx5. Facebook Education: https://www.facebook.com/Gold-Academy-120590094750981/6. Facebook Fitness: https://www.facebook.com/Total-Human-Fitness-101721652234867/7. Facebook Ecology: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ccerp8. Education Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-reasonrx-podcastJoin us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes:1. MovNati. Website: https://www.movnat.comii. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MovNat2. The Practice of Natural Movement: Reclaim Power, Health, and Freedom by Erwan Le Correhttps://www.amazon.com/Practice-Natural-Movement-Reclaim-Freedom/dp/162860283X/3. MovNat Certificationsi. Level 1: https://www.movnat.com/certification-guide/level-one-certification/ii. Level 2: https://www.movnat.com/certification-guide/level-two-certification/iii. Level 3: https://www.movnat.com/certification-guide/level-three-certification/4. MovNat Level 3 Certification in Videoi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bybCtHZG34kii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di5iAPIGZg8iii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCcFHXqR1U5. The Primal Aspects Podcast: https://anchor.fm/nathanael-smith26. Scott Southworth's Catalyst Personal Training Studio: https://www.catalysthouston.com7. Rock Hancock's MovNat Madison: https://www.movnatmadison.com8. Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/07352144849. LaSierra High School Fitness Programi. The Motivation Factor, a website and documentary about the program: http://motivationmovie.comii. a short video (1 min 11 sec) about the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yQth3QEXtAiii. The Concepts Philosophy of the program, including standards for each level of achievement/shorts: http://motivationmovie.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/7-1966-LPEPE-STUDENT-HANDBOOK.pdfiv. More videos here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=lasierra+fitness10. SWAT testing i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jZBAADTdm4ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq8UyaqPs3Q11. Jim Thorpei. https://www.biography.com/athlete/jim-thorpeii. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Thorpeiii. https://blog.genealogybank.com/jim-thorpe-sad-end-for-an-amazing-athlete.html12. Pfleuger Familyi. https://www.pflugervilletx.gov/for-visitors/history-of-pflugervilleii. https://siraustinmovers.com/forefather-pflugerville-henry-pfluger/13. American Sweetgum Treei. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Liquidambar_styraciflua_MHNT.BOT.2006.0.1265.jpgii. https://www.foragingtexas.com/2008/08/sweetgum.htmliii. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/liquidambar-styraciflua/iv. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquidambar_styracifluav. https://olympics.com/en/athletes/jim-thorpe14, Barefoot resourcesi. Barefoot book by Dr. Daniel Howell: https://www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Book-Great-Reasons-Shoes/dp/0897935543 ii. The Harvard Barefoot Lab: http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.eduiii. Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman: https://www.amazon.com/Move-Your-DNA-Movement-Expanded/dp/1943370109iv. Whole Body Barefoot by Katy Bowman: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Body-Barefoot-Transitioning-Footwear/dp/0989653986/Bios courtesy Nate, Nate, Rock, Scott, Mason.

A simple experiment with CaterpillarsLast year I made mention of the abundance of Gum Emperor Moth caterpillars in the collective Eucalyptus trees around New Zealand; Well to be a bit more precise: from Canterbury north! These absolutely fascinatingly pretty larvae are huge, colourful and prickly and strong in their legs, and belong to the Silk moth Family. They feed on Gums, Liquidambar and (South American) Schinus molle trees (all are un-related to each other – how weird!).This year we had heaps of eggs again – big eggs in large strings, laid on the leaves. And we noticed that the tiny black caterpillars literally ate most of the leaf-surfaces around the eggs, but left the eggs alone!I suppose it’s a strategy to not kill your brothers and sisters before they hatch from their eggs… but how do these siblings know that? I think the mother moth secretes some oily substance around each eggs that she lays – you can see the shining discolouration around each egg. Even fully-grown caterpillars will chew around the site where eggs were laid, so the deterrent effect must work for weeks.The small “instar” caterpillars are black and extremely hairy and very visible on the blue-green Eucalyptus leaves. I think their hairiness protects them from predatory birds, although shining cuckoos are possibly not deterred by such hirsute prey. We observed them staying on the lower, smaller and younger leaves, often in large clusters of their cohort.Once they moulted their skin a few times, they started to disperse a bit more. They also lost their black fur and begun to look more like the older caterpillars: blue-green colour with spiky, coloured protuberances on each body segment.From this moment onwards we felt that they were being targeted by birds – we found fewer and fewer of them, so we (Julie’s idea!) took three inside the kitchen a reared them on Eucalyptus foliage which we refreshed every three days or so: one small caterpillar and two medium-sized ones.And they eat!!!  Eat!!! Suddenly you realise how much educational stuff you get from raising these critters:Swap Eucalyptus leaves for Liquidambar: They wouldn’t touch it! Not even when they got hungry!Theory: once they started their larval life on Gum trees they stuck with that host plant. Next year I start raising them on Liquidambar and see what happens if I reverse the choice to Gum.When the caterpillars change their skin (moulting) what happens to that old skin? You can’t find it anywhere!Many caterpillars eat their old skin and with this huge silk “worm”, it is no different; As soon as they have “walked” out of their skin, they turn around and start to nibble at it. They will not squander the micro-nutrients contained in that old skin – Nature does not know the concept of waste.There’s a video clip of the caterpillar eating its old skinThese caterpillars are constantly evacuating their slow-release fertiliser pellets – I collected them from the early days (1st instar) to the biggest (last instar) and you can now take measurements and average weight for the whole duration of the larval development – graphs, maths, statistics!And then there’s the chrysalis: You’d expect some soft silken cocoon (just like the oriental silk moths make)  No…  just rough, tough, brown Aussie stuff. I expect it helps them through the hottest times of the day and the coolest winter days, without losing too much moisture as metamorphosis takes places.There is a softer, “weak” spot in that sturdy cocoon: it is the spot where the hatching pupa pushes itself out of that cocoon in spring… to start life as a beautiful and impressive, large moth. I have seen the caterpillars spin their cocoon (see video), but haven’t had the time to sit there watching all night to discover how they make these “weak spots”.Another Day… another Night… another observational experiment!

durée : 00:02:15 - Jardin - Souvent pris pour un érable, le liquidambar est un très bel arbre en toute saison. Et il porte des fruits ressemblant à des hérissons ou des armes médiévales.

Resumir en pocas líneas su biografía cultural es complicado, pero si tuviese que optar por un eslogan, quizás sería: "Estoraques: confundiendo al personal en todo el mundo desde el primer milenio antes de la era común."Confusos, e ignorantes, pues ¿quién ha oído hablar de ellos? ¿Quién sabe qué son exactamente, mucho menos qué aspecto tienen o por qué los deseamos en la antigüedad?Hoy nos adentramos en un camino tan raro y poco trillado, que habrá que sacar el machete para desbrozar las sendas que unen las historias de estos árboles dentro del género Styrax y/o del género Liquidambar, para descubrir su relevancia e importancia en pleno siglo XXI. (Y no, no es una broma, en serio.)+ Encuéntrame en la web https://ainaserice.com & en redes (FB: https://facebook.com/ainaserice; IG: https://instagram.com/ainaserice).+ Transcripciones de los capítulos (a su ritmo…) en ☛ www.senda.imaginandovegetales.com+ Círculo de apoyo vegetófilo íntimo, con agradecimientos extra ☛ https://patreon.com/ainaserice{Agradecimientos}Música compuesta &interpretada por Cristina Llabrés y Evaristo Pons.¡Y gracias a ti por la compañía!

Trees Are Key Let’s discuss “Keys to Termites and Trees." Are those little critters ants, which we’ve talked about recently, or termites? The very idea of termites eating away at your house is a nightmare. Are they as bad for our trees? It depends… Species Spotlight The Sweetgum, Liquidambar styraciflua is also called Red Gum. Sweetgum Occurs in East Texas on rich river bottom soils, in swamps subject to frequent flooding, and dry uplands, as far west as the San Jacinto river basin.

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Right now is a great time to plant trees for much of the United States, particularly in warmer areas like Texas. We have talked about planting in previous episodes and today we will review the pros and cons of staking trees. I recently had a great conversation with Haywood Morgan, the City Forester in Denton, which spurred this topic. Sweet gum, Liquidambar styraciflua is a large, Texas native tree with a memorable fruit structure. Listen to this episode of #TreesAreKey to learn more about this colorful tree.

Our plant of the month; Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' and jobs to do in the garden for October.

During the summer when the heat is stifling, it’s important to take advantage of shade when you are outdoors.  If your yard has no shade trees you may not have much respite from the heat. Shade on your home and air conditioner may also decrease your energy costs in the summer.  With all of these benefits you may be considering planting shade trees on your property.  Planting a tree is a (hopefully) long-term commitment so you want to choose the right tree from the start.  If you choose an evergreen tree you will have shade year-round while deciduous trees will shade your house in summer but allow the sun to warm your house in winter when they lose their leaves.  You can plant shade trees at any time of year; just be sure to follow UF recommendations for proper planting practices.   To learn more about these practices visit Planting and Establishing Trees at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/EP/EP31400.pdf. Pinellas County is unique in several ways- most of us have smaller lots to work with, some have salt breezes from the water to contend with, and we all have wind storms.  You may be wondering what shade trees can we plant here that will thrive in our unique environment?  A favorite shade tree in our county is the Live Oak, Quercus virginiana (large tree, zones 8-11).  Live oak is a great choice but grows very large- up to 40 to 60 feet in height with a 60 to 100 foot spread.  It is drought and salt tolerant as well as wind resistant, which is why it’s a popular choice if you have the room. Sparkleberry, Vaccineum arboreumSweetgum, Liquidambar styracifluaIf you have a moist but well-drained site and space you could consider Sweetgum, Liquidambar styraciflua (large tree, zones 5b-10a) or Sparkleberry, Vaccinium arboreum (small tree, zones 7-10).  These two choices are deciduous, so they will lose their leaves in winter when you would probably prefer more sun anyway.  Their leaves also turn beautiful colors before they fall bringing seasonal color to your landscape.  Sparkleberry has high wind resistance and sweetgum is considered to have medium-high wind resistance.  Sparkleberry also flowers profusely if grown in full sun.Silver variety of Buttonwood, Conocarpus erectusFor smaller property with drier conditions you might consider the following small trees, all of which are salt and drought tolerant and have high wind resistance: Buttonwood, Conocarpus erectus (small tree, zones 10a-11), Simpson’s Stopper, Myrcianthes fragrans (small tree, zones 9-11), and Yaupon Holly, Ilex vomitoria (small tree, zones 7-10).  These three choices are all evergreen and will provide year-round shade.  All three of these choices can be grown as a large shrub or a small tree.  Each of these have unique characteristics that take them beyond a simple shade tree: Buttonwood has a silver variety that has silvery leaves that shimmer in the sun and the wind, Simpson’s Stopper has reddish, flaking showy bark and Yaupon Holly produces beautiful red fruit in the fall and winter on the female plants (males must be present for fruit production). Yaupon Holly, Ilex VomitoriaYaupon Holly fruitThe right shade tree for you may not be on this short list, but remember to consider size, evergreen vs. deciduous, color, seasonal interest, and match growing conditions to your site conditions for the greatest chance of success.  For more guidance with this and other plant choices in your landscape please visit the interactive plant selector Florida-friendly Plant Database at http://floridayards.org/fyplants/.  For information on the health and maintenance of shade trees please visit: http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/maintenance.shtml.*Northern Pinellas County is in zone 9b, central and southern Pinellas County is zone 10a.