
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 happily called a …
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 and is not rot …
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 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 spent most of …
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!!!!
Sassafras Tapping - Homesteading Forum
Mar 23, 2017 · I never heard of tapping sassafras trees. I didn't find anything about sassafras on a quick search. I did find information about sycamore and walnuts but not sassafras.
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? If …
here's something that doesn't fit anywhere - syrupmaking
Oct 12, 2014 · I've not made sycamore syrup but if it is like blackstrap in flavor,color or viscosity it has probably been cooked too long and too hot.To cook down syrup you must go by the boiling point for …
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 trees have …
Plant Trees - Homesteading Forum
Aug 30, 2022 · 10 Tree Planting Projects & How to Start Your Own As the popular saying goes, “trees are the lungs of our planet.” They are a vital part of forest and woodland ecosystems and play a big …