This time I made a vase out of this old, half-rotten plum tree root. I combined it with red colored resin, which gave a beautiful contrast to the wood. The project was straightforward. I finished it ...

This woodturning project started with a tangled plum tree root, rough and full of surprises. Beneath the dirt and twists was an incredible mix of color, figure, and texture waiting to be revealed.

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

Start by choosing the correct variety of plum, then remove the pit. Extract the seeds from the pit, then let them germinate before placing them in the soil. Wouldn't it be great to have free plums ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

Roots belong underground. So why do we often find visible tree roots snaking along the soil surface in the lawn or garden? Some kinds of trees, such as maples, poplars and willows, naturally have ...