Could tree doctors be a new thing in the future? Well maybe not, but we are learning methods to check on the health of various trees, like the recent sonic tomograph used by the Urban Forestry division in Missoula. The Urban Forestry division has been cataloguing the trees among the streets all over Missoula, and… Read more »
Genetic engineering…still sounds the stuff of science fiction, doesn’t it? Well it seems nowadays everything is being genetically engineered, including trees. Moreover, some think of genetically engineering them so that they become giving trees. Trees already give us so much, like wood and paper, but in about fifty years, they may give us carbon fiber…. Read more »
There’s no denying that American deer are beautiful, majestic creatures that can provide a breathtaking sight in the wild. In the backyards of our homes, however, they can be a major nuisance, especially when they nip at the tender foliage of our gardens for a little snack. Fortunately, there are some ways to keep deer… Read more »
The tall canopy created overhead when towering trees are allowed to grow to their full natural height creates an impressive skyline in any setting. We’re quick to point out the uses for the low shrub and bare root trees available through our wholesale store here on the Cold Stream Farm blog. However, redwoods, sequoias and… Read more »
In some areas, property owners may have to contend with the risks of landslides damaging or destroying their real estate investment. Across the country, there have been many stories reported in news publications and broadcasts involving harrowing tales of shifting lands that can change the topography of an area in seconds. Here at Cold Stream… Read more »
Plant life offers so many environmental benefits to our world. Aside from making our land a greener, more attractive place to live in, they help to clean the air and provide much needed shade during the summer months. There are few better ways to promote social and environmental health in our own backyards by cultivating… Read more »
Here at Cold Stream Farm, we’re very interested in how our work can help to improve the environment and counteract the effects of pollution in neighborhoods across America. Shrubs, trees and various forms of plant life thrive off of the carbon given off by our cars, factories and more. The scientific world is always making… Read more »
While aging may be a slow, agonizing process for humans, the opposite can be said for tress. Most of our growing takes place when we are young. We sometimes grow as much as a foot in a year after hitting puberty. Once we reach our early ‘20s, we are simply done growing. In fact we… Read more »
In the article, “Get ready to recycle those Christmas trees,” Josh Baugh of Mysanantonio.com writes, “City officials are reminding residents who recycle their trees that before dropping them off, the trees must be free of decorations, stands, nails and plastic wrapping. “Flocked” Christmas trees, those adorned with artificial snow, also may be recycled. If the… Read more »
Just doing a quick search of newspaper headlines from around the country reveals insight into America’s Christmas tree craziness – “Cleveland’s Christmas trees: Readers tell us stories behind cherished ornaments, themes,” “Local kids’ art hangs on Christmas trees near the White House,” “For soldiers’ families, donated Christmas trees light up the season,” and “Christmas trees:… Read more »
After decades of neglect, people and countries all over the world are taking a stand against deforestation. It is, clearly, a negative force in terms of health for the environment and us, causing an increase in carbon dioxide emissions and assisting in global warming. Is there anything more discouraging than seeing a cleared and burned… Read more »
Early in October, something extraordinary happened, something that reinforces our belief in the inherent beauty of all things. It was reported that a tree long thought extinct is growing, from seeds found in a musky old jar by archaeologists no less. It is truly a tale of worthy of an Indiana Jones flick. 1960s, a… Read more »
