Covers the chemistry, distribution, cultivation, harvesting, biotic factors, and much more.
A description of the benefits of this 'miracle' tree and how to use it. Its leaves have high amounts of vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium and protein. And its seeds can be used to purify water.
Covers growing chestnut trees in the U.S., how to distinguish American chestnut trees from other chestnuts, the spread of the chestnut blight fungus in the early 20th century, and growing chestnuts from seeds.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Articles and related resources about planting shade trees to reduce home energy costs and provide privacy. Includes material about types of trees to plant, creating windbreaks, and trees and backyard wildlife. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Plant identification information to distinguish American chestnut trees (which produce edible chestnuts) from horse chestnuts and Ohio buckeye trees (which produce non-edible seeds). Includes illustrations and descriptions of leaves, buds, and seeds.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Tree planting tips and related activities for children. Covers reasons for planting a tree, the basics of tree planting, planting seedlings, and tree care. Other projects include papermaking, a forest fundraiser, and tree adoption.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
This fact sheet contains points to consider when planting a backyard tree, including tree choice (size, life expectancy, foliage and fruit, and other factors), placement, planting (of container grown, balled and burlapped, and bare root trees), and pruning.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Has 'archaeological sites, buildings, trees, cemeteries, gardens, shipwrecks, landscapes and many other types of places.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Also known as the cream of tartar tree, monkey-bread tree, and lemonade tree. Includes information about uses, significant baobab trees in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
A list of 'over 8000 tree species which are threatened with extinction at a global level.' Search trees by family, genus, species, country, red list category, or assessor. Also a report on sustainable use of trees. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
