And we're off! Spring is now underway, and things are really starting to happen. Where I live now, on the east coast of Canada, fishing is a huge industry. I never realized how much went into the preparation of boats and lobster traps.

April 15 2025

I have been occupied with plans for hedges, as well as dead hedges. If you haven't seen these in social media, you probably will soon. They're all over! The general gist of them is the two upright twigs or branches pounded into the ground in sequence, so that dead branches and twigs, whatever is pruned off your apple trees, dead ones that fall off the maples or oaks in your garden (or your neighbors) are stacked in between.

Not only is this excellent wildlife habitat for birds and small mammals and insects, it also looks incredibly cool.

Getting started with twigs is where to begin if you're interested in making crafts, collecting them, or growing them. This little mailout might whet your interest in learning more about them, and start noticing them - because they're all around us, wherever there are trees.

When you've built something you're proud of, brag it up! Most groups love to hear what others have been doing, so share your pictures on there with a write up on the project.

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