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In the Company of Plants and Rocks: Are you an alder or a birch?

We were hiking in Curt Gowdy State Park a few weeks ago when we met two leafless trees standing by a creek. “Are you an alder or a birch?” I asked the first (above). There was no reply. I posed the same question of the second (below), with the same result. Both stood silently except for an occasional whisper of branchlets in the wind. It was a valid question. Alders and birches are both in the birch family (Betulaceae). You might say they’re cousins -- different genera, with alders in the…

"Alder is one of the traditional Celtic Ogham trees and rules from the 18th of March to the 14th of April. Alder helps protect against conflict and prepare for unwanted intrusions. From the sacred Bark Scrolls: Secret Lore of Trees, written and researched by myself. Designed for your Book of Secrets, Book of Shadows, Glamerie printable entails a full page description of the magical, historical and conventional folklore and tradition. ALDER WAND: https://www.etsy.com/listing/12230662/alder-handma

"Alder is one of the traditional Celtic Ogham trees and rules from the 18th of March to the 14th of April. Alder helps protect against conflict and prepare for unwanted intrusions. From the sacred Bark Scrolls: Secret Lore of Trees, written and researched by myself. Designed for your Book of Secrets, Book of Shadows, Glamerie printable entails a full page description of the magical, historical and conventional folklore and tradition. ALDER WAND…

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Alder trees put on their lovely display of catkins

Alder trees are not disappointing this year; they are putting on their usual excellent display of catkins.

ALDER This tree was sacred to the Druids. The pith is easily pushed out of green shoots to make whistles. Several shoots bound together by cordage, can be trimmed to the desired length for producing the note you want and used to entice Air elementals. The old superstition of “whistling up the wind” began with this custom.

Native to Manchuria, Northeastern Asia, and central Asia in mountains. Photos of tree, leaflets, bark at the Morton Arboretum.

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What is Knotty Alder Wood? | Definition of Knotty Alder Wood

Knotty alder wood is used to describe alder boards that have numerous visible knots. Not all alder wood boards have knots, but this is a selection favorite of carpenters trying to create a rustic aesthetic. Alder wood is a popular choice for kitchen cabinets because it is strong and affordable, but making the choice to...

Coriander Stain on Knotty Alder - Dura Supreme Cabinetry

View a close-up of the Coriander Stain on Knotty Alder from Dura Supreme Cabinetry. We offer a beautiful palette of stained cabinet finishes.

Alderwood is among the softest hardwoods, just above poplar and pine. Here, we discuss more about alder stain colors and chart, so keep reading.

Alderwood is among the softest hardwoods, just above poplar and pine. Here, we discuss more about alder stain colors and chart, so keep reading.