From Wasteland to Wonder - Leaf & Limb Podcast - Episode 1 Leaf & Limb 2026-09-23 | From Wasteland to Wonder - Leaf & Limb Podcast - Episode 1
A tour of Project Pandos seed processing room Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | This is where the magic happens! We receive tends of thousands of native seeds from Project Pando volunteers each year. We receive and process those seeds here. Hopefully this video can help you set up a similar room should you be interested in growing native trees!
Tips for filling air pruning boxes with native seeds Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Growing trees in an air pruning box is an excellent way to produce many trees with healthy root systems in a small space. Here are some tips and details about how to plant the seeds.
Sapling growing experiment in extreme conditions Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | In this experiment, we subjected the young saplings to extreme growing conditions. They were positioned in the most intense sun possible here in Raleigh, NC without any shade and without any care of any kind, including supplemental water. The only water they received was rain water. Growing conditions were BRUTAL. But look how many still grew! it's remarkable.
How to install a pocket forest Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Planting a pocket forest from saplings is easier and cheaper than planting traditional native trees. We also have the advantage of being able to infuse far more native diversity into the mix. It's a win for us and a win for the health of our local ecosystem!
How to plant trees from seed Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Want to know the all-time easiest way to plant native trees? Use seeds! These also produce the healthiest trees with the best root structure.
How to perform meadow maintenance during the second growing season Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Maintenance is the most challenging part of growing a native meadow, especially during the second and third growing seasons. In this video, we'll share some tips and thoughts for how to navigate these challenges.
Thoughts and tips regarding pocket forest maintenance Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Maintaining a pocket forest is not challenging, so long as we mark all saplings when planting. Assuming we do this, the task is simple: remove whatever is not marked, until our plants can mature and shade competitors.
How to perform structural pruning Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Structural pruning is the only type of pruning that matters to the long term longevity and stability of a tree. The results may not be aesthetically appealing, but they go to great lengths to produce a tree that can live for many years.
How to make a basic compost bin Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Making compost is so easy! It really does not have to be complicated. We will show you one of the cheapest, easiest ways there is to make a compost bin.
How to build an air pruning box to grow native trees Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Air pruning boxes are one of the most effective ways we can grow healthy, native trees. We can grow hundreds of young trees in a very small space. Making these boxes is easy - we'll show you how in this video.
How to make compost tea Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Once you have compost, making compost tea is a breeze! By making a tea, we are apply to apply the compost in a liquid form, which means we can spray it on the foliage and pour it around our favorite trees.
How to make a reduction pruning cut Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | This is a type of pruning cut we must make for certain pruning scenarios, especialy when performing structural pruning. This tutorial exlains how to do so.
How to build a shade cloth for the air pruning beds Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Some young native trees prefer to grow in shade instead of the sun. In this video, we'll show you a way to build shade that is easy, cheap, and highly scaleable.
How to install a native meadow from seed and perform maintenance Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Installing a native meadow from seeds is a basic process. Once you understand the key components, it's something nearly anyone can do. In this video, we will walk you through the basic steps.
How to perform the 3-cut pruning method Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | When pruning, it is essential that we avoid damaging the branch collar. This video will show you how to make a proper pruning cut that avoids harming the branch collar.
How to unbox the saplings from an air pruning box Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Once we have native saplings growing in our air pruning boxes, the next step is to extract them. This can be tricky. We'll show you how to do this in this video.
How to build a tree cage for a sapling Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | Sometimes young trees need protection from deer and rabbits. This tree protection cage is simple, cheap, and effective. Just remember to take it off after several years or it might kill the tree!
How to build a protective cage for the air pruning box Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | We may need to protect the seeds in our air pruning boxes from squirrels, birds, and other predators. In this video, we'll show you how to make a cage you can place on top that wil keep them out.
How to plant a sapling Leaf & Limb 2024-02-20 | It's so easy to plant saplings! They are the superior choice when compared to traditional nursery trees because they have an ideal root structure and grow rapidly. When using saplings, we can also choose from a greater variety of native plant options.
How to Make Air Pruning Beds Leaf & Limb 2024-02-14 | Here is a quick tutorial for two different sizes of air pruning beds + risers for extra soil volume. The sizes make this system easily stackable/re-arrangeable.
An Overview of Basic Tree Climbing Equipment and How to Inspect Each Part for Issues Leaf & Limb 2024-02-14 | ...
How to Build a Screen to Catch Flying Soil During Root Collar Excavations Leaf & Limb 2024-02-14 | ...
How to Prune Roots During a Root Collar Excavation - First Person Perspective Leaf & Limb 2024-02-14 | ...
How to Perform Stump Grinder Weekly Maintenance Leaf & Limb 2024-02-14 | Stump Grinder Weekly Maintenance
Standards for Root Collar Excavations & Aeration Leaf & Limb 2024-02-14 | A discussion about different RCX/aeration scenarios and how to deal with them.In the video you will also note that Basil talks about aerating to 3 times the DBH (diameter at breast height) - the rule for the first 3 examples is 3 times DBH OR 3 feet, whichever is larger. on the final example (the bowl), the bowl is only taken out to 3 times the DBH.
20 Reasons Why 2020 Was Our BEST YEAR YET! Leaf & Limb 2024-02-14 | It was truly an incredible year. Remarkable. Despite great hardships we survived, thrived, and took big steps towards achieving the big goals we hope to achieve. I'm so deeply grateful. And I hope after you hear about all we have done, you feel the same.I'm so proud to be working with every one of you. Thank you!
How to Perform Various Branch Cutting Methods and How the Tree Will React Leaf & Limb 2024-02-14 | ...
