#douglasfir

[handcraftedloghomes]

It's #TimberTuesday!

Today we are looking at the very old rings in an old tree, and not just the rings but where it's dark, those are called "burn scars". By looking at the old tree rings, you can actually see how many fires there have been in the past 500 years!

[swordsmanbonsai]

Sitka Bungjin, Branches Wired~

Put some very tight bends in the trunk this spring (see: “Sitka Fir First Styling” below for a look). When I checked a few days ago, the wire was beginning to cut in. So I carefully clipped off the thick wire. Happily, it didn’t spring right back, but held its shape, at least for a few days. That provided an opportunity to wire and place the branches. A few more will have to come off, but I will wait to see which are stronger as they develop. I will also have to re-wire the trunk when I get back from my UK Seminars in a couple of weeks, to get some of bends back where they were. The top needles are dying off, but I’m not concerned about it as new buds are opening with bright green needles.

[myselfesteemwonthelp]

Long ago there stood a very tall and proud Douglas-fir tree. The tree was so tall that its topmost branches touched the clouds. The branches spread widely and offered protection to small plants and animals. The tree had many cones on the ends of its branches which stood open and contained many seeds. A little mouse lived in the protection of the tree’s branches. There was a long and cold winter where the snow was deep and the wind blew across the land. The Douglas-fir stood tall and proud through the days of bitter cold. The little mouse was protected from the bitter winds and the snow fell only softly beneath the tree. But the little mouse could find no food in those cold dark days. The Douglas fir took pity on the mouse and said “climb up to the ends of my branches little mouse and you will find my cones. Inside the cones are many seeds which will keep hunger from you”. The little mouse climbed onto the tree’s branches and found just as the tree had said. The little mouse feasted well on the Douglas fir seeds. He grew fat and healthy on the generosity of the fir tree. The other little mice looked at him and asked, “Why are you so fat and healthy while the rest of us are thin and cold”? The little mouse dared not tell the other mice where he was finding the lovely seeds. He was afraid that the other mice would come and eat all that the Douglas fir had to offer. He waited until the other mice were sleeping before he snuck away to climb and eat. But not all were asleep and one mouse saw where the little mouse had gone. He watched the little mouse eating seeds from the Douglas fir and he woke all the other mice. He told them what he had seen. All the others mice ran for the fir tree and climbed up to the cones. They climbed inside the open cones to get to the plentiful seed. This invasion angered the Douglas fir. The fir snapped shut all its cones, trapping the little mice inside. To this day when you look at a Douglas fir cone you can see the little back legs and tails of the mice sticking out of the cones where they are trapped.

[bricehammack]

SmallBusinessSaturday

Oregon

Silverton

SilverFallsStatePark

DouglasFir

BlueSky

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[lovingessentialoils]

The Sanctuary Diffuser Blend combines the refreshing and uplifting aroma of orange essential oil with the grounding and calming scent of douglas fir essential oil. Together, they create a blend that enhances relaxation and creates a peaceful atmosphere in any space. Visit Loving Essential Oils for more blends and recipes, plus join our free members area for more aromatherapy resources! #lovingessentialoils #essentialoilblends #douglasfir

[douglasfirsmusic]

Ok, I’m a bit nervous. Here we go: ◢◤ Release day! ◢◤

'LAZY HEART' will be the opening track of a brand new full album that’s coming out next year. 

We’re so proud of this one. And it’s out now: xlcr.nl/douglasfirs-lazyheart

[churchillbldgco]

Before & After - Swipe to see the finished room in our lakefront cottage renovation in Litchfield County, CT #beforeafter #homerenovation #cottagedesign #douglasfir #litchfieldcountyct

[interestos]

Douglass fir forest over the ridgeline, protected from the coast • Bear Valley . . . . . . #interestos #oc #interestos0c #photography #photo #wanderlust #wild #outdoors #ourplanet #nature #adventure #naturephotography #explore #california #californiaadventure #wilderness #bayarea #BayAreaTrails #bayarealandscapes #trails #hiking #pointreyes #pointreyesnationalseashore #bearvalley #douglasfir #trees #valley #nps #nationalseashore (at Bear Valley Earthquake Trail, Point Reyes National Seashore) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnj7b9CLxum/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[emonsjoehl]

New screen door. #douglasfir #thisoldhouse #generalfinishes (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ciq4fFgNppm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[connie-awanderingsoul]

These doors need a ton of restoration work. I will have them looking fine by the time I am done. :D #woodworking #woodrefinishing #douglasfir #wood #diyprojects https://www.instagram.com/p/Clr7mpcJTrQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[handcraftedloghomes]

A little log Cabin nestled on a peaceful piece of property away from the hustle and bustle is almost everyone's dream. We have several stock cabin floor plans to choose from or simply design your own to suit your needs.

[swordsmanbonsai]

Close up of twist at the crown of my Dragon Sitka Fir. 

[amystewartauthor]

One funny thing about Douglas firs are these little three-pointed bracts on the cones. Makes them easy to identify, but as far as I can tell, no one’s sure what they’re for. Oh, and another odd thing. Scientists want you to call them Douglas-fir, with a hyphen, to signal that they’re not a real fir. This is similar to the insect world: a true bug has sucking mouthparts, and you indicate a true bug with a space before the word “bug.” So a bed bug is a true bug. A ladybug is not. Same with flies: a butterfly or a dragonfly is not a true fly. A fruit fly or a house fly is a true fly. Rules are rules, but I’m not putting that damn hyphen in Douglas fir. Thanks for coming to my ted talk. . . . #douglasfir #botanicalart #botanicaldrawing #naturejournal #naturejournaling #drawingtrees (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV_X_e5P14Q/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bricehammack]

BoycottBlackFriday

Oregon

Portland

HoytArboretum

@HoytArboretum

DouglasFir

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[craftygal65]

Imagine a 6 foot version! I used to go to Woodwards in downtown Vancouver; I believe it was W Hastings and Abbott Street.

[bonsaihunters]

A tribute to the Willamette River. #douglasfir #bonsai #bonsaihunters #dropseeds #oregon (at San Francisco Bay Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjs5cHjYv5/?utm_medium=tumblr