Just on observation for me in NE Ohio:
I first saw BLD on my property in June 1916. (Geauga County)
It was first observed in 1912 on an adjacent county (Lake county)
I have posted several times that there are "good" years & "bad" years for the beech.
This is BY FAR the worst for my the Beech...
Tried this ?
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Beef - Chuck eye steak - Reverse sear
Rev: 250927 1700
1.8 lb Steak - ~2” Thk; Reverse sear - - - (Cut in half to process as 2 portions)
- Butter; salt & pepper
- Sous Vide: 133 ℉ for 72 hours
(This cooks the steak to a uniform 133° (pink – med rare); & breaks down connective tissue, making the...
I started a long time ago. The first good item was a large Al stock pot, bought for cooking pasta in ~ 1970. Later the Henkel carbon steel paring knife in ~ 1976.
It took a long time to research, source, & collect.
Thanks
My Black Gun was natural. The house is 37 years old in a wood area that was selectively logged ~70+ years ago.
The tree was well established when I move in 34 years ago.
FYI interesting; at least to me:
I have a Black Gum tree close to the house; lived here for 34 years. It’s the only known Gum on my 12-acer wooded property.
This is the first year I have seen berries / seeds on the tree. I probably just wasn’t very observant.
The tree is 14” DBH; and ~50’ high...
2025 TCC Chron List / Dates
Rev: 250814 0800
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Updates:
9/05-9/07/25 - Wisconsin TCC - Mead Park; 1201 W. Whitney St.; Stevens Point, WI
9/19-20/25 - Ontario TCC - Lake Ontario Park - Kingston, ON
9/19/25...