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  1. DruidCarol

    New Business Model? Just for fun

    This isn't probably the best section to post this however, thinking about new business models for arborists, I figure "Hey! Why not put it Behind the Desk?!" Anyway, might be popular in the vicinity of Fargo... Hope you enjoy the laugh. Carol
  2. DruidCarol

    Great Cat in Tree Rescue by Tyler Roth

    Came through my Facebook feed via some "feel good" post. Pretty amazing cat rescue and when I looked at it on Youtube, I saw The Weather Channel posted a request to use the video (The Dodo also put in a request). Getting some good PR the hard way but at least Fievel the Cat didn't appear to...
  3. DruidCarol

    Fungus Among Us : Norway Maple with yellow blob

    I was looking at this street shade tree (Southeastern Massachusetts) today and shaking my head at the profusion of corms in the canopy (pretty sure it's a Norway Maple) from neglect by the town's tree dept. And then I noticed this stuff that looks like creamed corn kind of oozing (but not...
  4. DruidCarol

    Free eBook : Basic Guide to Websites for Arborists

    It has been a while in coming but I finally got the essentials written down in a 25 page ebook for anyone who would like to have this eBook to help you make decisions about what is the best path for you to take on your business website. You can view it via this link. This is for anyone who...
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  5. DruidCarol

    Baltimore Tree Trust article

    Debated whether to put here or in the upcoming events since TCI Expo is in Baltimore this year, but it demonstrates what can be done with some thinking outside the box and education. http://bit.ly/Baltimoretreetrust It is really cool when you can awaken such a positive awareness in someone...
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  6. DruidCarol

    Would you describe this as "lion-tailing"?

    So, a woman I just met as part of a walking group wanted to show us the tree work her landlord did on the property and I was dumbfounded. I actually know who the tree company is and if this is bad practice as it seems to me it would be, I do not want to recommend them (they were low on the list...
  7. DruidCarol

    Japanese maple - no leaves (almost) but still signs of life

    I have a friend whose Japanese maple has literally no leaves in its canopy, but it does have a sort of G-string of new leaves on its crotch, shall we say? In the detail, the buds look ashy and dried up. I defer to your knowledge about its condition and what you would recommend as options for...
  8. DruidCarol

    New England Grows 2016

    The program and dates for this year's New England Grows Expo in Boston, MA is now ready for everyone to check out. http://newenglandgrows.org/ Early bird rate is $89 for all three days until October 15th October 16th to November 15th will cost $99 After Nov. 15th, it will cost $119 A lot of...
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    • arborists ceus industry conferences landscapers new england grows 2016
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    • Forum: Dates to Remember
  9. DruidCarol

    Two cedar trees in SE Mass being "bugged", how serious is it (pics included)

    I noticed two red cedars (coastal Massachusetts) that are hosting a couple of varmints. I know that the trees in question are too close together for starters. They are on the park-style property of a church in Fairhaven, MA so I was hoping to get some advice to pass along to the church about...
  10. DruidCarol

    Yet another new website for review

    So some of you know me as the gal who gives feedback on websites and now you get a chance to lob a few logs at me. I helped Hill Treekeepers get a new look. The old site looked like this: The new site is at http://hilltreekeepers.com The goal was to get it easy to update and maintain...
  11. DruidCarol

    Just a reminder to be careful out there-chainsaw fails

    I like the one where the cameraman dryly quips, "Well, that wasn't the plan." The second one sounds like they need a new groundsman...
  12. DruidCarol

    Any Urban Tree Specialists in Southeastern Massachusetts?

    Hi, I am putting out a puff of smoke to see if there are any arborists who are specializing in urban tree problems and willing to advise a small group of residents that would like to know more about how to care for the public shade trees in their town. Please contact me privately if you have...
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    • citizens groups masschusetts public shade tree advice tree wardens urban trees
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  13. DruidCarol

    1946 film of giant redwood tree felling

    My apologies if this has been posted before but found it amazing to see how talented these loggers were. You're probably glad for chainsaws today! (Ouch on the guy who is hoisted up on some huge chains instead of a nice saddle!)
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    • 1940s documentary giant sequoias lumbermen tree-felling
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  14. DruidCarol

    Focus on Ottawa Canada tree service industry (from 2015)

    Arborsoftworx posted this story on their Facebook page on how some in the industry are concerned about the influx of "weekend cowboys" that think tree work is a great way to pick up some fast cash. Note that this story is from August 2015, but I know many arborists have to educate customers...
  15. DruidCarol

    Don't look too happy on the job...

    ...or folks may say you're in love!
  16. DruidCarol

    What not to do - two videos

    First up is why you don't use a ladder, or if you do, think it through: The second is all about cheap stump removal... or not:
  17. DruidCarol

    When your crew are all down with the flu...

    ...you can tell your customers, "No problem! I'll send the Drone over!" What could possibly go wrong?
  18. DruidCarol

    #Manintree Seattle story

    This has been viral in the news, and this particular newspaper report has a lot of interesting aspects to it regarding the impact on the tree itself. http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/man-spends-night-in-80-foot-tree-in-downtown-seattle-builds-makeshift-nest/
  19. DruidCarol

    Update on website technology | big problem with Wix web design

    I think I was pretty firm some time ago about advising those looking at doing a website for their business to run away, very fast, from the website builder software known as Wix. Ideally you are better off with Weebly or Wordpress. I hope people did. I missed this information from last...
  20. DruidCarol

    Exciting new law proposed in Rhode Island

    Well, this takes the cake in my mind. A Rhode Island legislator proposes fining people for not keeping trees clipped to avoid dropping pine needles and leaves... http://bit.ly/providencetreelaw (yeah, I know it covers more than Providence). Gee, maybe a gravy train for tree companies as...

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