by John Lange | Oct 30, 2018 | Firewood
The Swedish log candle is a great idea as we found out a friend’s BBQ recently in Bideford. You simply need a well seasoned log and I would suggest Ash. Make two length way cuts that divide the log into four almost to the base. Drop a little fire lighter down...
by John Lange | Oct 14, 2018 | Firewood
Common Ash is found in many parts of Europe. It is England’s third most common tree. Here are some beautiful Ash rings. Ash makes one of the best sources of firewood.
by John Lange | Sep 9, 2018 | Firewood
As the Autumn is upon us and the winter is nearing the demand for well seasoned logs is growing. I have been working hard to keep up with demand. This is a pile of two year old seasoned hardwood that is ready to be delivered this week.
by John Lange | Sep 9, 2018 | Forestry and Trees
A lovely old tree at my grandma’s house in Instow had died and needed felling. A really awkward job but our family lab Tilly was on hand to give advice! It provided my grandma with quite a few good hardwood logs that will see her through next winter when fully...
by John Lange | Sep 8, 2018 | Forestry and Trees
Recently, while walking in the Touchwood Shopping center in Solihull, I saw a lovely quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes…..’Knowledge and timber shouldn’t be much used till they are seasoned’.
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