Anyone who knows the buttery taste of oak-aged chardonnay can appreciate the effects that wood has on a wine. Wood — especially oak — has the power to transform. It adds tannins to wine and color and ...

In the foothills of the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, one native shrub stands out from all the rest. It is commonly called manzanita, but the name covers many different species of Arctostaphylos ...

There are some plants that you only need to encounter once and, instantly, you feel a connection to them that goes straight into your soul. They are like those rare people whom you meet by chance and ...

In the foothills of the northern Sierra Nevada, one native shrub stands out from all the rest. It is commonly called manzanita, but the name covers many different species of Arctostaphylos that make ...

In this video, a stunning manzanita burl takes center stage as it’s transformed through resin casting and careful turning. The process focuses on balancing resin volume while preserving the natural ...

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(TNS) In the foothills of the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, one native shrub stands out from all the rest. It is commonly called manzanita, but the name covers many different species of ...