Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for a reliable app or website that can help me find different trees nearby. I'm particularly looking for a Blackthorn bush to kick off my project of making my own Shillelagh, but I don't have a lot of time to search around myself. Additionally, this is my first post here, and I'm eager to dive into woodworking to continue my family's legacy. If you have any budget-friendly tips for getting started in woodworking, I'd love to hear those too! Thanks in advance!
Edit: I did find a local resource for tree locating in my city. Turns out there are only about 20 Blackthorn bushes around, but a few are located in parks. Hawthorn is much more common here. Also, sorry for any confusion earlier—I just wanted to know if such a website existed, and luckily I found one just for my city!
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You’re in luck! I recently found a tree finder website specifically for my city, which has detailed info about local tree varieties. It’s community-driven, so it seems like a neat project. Make sure to check out your local resources; there’s a lot out there!
You should check local conservation societies—they often have info on local flora and might guide you on what trees you can cut from public spaces. Just make sure you're not trespassing or taking from someone else's property! It's really important to respect land ownership. If you’re in England, there might be more communities interested in sustainable foraging, which could be a good resource too!
Great idea! I ended up finding a tree locator that’s community-driven in my area, so it seems like there's interest around here too.
I'm not sure if any website will have exactly what you're looking for, but it sounds like adventure is part of the journey! If you’re in the Southeastern US, I found that Carolina Hawthorne could be a good alternative. I've made a Shillelagh from it before, and it worked wonderfully. Let me know if you're interested—I can share a pic!
Thanks for the suggestion! I'm based in England, but I’d love to see your pic anyway!
That's awesome! I’m glad I found one too—thanks for the encouragement!