About this episode

Gary Mead discusses the bald cypress tree and his background in wood artistry.

Every 3rd Wednesday we have Wood Artist, Gary Mead on the show to discuss a native tree, or something else forest-related. This month we'll be discussing the bald cypress tree.Gary is the former owner of Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill & current owner of Gary Mead Gallery in Margaretville, Delaware County. He was born & raised on a dairy farm in New Kingston, Town of Middletown, Delaware County.

People in this episode

Guest: Gary Mead

Topics covered

• bald cypress
• wood artistry
• native trees
• forest ecology
• sawmilling

Keywords

• bald cypress
• Gary Mead
• wood artist
• native trees
• sawmill

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill, Gary Mead Gallery

Places: Margaretville, Delaware County, New Kingston, Town of Middletown, Delaware County

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