About this episode
Gary Mead discusses the American persimmon tree and his background in woodworking.
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 American persimmon 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
- woodworking
- native trees
- persimmon
- forest ecology
- art
Keywords
- persimmon
- wood artist
- Gary Mead
- native tree
- Delaware County
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill, Gary Mead Gallery
Places: Margaretville, Delaware County, New Kingston, Town of Middletown, Delaware County, American
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