March 27, 20224 yr 24 minutes ago, frenchwwr said: On the plus side the berries have medicinal properties. Smear the juice on all of your cuts? I removed a sage bush, I think it was, in AZ for my MIL. Got scrapes all up and down my arms. Which became inflamed. No fun!
March 27, 20224 yr 6 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said: I'll have to look up "Russian Olive" around here it's Mulberry trees. Same here. Vile trees.
March 27, 20224 yr Popular Post Olive trees make nice lumber. Mulberrys taste good. Dunno about the lumber. Olive trees and mulberrys suffer from inferiority complexes. NOBODY likes 'em. They're really not all that bad...unless you park under one.
March 27, 20224 yr 33 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: Olive trees make nice lumber. Mulberrys taste good. Dunno about the lumber. Olive trees and mulberrys suffer from inferiority complexes. NOBODY likes 'em. They're really not all that bad...unless you park under one. Or mowing near them or near where birds roost that overindulged themselves of the fruit.
March 27, 20224 yr 5 hours ago, DAB said: they are nasty. produce fruit the birds like, but the branches are full of very sharp spikes. ouch. Took one down for my parents years back. Got caught in the upper thigh by a 5" spike. Hurt like Hades, got infected, and laid me up for several weeks. HATE the darn things!
March 27, 20224 yr Popular Post 1 hour ago, Larry Buskirk said: Anyone interested in a "Show Us Your Shop Fans" thread? Mine are all Frankenfans.
March 27, 20224 yr Author Popular Post 1 minute ago, HARO50 said: Mine are all Frankenfans. So are mine!
March 27, 20224 yr Popular Post 2 hours ago, Dovetail said: Smear the juice on all of your cuts? YES! See below Medicinal Benefits of the Russian Olives The Russian Olive tree is rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, water, and fat-soluble vitamins, as well as carbohydrates and biologically active lipids. This is why Russian Olive extracts have been frequently used in traditional herbal medicine, and why its scope in modern medicine is being widely researched. Let's look at some of the health benefits of this hardy, deciduous tree. Traditional Remedies Russian Olive extracts have been valued in traditional medicine as a substitute for anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics and were used as anti-ulcer agents to treat wounds and gastric disorders. In Turkish folklore, the fruits were also used to treat kidney disorders and as an anti-diarrhea agent. The fruit decoction was promoted as a good treatment for jaundice, fever, tetanus, and rheumatoid arthritis by Iranian apothecaries. Modern Medicine 1. Reduces inflammation A recent study showed that Russian Olive fruit extracts helped to significantly decrease pain and inflammation in women suffering from knee osteoarthritis. 2. Treats wounds Russian Olive fruit extracts have also been proven to accelerate wound healing and closure. The Vitamin A in the fruit extracts boost epidermis regeneration and reduces inflammation and pain. 3. Muscle relaxant Numerous studies have reported on the muscle relaxant properties of Russian Olive leaf and fruit extracts. These studies showed that the muscle relaxing effects of the aqueous and ethanol extracts were similar to diazepam in controlled doses. 4. Powerful antioxidant The leaves and flowers of the Russian Olive tree contain flavonoid compounds, a powerful antioxidant element that has been shown to reduce oxidative stress as well as the risk of degenerative diseases. https://www.houseofbeautifulgardens.com/blogs/russian-olive-an-ornamental-shrub-with-significant-medicinal-and-ecological-benefits/russian-olive-an-ornamental-shrub-with-significant-medicinal-and-ecological-benefits Edited March 27, 20224 yr by frenchwwr
March 28, 20224 yr Popular Post One thing I noticed about them (Russian Olives) is they are like candy to bumblebees. I'm not sure what there that attracts them, but I remember mowing past them in the summer and having a heck of a time keeping the bumblebees away.
March 28, 20224 yr Most of the counties in AZ have banned new plantings of olive trees. Apparently, many folks are allergic to them. Our son has a huge one that shades his front drive way. Doves love to roost in it. Which makes it a dining spot for hawks. Between the bird carcasses and, the dropped olives, they have messes to clean up quite often.
March 28, 20224 yr I have some elaeagnus (russian olive) up in the back yard. I planted a few to fill in a dead space and for the very wonderful fall fragrance. Around here it has been widely used along the interstate in those triangles where the entrance/exit ramps are. But I have never seen one in tree form, only as a shrub. It is a miserable wild shrub, and I have made a couple emergency room visits after being jabbed by those thorns! But, man o man, that fragrance makes it all worthwhile in my book!
March 28, 20224 yr Popular Post 13 minutes ago, Cal said: But I have never seen one in tree form, only as a shrub. It is a miserable wild shrub, and I have made a couple emergency room visits after being jabbed by those thorns! Most of them in Ohio are shrubs as well. In fact, I've not seen one grow as a tree in Ohio, though we did have one (tree) when we lived in Kansas.
March 28, 20224 yr Popular Post They do make nicely figured lumber. I made a couple rifle cases with it. It had been cut, slabbed and dried for a few years. That stuff is HARD! And, rather brittle. Sanding it was a real chore. But, it pairs nicely with walnut and maple and finishes rather nice.
March 28, 20224 yr Argh, first day of set build. Two of us showed up, the boss and me (the sub-boss). A couple more showed up after lunch. We pulled out some components from the storage area and managed to alter one piece from the last show to fit the new scene. Sad news, with lumber prices the way they are. The wanted four 2' square 8' tall columns. We made a prototype out of 2x2 and 1/4" luaun. We figured materials would cost us about $90 each. The board allotted us an 8% budget increase even though there was 70% increase in out usual supplies cost.
March 28, 20224 yr Popular Post 32 minutes ago, kmealy said: and me (the sub-boss) As long as the don't call you Meathead.
March 28, 20224 yr 51 minutes ago, kmealy said: with lumber prices the way they are Time for lathe and cardboard? Dad complained about flower prices at a recent viewing. I kept my mouth shut about a "floral tapestry" one can hang behind the casket. Heck, the church will not allow flowers during Lent anyway ...
March 28, 20224 yr Author Popular Post Must be like wabbitts. Mama 12" and her Baby 5.5" Closer view of "Baby", isn't she cute?
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