Years ago the American Chestnut was the most important tree in eastern North America. Supplying excellent lumber and tasty nuts that fattened calves and people alike!  But in the early 1900’s a bark eating fungus came into New York on an Asian Chestnut. The blight spread with a vengeance and by 1950 the American Chestnut tree was gone. But decades of breeders have been working on bringing back to life the American chestnut. Learn much more on today's Garden Bite and also about roasting chestnuts. Pictures and links are on gardenbite.com.