My Favorite Trees

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Sundown on January the 16th marks the beginning of Tu B'Shevat 2022. For the second year in a row, I've decided to celebrate this Jewish Tree New Year by covering one of the Seven Species of Israel. This time, it's the olive's turn. Olive trees have held importance to humans for thousands of years—not just as a food source but also for the many uses of olive oil as well as the tree's symbol of peace and prosperity. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover Art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Facebook and Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees or on Instagram @treepodcast. 

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 We're once again revisiting the Celtic Ogham Tree calendar to finally cover the first month, named for the Birch Tree. This tree's symbolism of regeneration has made it a perfect tree to kick off the new year and its beauty and usefulness have made it well-loved throughout the northern hemisphere. You'll finally learn what my very favorite tree is and hear my opinions on Birch Beer! Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Facebook and Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees or on Instagram @treepodcast. 

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There's more than one December holiday that centers around a tree! Bodhi Day celebrates that day when Siddhartha Gautama sat under a Bodhi Tree, achieved Enlightenment, and became the Buddha. Find out how this tree helped start a new religion and how you can celebrate this holiday in the modern-day. Music is by Acadamy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Facebook and Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees and now on Instagram @TreePodcast! 

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We know how the Sugar Maple became so famous, but what about all the other Maples? Hear how the rest of the Maple trees have influenced cultures around the world. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees.

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The Cedar of Lebanon is a symbol of national pride featured on its home country's flag and in the oldest preserved human legends. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees.

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In the third and final installment of my fruit series, I talk about the Apple Tree. The apple is perhaps the oldest cultivated and most well-known fruit in the world.  What symbolism has a tree so long in our culture earned and how did apple pie become so intertwined with American culture? Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees.

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Part 2 of my fruit tree series is about the Coconut Tree. The coconut is synonymous with island time—warm breezes and chill vibes. Hear how these long, skinny trees became an iconic feature of warm beaches around the world. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees.

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In this part of my fruit tree series, I discuss the origin of citrus fruits. The citron is one such tree that has influenced multiple religions and has sired many of the modern citruses we know today. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees.

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The Ginkgo is an incredibly fascinating species that has changed relatively little over the last 200 million years. Where are its relatives and how did this fossil survive? Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees.

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How old is the oldest living organism? Bristlecone Pines can live for thousands of years and their ancient forms have taught us much about our past. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees.