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This Old TreeAuthor: Doug Still
Old trees are awe inspiring links to the past that fire our imagination. What are their stories? Seasoned arborist and amateur historian Doug Still interviews local experts, historians, and regular folks to celebrate the myths and uncover the real tales. If you're a tree lover, join in to look "beyond the plaque" at heritage trees and the human stories behind them. Monthly. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Mariner and the Mulberry
Episode 5
Wednesday, 28 February, 2024
A large old mulberry tree at Truro Vineyards on Cape Cod comes with a legend. A sea captain brought it back from the South Pacific and planted it for his young wife. Or his girlfriend. Or someone named Amelia. Is this story true? Who was the captain, and what became of him? Come along to open dusty books, unfurl old maps, and decide what you think. GuestsKristen RobertsOwner Truro VineyardsTruro, MAKen MacPheeArborist RepresentativeBartlett Tree ExpertsOrleans, MAJanice PelosiManagerTruro Historical SocietyTruro, MANorman PopeVolunteerTruro Historical SocietyTruro, MAPeter ColesAuthor of MulberryMorus londinium London, UKConsulting EditorDavid Still IIRecorder Music David Bor and Kimberly Wass"The Wellerman""Sleep Soond I da Mornin'""Leave Her Johnny"Other MusicThe Hill Top Trio"Spanish Ladies"Theme MusicDiccon Lee, www.deeleetree.comArtworkDahn Hiuni, www.dahnhiuni.com/homeWebsitethisoldtree.showTranscripts available.Follow onFacebook or Instagram We want to hear about the favorite tree in your life! To submit a ~3 or 4 minute audio story for consideration for an upcoming episode of "Tree Story Shorts" on This Old Tree, record the story on your phone’s voice memo app and email to:doug@thisoldtree.netThis episode was written in part at LitArts RI, a community organization and co-working space that supports Rhode Island's creators. litartsri.org
