Pear Root "asphodel" Cutting Board (18" x 22") $150
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Pear trees were developed in China, first. I think they got as far as developing the quince from an apple. The trees were developed further in Europe...in Spain and France. The french attach paper bags over the pears as they ripen to ensure they don't get too much sun...they even grow them in bottles, with bottles hanging on the ends of limbs while the pear grows and ripens inside. Then they put pear liquor in and sell the bottles with full and pickled pears.
Olive
Olive Greek Bowl (10 x 6) $250
Olive Board with feet and handle (16" x 8") $150
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Olive Tree 1500 yrs old
The Greeks regard the olive tree as a symbol of euphoria, purification, victory and honor. The olive tree has been used for centuries to honor victory, wisdom and peace. In Genesis, an olive branch was returned to Noah on the ark by a dove, signaling the end of the great flood. The Spaniards introduced Olive Trees to California. Junipero Serra planted small orchards of them at each Mission along the Camino Real.
Alder (Alnus rubra)
Alder Bowl #3 (13" x 7") $250
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Alder Small "comet" Bowl (10" x 5") $100
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Alder catkin
Many Alder trees were planted in the San Fernando Valley by developers in the 50's. The trees do well in poor soil which may have been a reason for their selection. They provide shade in the summer then drop their leaves and allow sun to get in the windows of houses in the winter providing some warmth. But they need a lot of water. The developers were putting in lush lawns and sprinkler sysetms. They must have thought water would not be a problem for the trees except...water is a problem in the San Fernando Valley.
