Birch trees also have many other traditional uses: fresh spring birch twigs make a nice wintergreen flavoured tea when steeped in hot water. Birch hardwood is valued for its strength and resistance to ...

If the twig is still on a tree ... “Like rubber bands going up the trunk,” says Gerry. Silver Birch & Downy Birch: The downy birch looks messy, says Gerry, while the bark of the silver ...

Over the last few years, Groener has experimented with various twigs. Birch twigs, which are especially pliable, are used in ...