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This is part one of my miniseries about the world's biggest trees. This week I talk about the world's tallest tree, the Coast Redwood. Native to the foggy northern California coast, this tree can grow to be almost 400ft tall and forms some of the most out-of-this-world forests. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees.

This week we continue to discuss the trees of the Celtic Ogham Calendar. Ashes are trees found across the Northern Hemisphere and have influenced culture and language heavily both in Europe and North America. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees.

This episode is about our first southern hemisphere tree: The Baobab! This utterly strange looking tree is a source of food and medicine for the people of Africa as well as a source for many different stories. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover Art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees.

This episode takes us to the Pacific Northwest to talk about one of the western giants, the Sitka Spruce. Aside from being one of the biggest trees in the world, the Sitka Spruce is also noteworthy for its roles in tribal cultures, the Alaskan economy, and the 20th century World Wars. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees.

According to the Celtic Ogham Calendar, we are in the month known as the Rowan Moon. This episode is about the Rowan, its magical properties, and the role it’s played in religions across northern Europe. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees.

This week features the Jewish holiday Tu B'shevat, a sort of Tree New Year. To celebrate, I am talking about one of the Seven Species of the Jewish faith, the Pomegranate. This small tree is extensively tied to human history, considering it was one of the first fruits cultivated by humans. Hear the story of its long journey and celebrate Tree New Year with me. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees.

This episode is about the tragedy of the American Chestnut. A species once 4 billion trees strong and integral feature of Appalachian culture now critically endangered and functionally extinct. Please consider donating to the American Chestnut Foundation to help bring this piece of America back.

Known as the Strangler Fig and the Walking tree, the Banyan is an iconic feature of the country of India and holds extensive symbolism throughout Hindu culture. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees.

In this episode, I talk about one of the most loved trees of the American South. The Southern Magnolia has played an important role in the study of prehistoric plants and has been featured as an iconic piece of US presidential history. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees.

In this episode, I talk about evergreens and the roles they've played in winter holidays throughout history. Then I talk about how those traditions have developed into the modern day and discuss what I think makes for the perfect Christmas Tree. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavorite Trees.

In this episode, I talk about the Aspen, a tree with incredibly unique biological adaptations that holds great importance in the realm of forest conservation. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees. Special thanks to fesliyanstudios.com for a fun audio clip.

In this episode, I tell you all about the Eastern White Pine and the role it played as a catalyst for the American Revolution. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees.

In this episode, I tell you all about the Sugar Maple. This tree is the symbol of Canadian culture, boasts incredible fall foliage, and provides us with high-quality wood and delicious syrup. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees.

This is the pilot episode for my new podcast, My Favorite Trees. Subsequent episodes will cover how specific tree species have played important roles in various human cultures. This first episode broadly talks about what makes a tree a tree and how trees affect us in general. Below, you’ll find the sources where I did my research for this episode. Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees.https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2636-what-is-a-treehttps://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23230980-600-every-human-culture-includes-cooking-this-is-how-it-began/http://www.exploringabroad.com/travel-resources/environmental-organizationshttps://www.sciencefacts.net/parts-of-a-tree.html