Pat Munts’ husband Steve collects an armload of locust firewood. Locust is the best firewood in this area because it generates a lot of heat, but it needs to be split with a log splitter because of ...

Black locust is a member of the legume family; it can “fix nitrogen” in the soil. It is native to the Appalachian Mountains, from Pennsylvania to Alabama. However, in the last century, it has spread ...

Understanding the properties of the tree you’re hoping to use for firewood will help you make informed decisions. Courtesy Johnson County Extension With winter approaching, now may be the time many ...