Northeast Gardening: Ideas Needed for Birch Limbs, 0 by sempervirens

sempervirens wrote:
Jax & Sofonisba,
I'll have to go through all of my older photos to find some pictures. None of the newer digital photos show any. The early constructions were done with what was on hand and I didn't use the rebar, as a consequence all are gone. I enjoy changing things, similar to Jaxs' sentiment, but have come to the conclusion a little more permanence is preferable. The reference in pirls post to the taunton press link gives some simple techniques. A book I have used "Making Bentwood Trellises Arbors Gates & Fences" by Jim Long gives excellent clear instructions. A neighbor uses weed tree cuttings from the property near the railroad tracks for young sapling material. It's free for the taking and the Transportation Authority clear cuts it anyway later in the season.
The only structure I have up now, besides some small cross tied small bamboo fencing, is the connecting space between two metal arbors to provide a continuous line for gravpevines.