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 ...

Woodturning adventure! In my 23rd project, I tackle black locust wood for the first time, creating a unique piece called The Locust with a Crown. Watch as I overcome lathe challenges, adjust the tool ...

The coming of autumn often makes trees harder to identify — but sometimes, it does the opposite. The black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a case in point. In summer, its bluish-green, oval-shaped, ...