Errol
Beech Grove, Tn
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| Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:45 pm Post subject: tobacco stick fence |
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theres probably some on here that has never heard of a tobacco stick. but it is used for hanging tobacco in barns to cure. I found some tobacco sticks (600) last week and decided to build a garden fence from them. they are all oak, all 60 to 75 yrs old and all hand hewed! here are some pictures. got 40 ft done today with 60 ft to go.. whatta ya think/
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toni
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| Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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I love it!!!!! In fact I love the whole look you have there, birdhouses, tree stumps and the plants. Don't forget to show more photos when the last 60 feet is done.
That's the kind of fence I would love to have but alas, tobacco doesn't grow around here so no tobacco sticks to scavenge.
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eileen
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| Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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We don't have tobacco sticks in Scotland but how I wish we did!! Your fence is great and the sticks are all spaced so well. To build an oak fence of well matured sticks like that over here would cost a fortune. Well done. 
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margie12u
Indiana
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| Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:34 pm Post subject: Fence |
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I love it too. It's great. I never would have thought of that. I would love to do that too, I have a bunch of them. Your flowers and everything are wonderful.
Margie
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Netty
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Southern Ontario zone 5a
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That looks fantastic!!
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marlingardener
Central Texas, zone 8
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| Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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I have a serious case of fence envy! That is a handsome fence, and being well-cured oak, will last forever. You have done a lovely job with it.
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cherylad
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S. Liberty County - Texas
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That is FANTASTIC looking! Wish we had tobacco sticks here too! Great job.
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EJ
Essex
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| Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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It looks beautiful! I have seen programs showing tobacco hanging to dry in barns...never thought of what they might be hanging on. Beeeeutiful.
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melstra
NE TX
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| Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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You found a goldmine! Your garden is pretty and I'm looking forward to seeing more pics.
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Kay
Lincoln, Nebraska
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| Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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I just absolutely LOVE your fence! Good work! The garden is not half bad either 
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