Wet, clay ground and thriving. Late last summer, I noticed the leaves were dead suddenly, and the bark on the trunk was completely loose and falling off. No other trees or shrubs within 50 feet (black ...

The walnut trees have a notably thicker bark, which the couple says needs to be chiseled away first to ensure a good tap. "We apologize as we're doing it," Leslie said. "It's kind of a funny thing ...