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WGLT's Grow: How To Figure Out Your Tree's Age

Grow is supported by Evergreen FS

Dendrochronology can take some skill, but anyone can learn it.

Dendrochronology, by the way, is the craft of counting the rings of a tree to determine its age. It's one of only two ways to learn a tree's age.

Want to learn the other? Listen to this week's episode of WGLT's Grow, featuring our expert Patrick Murphy and host Mike McCurdy.

WGLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Murph and Mike are ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today.

Support for WGLT’s Grow comes from FS Custom Turf by Evergreen FS. FS Custom Turf offers complete lawn and tree care services to preserve the health of yards, trees and shrubs. Products and services detailed at Evergreen-FS.com.

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Ryan Denham is the digital content director for WGLT.