Hedges Woodcraft

The Fig Tree: Symbol of Fruitfulness, Calling, and Growth

Fruitfulness. Calling. Growth.Few trees carry those themes as powerfully—or as personally—as the fig tree. In Scripture, the fig shows up quietly but persistently, almost like a thread God keeps we...

Maple in Early Colonial Craftsmanship: A Practical Favorite

Maple doesn’t usually demand attention the way walnut does.It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t try to impress.But if you look closely, if you really pay attention to its grain and its character, you’ll no...

Lessons From the Cedar Tree: Standing Strong in Harsh Seasons

There’s a reason the cedar tree shows up so often in Scripture, in ancient architecture, and even in the imaginations of craftsmen like us who shape wood into something meaningful. Cedars aren’t ju...