Last month, I posted here on Grow Stools, which are stools that are grown from the earth and shaped into three-legged stools.
At the time, I couldn't find a source for those who wanted to find out more about Dr. Christopher Cattle's stools. Which left me kind of irritated, because I really want to look into getting one (if only I could find some outdoor space where I could grow one).
But, via Crib Candy, I've found a website with more information on the stools.
Apparently kits are or will be available soon. And regarding "lead time", it takes about 5 years to grow one. The natural wood stool that is shown "harvested" above looks really cool. As does the formwork for shaping the stools, shown left.
-regina
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On the one hand, pretty interesting. On the other, it looks like the arborial equivalent of foot binding. Nature-torture. It kind of pains me to even look at that stool. I know I force nature to submit to my will in all kinds of much more terrible ways, but somehow this one really hits home.