Did You Know – Cork
While reading a post from my blogger friend at http://wetanddustyroads.wordpress.com/ she shared a picture of a cork tree that she saw while hiking. This inspired me to find out about where cork comes from.
Cork comes from a specific type of oak tree. They strip the bark off of it every 9 years, which does not hurt the tree.
The bark is removed from the oak tree, laid flat and stacked for a few weeks up to 6 months in order to dry out.
The cork for bottles is then cut from the bark.
Cork boards are made from bits and pieces of the bark as well.
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That is so cool!
I know, I had no idea until I researched it!
Interesting!
It sure is, I didn’t know.
When we were in Lisbon, Portugal, we were amazed by the products they made from Cork—purses, wallets, eyeglass holders, postcards, bookmarks, and much more.
Amazing!
That’s interesting Nancy, I never knew they could make all that from cork. It is amazing there are still trees left to harvest.
Well, I’ll be! I never knew this! Thanks for your post!
New to me too Betty, you’re welcome!
I did not know that! How very cool. Thanks for sharing, Diane.
I didn’t either until I researched it Ab, you’re welcome!
Most of the world’s cork comes from Portugal
I didn’t know that! Thank you
I love these learning posts, Diane💜
Thank you Jonetta, I am having fun with them.
Now look at you Diane! Those trees were definitely a surprise for us to come across in Portugal … and now you have given me a lot more information about cork than I ever knew! Thanks my friend – I really enjoy your “Did you know” posts 🙂.
I wouldn’t have posted about cork had it not been for your blog! You peaked my interest with the tree. I’m glad you are enjoying the Did You Know posts, I am enjoying writing them. Thank you Corna!
I used to recycle my corks at a Whole Foods in ABQ, NM, but I had no idea how corks were made. Talk about sustainable! What a tree!
I know I thought it was so interesting.
Very Interesting!
Thank you Leslie!
I’ve heard for a while now that cork is getting in short supply. I never knew where it came from though. Anyway, what is it that make things like cork boards so popular.
Cork is probably getting in short supply because of all the wine you drink! 🤣😂🤣
Fascinating
Something new to me!
You always share the most interesting facts, I never thought about where corks come from either and I should as my husband and I both like wine! lol Thanks Diane
You’re very welcome Susan!
Fascinating. Thanks for researching.
My pleasure Stefan!
That’s fascinating. I had no idea!
It is and I had no idea either.
Very informative!
Yes and completely a surprise to me. I never thought about it before and found it interesting.
That was very interesting. I didn’t know how cork was produced.
I know right! I would never have guessed it was harvested from a tree.
Very interesting!!
It is! I never knew that.
How interesting! I had never thought about where cork came from. Thank you for sharing this, Diane.
You’re welcome Kellye, it was a surprise to me as well.
Wow! who knew? Well, now I do. Thanks to you! 🙂
Haha I didn’t either until I researched it.
Interesting! I did not know this. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome, I found it just as interesting.
I enjoyed learning about cork Diane – I had NO idea it comes from a tree. I thought it was manufactured by a machine. (Maybe I shouldn’t admit that, but that amazed me.)
I had no idea either Linda! I think it is so fascinating how they harvest it. I’m glad you enjoyed it Linda.
I was amazed, having thought it was man-made all these years. I am enjoying all these “Did You Know” posts Diane.
This is really interesting, Diane. I go to a place to make wine and they use real corks. I know he had trouble getting them for awhile, but it’s good to know that they don’t cut down the trees to get them.
I agree Carla and that it doesn’t harm the tree.
This is really interesting – I didn’t realize the bark was so thick!
Thank you! I never realized cork came from a tree! I guess I thought it was manufactured, a fascinating process!