u/frodo975

Hello, I am new to the hobby. I ordered the Mora knives and a carving axe, and they are expected to get here in a couple of days.

Today I left my house for a walk and saw my neighbor throwing out wood from a fig tree that was cut 2 weeks ago.

He has some branches that are 2-6 inches thick and pretty long, and he said I can take as many as I want.

A few questions:

1. Is it still green after 2 weeks?
2. Is fig tree wood good for whittling?
3. When I take some, how should I cut it and save it so it can stay green until my tools arrive?