Barebo, I don't know what is native where you are but I would suggest getting a tree Id book for your area. I have one that is "Peterson Field Guides Western Trees" And I love it has pics and all the data on climate and characteristics. as far as seasoning, I have been trying some new methods that seem to be working. In the past I always used paint or polyurethane to seal and slow drying process to prevent checking. However I've found that Welders Splatter shield works very well. It's a spray on wax type coating used for welding and I've tried it with good success. With Juniper it's important to get the bark off soon as possible because wood wasp love to lay eggs in the bark.
