Tree sap

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I read a post recently about never eating mesquite sap because it’s “like glue.” Well, yes that’s correct; it’s very much like glue. But there have probably been a couple million kids, and adults as well, who have chewed mesquite sap (The Indian word is Chauite, Chow-wee-teh) over the past few thousand years. Parents warned their children about eating mesquite sap because it might, “plug them up.” But little good that probably did. I never cared for the taste of mesquite sap but I have…

Scientists are developing new plastics that are “green” from the cradle to the grave. Given that the new polymers they are working on often come from pine trees, firs and other conifers, they are giving the word “evergreen” added resonance.

Sap coming out of a tree in Spokane, Washington.

Red pine sap; Yosemite

A woodpecker had a great lunch on this tree.

Now, here is a shot that I had to very Very VERY careful not to touch my lens to the branch as it blew around in the wind. Last week this pine tree was trimmed. Taken during my lunch time walk today. Apr 12, 2010 L1090015.dng

Botanical Name: Styrax Benzoin Country of Origin: India Cultivation Method: Wild Crafted Method of Extraction: Solvent Extracted Consistency: Thick (Very viscous, warm to pour from bottle) Aromatic Description: Vanilla-like, rich, warm, slightly woody and satisfying aroma Aroma Note: Base Blends well with: Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Orange Sweet, Sandalwood Australian Organic, and Ylang Ylang I Wild Crafted: This oil is Wild Crafted. Wild Crafted Oils are usually organic but not…

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