Wonders of the Pine Tree

DIY: Pine Tar Salve

DIY: Pine Tar Salve

Pine tar has a very strong scent, but it is highly beneficial for a variety of skin concerns, including eczema, splinters, minor skin irritations, bug bites, dry patches, blistering rashes...

DIY: Pine Tar Salve

Pine tar has a very strong scent, but it is highly beneficial for a variety of skin concerns, including eczema, splinters, minor skin irritations, bug bites, dry patches, blistering rashes...

DIY: Pine Pitch Candles & Torch

DIY: Pine Pitch Candles & Torch

There are a few ways to make a pine pitch candle. The simplest version is just a twig with the end split and packed with soft pitch. Since pitch is...

DIY: Pine Pitch Candles & Torch

There are a few ways to make a pine pitch candle. The simplest version is just a twig with the end split and packed with soft pitch. Since pitch is...

Collecting Pine Pitch

Collecting Pine Pitch

Pitch forms naturally where the tree has sealed a wound—like a broken limb or damaged bark. As the turpentine and water evaporate, the sap thickens into pitch and eventually becomes...

Collecting Pine Pitch

Pitch forms naturally where the tree has sealed a wound—like a broken limb or damaged bark. As the turpentine and water evaporate, the sap thickens into pitch and eventually becomes...

All About Pine Bark

All About Pine Bark

Pine bark tea, along with pine needle tea, has been used as a vitamin C supplement to prevent scurvy. It is also high in antioxidants, like pine needles. It is...

All About Pine Bark

Pine bark tea, along with pine needle tea, has been used as a vitamin C supplement to prevent scurvy. It is also high in antioxidants, like pine needles. It is...

White Pine leaves and cone

Pine Needle Medicine

The pine tree has long been valued in traditional medicine. This introductory post explores the natural healing properties of this plant, which include boosting immunity, easing respiratory issues, and providing...

Pine Needle Medicine

The pine tree has long been valued in traditional medicine. This introductory post explores the natural healing properties of this plant, which include boosting immunity, easing respiratory issues, and providing...