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 Needle Oxymel

DIY: Pine Needle Oxymel

Oxymels are infusions of herbs in apple cider vinegar and honey. They are really good for cold and flu remedies, soothing sore throats, calming coughs, and giving the immune system...

DIY: Pine Needle Oxymel

Oxymels are infusions of herbs in apple cider vinegar and honey. They are really good for cold and flu remedies, soothing sore throats, calming coughs, and giving the immune system...

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...

Identifying Pine Trees

Identifying Pine Trees

Pine trees are relatively easy to identify. Read on to learn more about how to properly identify pine trees, and tell the difference between the different species.

Identifying Pine Trees

Pine trees are relatively easy to identify. Read on to learn more about how to properly identify pine trees, and tell the difference between the different species.