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I've never smelled cottonwood. Doesn't grow here. I wonder if there is a northern equivalent?
Early Spring 2021???
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There is a Balm of Gilead tree in this area, but I don't know it. It's fragrant, and a google search states: Uses: Resin from the buds is antibacterial, antifungal, and mildly analgesic. Balm of Gilead resin is an ingredient in cough syrups and first-aid salves, used to heal small wounds, cuts, and scrapes. Preparation: Buds can be placed into warm olive oil, animal fat or alcohol to extract the resin.
Sounds like I need to find a Balm of Gilead tree, and make use of it.
Sounds like I need to find a Balm of Gilead tree, and make use of it.
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Cottonwood is a poplar. Several species of poplar can be used for balm. Unfortunately I can remember the ones that work.
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Sorry to interrupt, but my turkeys wanted their picture taken.
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Our poor Sugar Magnolia started to bud. This morning it was 15F/-9.3C, well I guess that put a end to that.
