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Word of the Day: Osier

Posted on April 29, 2020 by

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The Welsh Cyntell, basket by Ruth Pybus

The name “osier” refers to a number of species of willow tree that produce long, narrow, flexible branches that are especially valued in basket-making.  It can also refer to the branch itself (also called a “withy”). The best-known of the species is the common… Continue Reading “Word of the Day: Osier”

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Wax

Posted on September 4, 2019 by

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Wax stoma with wax crystals

How much wax does the average American eat in one year?

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Bugs

Posted on July 11, 2019 by

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Ailanthus silkmoth

If there are over 8000 species of insect known to be edible, why don’t we eat more bugs?

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