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Word of the Day: Osier

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Heidi McDonald

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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…

Category: Word of the DayTags: basket making, history of willow baskets, osier, vintage crafts, willow baskets, withy

Wax

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Heidi McDonald

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Wax stoma with wax crystals

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

Category: Why This, Not That?Tags: diy cosmetics, green living, renewable resources, vintage crafts, vintage skills, wax art, wax crafts, wax creams, wax salves

Bugs

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Heidi McDonald

Ailanthus silkmoth

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

Category: Why This, Not That?Tags: alternative agriculture, cochineal farming, cottage industry, cricket farming, entomophagy, green lifestyle, green living, raising silkworms, sericulture, unusual natural resources, vintage crafts

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