Trying to keep life simple, true, and uncluttered! How does one do that!? Perhaps I'll experiment with that idea in my work? Fig Bark, sweetgrass cordage, Curly Willow. … [Read more...]
Warning – Pealing Fig Bark Can Cause a Phototoxic Skin Reaction
Last summer our fig trees needed pruning. So these workers pealed the trimmings last July, using metal butter knives and their nimble fingers. They created some very inventive pouches which smell like the sweetness of figs to this day. But one word of warning! After working with the fresh bark, please wash your hands very well and … [Read more...]