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Beech leaf noyau country liqueur

Posted on May 10, 2019 by stevetomlin

It’s spring and the leaves are coming out on the trees. It’s such an exciting time when the woods and meadows come alive. Each year, I make the effort to head out on a sunny day like today to pick … Continue reading →

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A use for young beech leaves

Posted on April 17, 2014 by stevetomlin

beech leaves
There’s more to trees than just wood – the bark, sap, fruit, seeds and roots are all useful. Yesterday I was out collecting leaves for a project I’ve been wanting to do for a few years. Continue reading →

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Milk Paint Recipe

Posted on January 23, 2013 by stevetomlin

I’m a big fan of painted woodenware and have been experimenting for a while now with different recipes of homemade paint. The egg based tempera I used on my spindleback chair was lovely but takes several weeks to dry properly … Continue reading →

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