White Pine, Cedar and Juniper
JANUARY 2021 — On this episode of the How’s It Growin’? radio show from KZUM, “Plant Stories, Life Medicines”© series with host Bob Henrickson and special guest Barbara Salvatore, enjoy conversation, use and harvesting advice, home remedies, and stories about the powerful medicine trees White Pine, Cedar and Juniper.
“Listened to the program this morning. Want to thank you for providing your knowledge to all who need it now in these times. I certainly use cedar a good deal for cleaning the air. My mother taught me the way we harvest it, and her mother taught her. While listening to your program, I remember her saying to make sure to dry the cedar good. Great program and thank you again. Webla!”
– SaSu Weh, KZUM Listener, Oklahoma
“I listened to the program last night, so wonderful! Everything that I heard I did not know before. Thank you so much for sharing your gift and wisdom, Barbara.”
– Ronnie O’Brien, KZUM Listener, Nebraska
“I just heard your interview on How’s it Growin’. I am thrilled that I did. You have such a kind, humble and respectful way of sharing your knowledge of plants. I loved your readings of your upcoming book and when you read a couple of passages, I sensed your passion and connection with nature. It moved me.”
– Charmaine Lyons, KZUM Listener, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
ABOUT THE PODCAST
How’s It Growin’? – Your Weekly Gardening Connection
A live call in radio show hosted by Bob Henrickson, with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, every Wednesday from 11:00AM to noon on KZUM, 89.3 FM, Lincoln, NE.
The show promotes local garden clubs and events, sustainable agriculture, local food, and a celebration of what we like to call beneficial landscaping. Barbara Salvatore is a monthly guest for the “Plant Stories, Life Medicines” series, which focuses on the traditional, folk, food, and medicinal uses of wild and cultivated plants and trees.
ABOUT BARBARA SALVATORE
Barbara Salvatore, from Verdigre, Nebraska, is the author and illustrator of the Big Horse Woman series including BIG HORSE WOMAN, MAGGHIE, The Trail, and Together to Gather.
The books revolve around two main characters, Big Horse Woman—Ponca, a plant medicine healer and Seed Keeper—and Magghie—a German emigrant who has learned about herbs from her mother. The two women eventually meet in Niobrara and, unable to speak to each other, learn to converse through their shared Language of Plants.
DISCLAIMER
I share from personal experience and results, and do not claim medical expertise.
Always consult your doctor or medical professional when needed!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Giving Thanks and Praise - to all the plants, elders and teachers who have guided my journey.
Curiosity is the best teacher! Listen and learn.
