06/18/2026
Picea glauca meli 🌲 aka spruce tip honey
Because common names exist for a reason, they help us to remember and identify plants, and they help beginners learn.
Fresh tips are edible, deliciously citrusy, and they’ve been used traditionally in foods, teas and medicines for generations across the globe. I’ll have to make another video about meli…
Note one harvesting: sometimes my mouth gets tingly when I nibble on spruce or fir tips raw - the resin is a bit abrasive so if you’re trying this out at home: make sure you’ve properly identified your tree before harvesting, and try out a small sample before making or eating a bunch. Always remember to harvest with care and gratitude, leaving enough for the tree to continue to grow where needed. Much love.
