Tag Archives: Trees

The Privateer; Subcontractor, Dept. of Unauthorized Forestry

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Jack Elliott

In September of 2016, under cover of broad daylight, assisted by her two trusty partners in crime, whom also served as convenient sweet little innocent distractions to any suspecting walkers in the area, Jackie Willowtree smuggled in and planted the … Continue reading →

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Jack’s Custom Deluxe Super Premium Los Padres Liniment

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Jack Elliott

Cottonwood trees showing fall color along the Santa Ynez River in Santa Barbara County. “Well the summertime has gone,” Van Morrison sings. “And the leaves are gently turning.” And come fall season in Santa Barbara County the black cottonwood trees … Continue reading →

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Black Cottonwood Wildcraft

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Jack Elliott

A dribble of resin oozing from the leaf bud of a black cottonwood tree (Populus trichocarpa) growing along the Santa Ynez River. Black cottonwood buds may hold the finest natural fragrance found in the Los Padres National Forest. The gooey … Continue reading →