Useful Backwoods Tips On The Spruce Tree

Lonnie shares some backwoods tips on many different medicinal, edible and utilitarian uses for the spruce tree.
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Hello my name is Lonnie and My wife is Connie.
Here at Far North Bushcraft And Survival you will learn about many long forgotten tricks and tips of the old time woodsmen. Not only will you learn about bushcraft / woodcraft but you will learn many things that will help you to survive in less than ideal "survival" situations as well. Come along and sit with me by the campfire as I delve into these subjects in a way that you can easily learn to then do yourself.
I will show you how to make shelters, gather food, use wild medicines as well as start fires with or without matches, lighters, ferro rods, etc

[@Moonshinedave1]

Now that I have retired, it's pretty much a morning tradition to have a cup (or two) of coffee, , and watch a couple videos off KZbin. It always makes my day, when I see you have posted a new one, although, if not, I often go back and check out some of your older ones. You and Connie take care.

[@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse]

0:30 holy shit this guy reminds me of a woodland version of mr rogers, like his eyes look like Tom Hanks with a beard.

[@stevecaffrey6646]

@@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse I can't tell if you are kidding or not. Dude, this IS Tom Hanks. It's a character.

[@soldier-Dave]

In the army I used the semi hard resin on a cracked tooth to seal the nerve and stop the pain! Works a treat!

[@soldier-Dave]

@Shawn Mendrek it really works buddy!

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

I use the fresh spring spruce tips for "spruce honey" or "spruce jam" . And you can see me in spring eating the fresh tree tips like a deer or moose would....😜 But l NEVER use conifer wood to burn in a tent without an oben, because that resinous wood explodes and sends sparks anywhere!

[@zacchcanavan5390]

I've also got an exposed nerve in my tooth. Thank you

[@daphneraven6745]

Thanks for that tip, Djt; I use it for a lot of other first aid stuff, but never considered using it on a damaged tooth. Awesome!

[@Jafmanz]

I struggle to think of a man on youtube as useful to humanity as you sir!

[@MrWmburr7]

Lonnie, It never occurred to me that the file on my multitool could be used to fire up my strike-anywhere matches. You've been an unending source of information to me over the years. Thank you, sir.

[@00corin00]

My 16 year old son was listening to this while I was watching. He said "is this guy the Bob Ross or bushcraft or something"? I about fell of my chair I was laughing so hard!

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

That's awesome, the Bob Ross of Bushcraft with his happy little spruce tree's. LOL

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

It has been said countless times on my video comments that I remind folks of Bob Ross. I had never heard of Bob R before I started getting these comments (We do not have TV).

[@00corin00]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival It's great to hear from you! Bob Ross is a legend and so are you. Thank you and Connie for all your videos. I enjoy them very much and with you good health!

[@jaydee9262]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival bob was an amazing landscape Painter,gifted man.you will like his work.

[@jaydee9262]

@@bensavage22 what's that mean?? ASMR?

[@charlieduzan1645]

Lonnie, I want to Thank ya for sharing your adventures and for stopping to show the view that you have been Blessed to behold. I was born in San Diego,Ca in 61 and raised in the Swampland of Eastern North Carolina . We camped out along the rivers and Intracoastal Waterway as well while on hunting trips in winter. There are so many memories of enjoying the outdoors, again Much Obliged "!

[@markmaier9184]

So glad to hear you explain proper mineralized soil vs typical forest floor for safe fire... too many people don’t know that critical detail! (Former forest firefighter) 👍🏻🙏🏼

[@susanmcewan302]

I wasn't aware of that, great information! That's why I love this channel!

[@briannagorman3119]

Not only informative but also may be helpful in the future seeing the way our lives have been changing

[@andystephens2871]

I keep catching myself wanting to start my comments with "Another great video Bob!" Lol. But seriously, you are the grandpa, best friend and science teacher I never had, 😄. Your content is as timeless and kind, as the big heart from which it comes. OK, HUGE GRANDPA HUG! until the next video!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

So much to know. I love trees as well. Not just what they can provide as a resource, which is awesome in itself, but also for their own intrinsic beauty. Large trees of any species are like elders, to be respected. Thanks for sharing Lonnie

[@jimsarranadventures3005]

I can think of only one word to describe your video, inspirational. Only perhaps a bit younger than you, but my philosophy is that life is for the loving and the learning. Cheers. Jim.

[@shadowblade145]

Thanks for sharing! I appreciate your insight, and even more, your avoidance of any pseudoscience. You give excellent no-nonsense advice. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos.

[@margueritemajor7286]

I like you telling useful info that is true and practical.....joe and them say i do it this way but its not the right way..dont do what i do....great info

[@shaikhashher]

Its 4am here in buffalo but a new video from Connie and Lonnie just cannot go unwatched.....

[@artiknanook9189]

Hello, Thank you to sharing your passion. The first Europeans to arrive in America, here in Quebec, brought back an old French medicinal recipe that saved several colonists, from scurvy : the spruce beer. .Boil Spruce Branches until the bark separates. Add sugar and yeast, let cool and left ferment. You will get spruce beer (non-alcoholic). This beer is still being sold here in Quebec, and it's delicious. Kindest regards to both of you, from Québec, homeland of the first colonist. (Sorry for all the mistakes I made, I'm a proud Frenchie guy, using google translator).

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

The translation was excellent and easily understood.

[@daphneraven6745]

Artik Nanook: thank you very much for that recipe. I certainly appreciate it, and hope to try it soon. Your Google translator serving you very well. Not all of us make friends so easily with it. Lol. I’ve been making my own Gingerale lately in a similar fashion, but using honey. I wasn’t really sure that would work, considering that honey is antimicrobial, but I guess it gets on OK with yeast. Have you heard anything about the old timers using ripe juniper berries for the yeast? It’s something that I’ve heard about, for yeast being used in years past, but I’ve never seen it done, so I’m hoping that you’ll know something about that.

[@OldMysticFantasist]

As always, good, wholesome, natural knowledge freely passed along by a pair of large, open hearts.

[@markatkinson614]

🌺AND AGAIN : LONNIE&CONNIE, COME THRU INNA CLINCH.. So much Knowledge and a Gentle soul to teach US ,the finer things in the woods. I can see the comfort level in your Videos : while you're in the woods LONNIE... I imagine the ladies would love his Approach to survival . I Kno I have..SEMPRE FI GUYS . Time for a summary of "LONNIES GREATEST HITS" , AND MAKE SURE YOU PUT IN THE SUPER SHELTER, SHOWER CURTAIN Sauna, DEMONSTRATION

[@richardanderson6874]

LOL, that ending with Lonnie stretched out comfortably on the downed spruce was exceptional. Thanks Lonnie and Connie.

[@farmher5333]

You live in a Great state for bush-crafting videos and I have learned a lot. Blessings.

[@glenhac5973]

Old man's beard baby powder! Cool

[@timyates807]

theres tons of them here in canada . i had forgotten many of these uses in the last 30 or so yrs. i love relearning these things from you so thank you both for takin time to share your knowledge. im livin proof that if you dont use it you loose it ! so Thanks again its appreciated . Take care

[@mariesonoma]

Appreciate learning from you both. Thanks so much for sharing. You're of great value to the future generations❣👑🕯🌹🎼🗽

[@scottysurvival]

I did not know spruce produced pitch, I thought only certain pines. Lots of knowledge. I haven't done much with spruce, mainly because we dont have it around here. The spruce, pine, and birch are probably my favorite types of trees that our creator has made. So many uses. Thank you for sharring this. Blessings, and Shalom🙂

[@christophergallagher531]

I can not Invision living with out spruce! They do well any where in NY. Peace Chris

[@TamCloncey]

Thank you Lonnie and Connie! God bless to you both!

[@henryyazzie9293]

When I was younger I found an old 15 inch vase made from the early Navajos. The base was covered with burnt pitch from pinion trees. You can smell the pitch still on the vase, I'm guessing it may be used for holding water.might be from the early 1900`s.

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

Apache women made pitchers from yucca fibre and covered that completely with pinon pitch over the fire. The resin melted and covered the spaces so it could be used as a water Container .

[@beemcbike]

Every spring I cook some spruce tip jam. Yummy with breakfast toast. Thank for showing 👍🇨🇭

[@daphneraven6745]

beemcbike: That sounds heavenly. Would you mind sharing your recipe, please?

[@sosteve9113]

Great info Lonnie,I like this kind of info We make it into syrup this is one way you can make it, its not a real syrup because you need more sugar in it. 50 grams of young pine needles 1 liter of water 100 grams of raw cane sugar You can use the young buds or needles of the Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), Corsican pine (Pinus nigra) or other European pine species (Pinus). The Norway spruce (Picea abies) can also be used. put them in a pan and pour 1 liter of water over them. Bring to a boil and simmer gently with the lid on for 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the pine water through a sieve into another pan. Add the sugar and dissolve it while stirring. Bring to the boil again and let it simmer for another 15 minutes. Pour the syrup into a clean bottle. Best time to make it is March April,also good to put in water and drink it as lemonade,pure on pancakes or waffles, or for a soar through . Stay safe Steve

[@tallcedars2310]

Hi Steve. Thanks for posting your recipe, look forward to making it soon, all the best. BTW, haven't seen any of your new video's lately so will check to see if I'm still sub'd, just in case I've been removed by cyber coyotes, lol.

[@sosteve9113]

@@tallcedars2310 my pleasure my friend,hope all is well, This is one of the easiest recipes that you can make,it's normal for medicinal uses. I learned it from the elderly generations. Feel free to check it out,you tube has his flaws sometimes Stay safe out there my friend

[@daphneraven6745]

So Steve. Thank you very much for this recipe. It’s at the right time of the year exactly! I hope you be trying this recipe very soon. Have you ever tried substituting the sugar for honey? I’m thinking that if it’s to be used for sore throats, the antimicrobial properties of honey white work really well with all that vitamin C extracted. But I don’t want to take a chance on wasting product To experimentation if somebody else already knows about this. So, I check with you first, just in case you’ve got some insights. Thanks again for the awesome recipe! :-)

[@sosteve9113]

@@daphneraven6745 you are more than welcome Daphne, This is a very old recipe from our ancestors. we have been taught to pick the pine needles and cones in the spring when they are green. Honey is perfect in itself, we use 100% honey, usually recognizable with the honeycomb still in it. The honeycomp is perfect edible as well. But I don't use honing for the pine needle syrup, because if you heat the honing above 45C or 113 F, the proper properties /the good qualities break down Honey loses its viscous consistency and some of the enzymes, vitamins and minerals present in the formulation are lost by heating. If we have a painful throat we take a spoonful of honey to ease the pain.

[@daphneraven6745]

@@sosteve9113 Thank you very much. I appreciate that. We have a lot of the same traditions here regarding honey. :)

[@johnbelcher7955]

Hiya Lonnie & Connie, something I came across watching Ray Mars was pine tar, used by the partisans in Belarus during the 2nd World War which was known by them as Russian oil which was used for many uses by them and goes by quite a few different names. Many thanks, John 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

We do not have pine here but I do make my own oil from birch bark which is also quite medicinal.

[@johnbelcher7955]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival Wish you both all the best take care & stay safe (from what I can make out a variety of species can be used but this would require further research!)

[@donready119]

Glad to see you are wearing a Tilley hat. They are the best.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Actually it is not a Tilley though it is very much like them. It is the "Flinders Reef" model from "Outback Trading Company." I have heard much good about the Tilley hats for many years though I personally have never owned one.

[@kilianh.5297]

Great to see a new video uploaded :) I would love to see a comeback of your flute though. The old intros always put a smile on my face

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

It has been a long time since I have practiced much with the flute. I do not practice on the flute nearly enough to be public with the "tunes."

[@kilianh.5297]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival Ahh well I am sure we would appreciate it even when it doesn't quite sound as magical as it used to. I remember you spending the night out in the shelter and eating that delicious looking johnny lake beans and rice. It felt like true peace and freedom when these sweet tunes reached my ears :)

[@bretdavisdmd]

Amen! The intro tunes are so relaxing. When I first heard them I didn’t realize it was Lonnie playing. I thought it was a Google sampling.

[@matooleyobrien2918]

Lonnie and Connie Love your videos..I've learned so much .Thank you from lower 48🇺🇲

[@SyntaxScout]

Always excellent videos,very informative plus Lonnie and Connie are adorable souls.I wish you the best .

Thanx for another entertaining and informative video... Spruce and Birch are my most loved trees in the back country.

[@adamhinds8352]

'Lonnie the wise' with another amazing video

[@criticitizen8749]

Seriously dude I have watched this video about 6 times and all your others at least 3 times each, I love the forest and your videos all the same!!

[@walterpalmer2749]

That spruce pitch acts as a flexible bandaid- a protectant- as well. Antibacterial and protectant for light wounds and cuts.

[@skinfluithero4885]

This guy is like a real life Gandalf the grey. Awesome videos man I’d go with you all the way to Mordor.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

My wife and I are right in the middle of watching that series again on VHS. Every evening we watch a movie from our collection of dvd's and vhs's and we are watching that series now in the evenings.

[@skinfluithero4885]

Far North Bushcraft And Survival Thats awesome. Game of thrones is another great one, if you haven’t watched it I highly recommend it.

[@walden6272]

You should wear a wizard hat. You can be Gandalf of Bushcraft.

[@Rainydaz3]

Im so glad your videos are worth watching multiple times I always hear and see things I previously didn't catch as I usually just watch playlists and let things run in the background. :)

[@walterpalmer2749]

Lonnie, I bought some teabags (large) that come with a draw string (Amazon) The idea is to collect the spruce needles stripped from the stem and then make your spruce, pine needle tea and it's little more savory than with the bark stem. These bags are inexpensive, biodegradable, and can be bought in quantity of 300's. Useful for any other teas or coffee in customizing your hot drinks (single cup) at home or in the woods. (minimizes filtration)

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Connie and I enjoy the "Folgers singles" occasionally when wanting a quick almost instant type of coffee. It is basicaslly coffee grounds in a tea bag. It might be handy to have some of those bags you mentioned for just that purpose.

[@wayneandrews1933]

Hi Lonnie and Connie great video keep up great work bless on your family

[@Waldhandwerk]

Great my friends! Thanks for sharing! We make honey and cough syrup out of spruce tops. Take care!

[@mccaf33]

Thanks brother and our sister Connie too. U guys make a great team. Wise information. Thanks u 2.

[@IngoPeters]

Spruce tip sugar is ground up spruce tips cured in cane sugar. Great as a topping for desserts or as a drink rimmer.

[@tritonbradford1688]

👍 Great video as always. Lonnie you are a true wealth of survival information.

[@Art790631]

I have not gotten a notification for your channel at all. I was scrolling through and found you again. I've had the notification bell rung since day one I subscribed.

[@adlockhungry304]

Dreaming about hanging out in the woods with Uncle Lonnie and Aunt Connie. :-)

[@ushillbillies]

WOW , now I've lived in the north for many years among the spruce and had never heard of half of these great uses.. Thank YOU Lonnie and Connie...!!!! TRUE BUSHMAN..!!!

[@nathanlezotte4740]

Thanks for the info!

[@kanukkarhu]

Awesome! 👍

[@benewgillian6823]

Your voice is very pleasant and soothing to listen to .. Thanks for your bushcraft wisdom sir .. Greetings from France

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Awesome, dood. Thanks.

[@kansaIainen]

Make spruce needle syrup: fill a kettle with new growth branch tips, add water, boil, sieve, add sugar or honey and keep on boiling till it became syrup. Very delicious with ice cream, cakes, juices, desserts.

[@lauriewilliams8221]

Thank you Lonnie and Connie for these wonderful videos! Cheers from AUSTRALIA. (SNOW, what is snow?) LOL.

[@tonn333]

I'm from Estonia, but I spent 2 years in Australia and saw snow there. Queensland, Stanthorpe.

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

thx Lonny, love the end.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

Great tips as usual and lots of them. Connie, that was some GREAT camera work because it was very bright out and zooming in on the dust in Lonnie's hand, well I didn't think that was going to work until you made it work. The tip about where you light your fire or the antiseptic properties of what we in NY call sap was my favorite. Thank you both.

[@clarkparry4079]

Thank you!

[@danielgavin1356]

Thank you, sir.

[@primrozie]

Thank you! I learned a lot.

[@wvmountaineer69]

Good information!! Thank you!

[@RoadDogSteve]

Great info......thanks!.

[@zeromancer-x]

Lots of these in my area. Thanks for posting this!

[@carrdoug99]

Outstanding👍

[@InfiniteWanderlust]

Appreciate the insights

[@1fanger888]

Thanks. Good hearing from you.

[@theusher2893]

And now I got my down home fix. Thanks Connie and Lonnie!

[@rleeAZ]

Thank you Lonnie. Continued blessings to you and Connie.

[@marcblack1]

Thank you.

[@DeeMoback]

Thank y'all for sharing

[@countysheepdog55]

*Outstanding class*

[@ScoopDogg]

Would give my right arm to have had you and Lonnie as my parents. My life would have been complete, I lost my dad when I was 9 then lost my mum later, miss the outdoor things we did together. Your videos make me go to that happy place we all need.

[@davidjones1146]

Great stuff

[@holyhandgrenade5995]

Well done Lonny! Thanks

[@ladybug4762]

This was really useful! Thank you so much for sharing! ATB

[@RoryVanucchi]

Another spruce lover. I like those boggy forests. True northern tree

[@yobentley7274]

awesome Lonnie. Thank you.

[@chaswarren7239]

Very informative - thank you both

[@thankmelater1254]

I appreciate being given the knowledge you shared in this video, you two!

[@Mity_Moose]

Wow! Great info. Thanks.

[@stepitup5409]

I always enjoy visiting with Lonnie and his wife!

[@MichaelR58]

Lonnie and Connie, 🌲 great information 🌲 I hope this finds you well , thanks for sharing, stay safe, God bless !

[@oldpisces49]

Thank you Lonnie & Connie!! Glad U are well way up there!! Blessins sent your way!!

[@danaowen9014]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us Lonnie. It will get us out of a jam.

[@virginiareid5336]

Thank you. I was only aware of one or two uses for Spruce trees. I enjoyed learning about more.

[@campsitesweden]

As always very interesting!

[@JOlivier2011]

Both relaxing and educational

[@MonkeyMikeOutdoors]

Wow, great vid Lonnie and Connie! Thanks! Michael. Stay Safe!

[@tammymann6292]

Another great video!

[@281covfefe5]

Appreciate the knowledge 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@tinderkeep5652]

Great video - lots of good things to know.

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Great information. Thank you.

[@wayned5872]

Good info ,thanks Lonnie & Connie

[@joelaut12]

Thanks Lonnie! A pharmacy in the bush! Be safe!

[@josephsimeon6117]

Another great and informative video. It is a blessing that you are willing to share this knowledge with us and I thank you for it.

[@w.patpeters4643]

awesome bro.

[@kingboru7744]

great info here. Love it! Funny pose at the end.

[@danthompson1m]

Another great video. Thanks.

[@jeffrichards5106]

Great tips Lonnie, thanks!

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

All great info about our forest friend, The Spruce. Thanks Professor!

[@darrenwallingford7560]

lonnie always has something good to say

[@johnny6148]

great info nice delivered