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The pine metheglin would be very similar to the conifer mead, yes. That was actually a metheglin.
There's also a place on Nahant, a public beach, where there are roses. (or so I've heard) That may not be a place to choose because of history there. But I'd like roses that haven't been treated with all kinds of pesticides and such.
Regardless of history, they're the best place within easy driving distance to pick rose petals. Hands down. They're fragrent and non treated. Your only other bet would be to go to an organic florist and get a bouquet or something there like is done for beltane rose scones.
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There's also a place on Nahant, a public beach, where there are roses. (or so I've heard) That may not be a place to choose because of history there. But I'd like roses that haven't been treated with all kinds of pesticides and such.
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