On 2010-01-01 12:14:54 +0000, said:

In article ,
Pam Moore wrote:

Don't bay branches burn beautifully. I've not encountered anything
which burns so fiercely immediately after pruning. It's the essential
oils I assume.

Yes. I haven't noticed a major flavouring effect when used on the
barbecue, though :-)


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

FWIW, friends of mine in France used clippings from their grape vines
on barbecues and these gave a lovely aromatic smoke.
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