Juniper Jig

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1st couple cast down as 2nd couple step up
 Turn right hand and face out
 Cast right shoulder around 3rd corner and cross to second place opposite sidelines. 2(1)3
9-16 2nd, 1st, and 3rd couples dance a reel of three on the sidelines, 1st couple starting right shoulder to 1st corner
 Finish facing out, corners finishing facing in diagonally.
17-24 1st couple cast right shoulder around 1st corner position
 Turn 1½ times right hand
 Meanwhile, 2nd and 3rd couples advance diagonally
 Pull right shoulder back and cast out to own corner
 Chase halfway clockwise
25-32 All repeat bars 17-24, 1st couple casting around 2nd corner position. 213

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This genus includes over 50 species of coniferous shrubs and trees, which are distributed widely across the Northern Hemisphere. These plants grow in a variety of climates, from arctic tundra to subtropical regions, and are especially common in North America, Europe, and Asia. They typically have needle-like or scale-like leaves and bear seed cones that resemble berries, which take several months or even years to mature depending on the species.

Many junipers are evergreen and can vary greatly in size, from low-growing ground cover to tall trees reaching over 30 metres in height. The cones, often referred to as juniper berries, are used in a range of culinary and cultural contexts. The most well-known use is in the production of gin, where the berries provide the primary flavouring. Some species have also been used in traditional medicine, incense, and timber, though not all are suitable for every purpose due to differences in chemical composition.

Junipers play a role in natural ecosystems by providing food and shelter for various animals. Birds and mammals often eat the cones, helping to spread the seeds. The plants are also used in landscaping and erosion control, particularly in dry or poor soils where few other species thrive. Certain species are susceptible to fungal diseases, such as rusts, which can affect nearby crops, including apples and pears.

These plants are generally long-lived and hardy, though their exact lifespan depends on environmental conditions and species. They reproduce by both seeds and cuttings, and some varieties are grown commercially for ornamental use. The genus is taxonomically complex, with species sometimes difficult to distinguish due to hybridisation and variation in appearance.

A Utah Juniper, Juniperus Osteosperma, Red Rock Canyon, Nevada

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