I wandered the backyard this morning before work to see what was popping up in my central Maine gardens. With these past few rainy days of spring, plants are slowly pushing through the soil. Truth be told, I was really just hoping the dandelions were up enough for a little snack. I was in luck!…
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Roasted Dandelion Root Tea (Part 2)
Roasting Dandelion Roots with Dr. Nate Petley With the coloring of the trees and the cooling of the temperatures in a typical Maine October, one often thinks of pumpkins. However, once that frost starts occurring more regularly, I think of a hot mug of roasted dandelion roots. Roasting brings out the earthiness of the roots. …
Roasted Dandelion Root Tea (Part 1)
Harvesting Dandelion Roots with Dr. Nate Petley Behold the amazing dandelion! Not only can we eat the nutritious greens in spring, but we can make a delicious root tea come fall. Once the fall frosts start, and about the time I’m digging the last of my potatoes and carrots, I keep on the lookout for…