Hi Kristi, never were truer words spoken than about this most persecuted of plants, this humble yet effervescent ray of sunshine which gives so much to humans and to starving bees upon emerging from hibernation with the vivid yellow being, to a bee, as the beacon of the lighthouse is to the fearful sailor clinging for dear life onto a creaky boat in a storm laden dark and vicious sea with the pitch black sky above - a saviour to both man and the bumble bee alike. Wishing you full recovery in your health and thank you for such a descriptive amount of information on how best to use this most amazing plant that should be lauded as one of Nature’s wonders and not as a pesky weed! I regard it as a privilege to have them growing in my garden and to see them growing wild wherever they may be, left alone to shine like joyful little stars, embellishing the tapestry of Nature
Top-notch article Kristi. If you can believe it, I actually had to buy North American dandelion seeds and plant them in order to do as you have described. I even seeded my yard with them...nothing. I was able to grow some in a raised seed bed and all the parts are now dried, sitting in my herb jars.
The North American climate is so fecund, so lovely. It amazes me what will grow there and how much is edible. How gentle the light is.
Americans are often surprised by how 'strong' everything smells here and they notice the moment they get off the plane - it is the Eucalypt. Everything is very astringent and the sun is harsh, vaporising the volatiles especially at certain times of the year.
You are most welcome. I would recommend getting out of the cities as quickly as possible. There is something very evil in them now.
A US journalist recently visited and commented on the incredible ptsd she witnessed here among people. She said we are 'unwell.' Everyone wanted to tell her about what happened here during covid and begged her to not forget about us - to warn people about what happened.
I love a good dandelion root decoction with a bit of butter (for better absorption) and maple syrup.
But after seeing your dandelion wine, I’m wondering whether I might use dandelion flower tea as a flavoring for the second ferment of water kefir. It would be a naturally fermented dandelion soda. Hmmm….
So lovely to think of dandelions!
Hi Kristi, never were truer words spoken than about this most persecuted of plants, this humble yet effervescent ray of sunshine which gives so much to humans and to starving bees upon emerging from hibernation with the vivid yellow being, to a bee, as the beacon of the lighthouse is to the fearful sailor clinging for dear life onto a creaky boat in a storm laden dark and vicious sea with the pitch black sky above - a saviour to both man and the bumble bee alike. Wishing you full recovery in your health and thank you for such a descriptive amount of information on how best to use this most amazing plant that should be lauded as one of Nature’s wonders and not as a pesky weed! I regard it as a privilege to have them growing in my garden and to see them growing wild wherever they may be, left alone to shine like joyful little stars, embellishing the tapestry of Nature
Top-notch article Kristi. If you can believe it, I actually had to buy North American dandelion seeds and plant them in order to do as you have described. I even seeded my yard with them...nothing. I was able to grow some in a raised seed bed and all the parts are now dried, sitting in my herb jars.
The North American climate is so fecund, so lovely. It amazes me what will grow there and how much is edible. How gentle the light is.
Americans are often surprised by how 'strong' everything smells here and they notice the moment they get off the plane - it is the Eucalypt. Everything is very astringent and the sun is harsh, vaporising the volatiles especially at certain times of the year.
Thanks again.
Maybe I will visit Australia one day. A completely different world.
I have dandelions growing through cracks in the sidewalk. They manage to find every access point.
You are most welcome. I would recommend getting out of the cities as quickly as possible. There is something very evil in them now.
A US journalist recently visited and commented on the incredible ptsd she witnessed here among people. She said we are 'unwell.' Everyone wanted to tell her about what happened here during covid and begged her to not forget about us - to warn people about what happened.
I love a good dandelion root decoction with a bit of butter (for better absorption) and maple syrup.
But after seeing your dandelion wine, I’m wondering whether I might use dandelion flower tea as a flavoring for the second ferment of water kefir. It would be a naturally fermented dandelion soda. Hmmm….
It will work. Use the yellow dandelion petals only. Cut them away from the green part. Sounds amazing.
Thanks! I know what I’ll be experimenting with next week. 😁
>naturally fermented dandelion soda
Oh my goodness.
If you put pine needles in a bottle with sugar and water, you have a lightly piney soda in under 48 hours.
Water kefir (AKA Japanese water crystals) is great fun. My current favorite is pineapple.
Very good. Thank you.
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