  D.I.G. Farm Inc THE MONTHLY DIGSMay 2026  A Sweet Spring Surprise: Make Dandelion Honey with Us Dear DIG Farm friends and families, This month we’d love to share one of our favorite hands-on activities at the Youth Academy: turning backyard “weeds” into something yummy — dandelion honey! Scroll down for our mom’s and grandma’s tested recipe. It’s simple, fun for children, and a wonderful way to teach foraging, plant respect, and a little kitchen science. Our DIG Farm team is looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming free community events!
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With gratitude, The DIG Farm Team Dandelion ‘Honey‘ Recipe(Makes about 1 cup) Turn common dandelion flowers into a sweet, golden, vegan “honey”! We add apples for natural pectin, just like my mom and her mom always did. Ingredients: • 2 cups fresh dandelion flower heads • 1 medium apple, chopped (with skin for extra pectin) • 2 cups water • 1–2 thin lemon slices (or juice of ½ lemon) • 1.5 cups sugar • Optional: splash of vanilla extract Instructions: 1. Harvest bright yellow dandelion flowers from a clean, unsprayed area on a sunny day when the flowers are fully open. Leave plenty for the bees! 2. Prepare the petals: Shake off any insects, remove the green bases, and collect the yellow petals (children love helping with this step). Chop the apple into small pieces. 3. Steep: Place the dandelion petals, chopped apple, water, and lemon in a heat-safe bowl or jar. Pour boiling water over the mixture, cover, and let steep overnight for the best flavor. 4. The next day, strain the liquid, pressing gently on the solids. Compost the petals and lemon slices (if used), along with the apple pieces. (Alternatively, as I like to do: bake the solids into muffins or turn them into jam.) Return the liquid to the pot and add the sugar. Stir until fully dissolved. 5. Cook gently over medium-low heat for 20–30 minutes until it reaches a syrupy, honey-like consistency. Add vanilla if using, and a little extra lemon juice if desired. 6. Cool completely and pour into clean jars. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Enjoy on toast, pancakes, yogurt, or stirred into tea! This is a beautiful reminder of the gifts nature offers when we look a little closer. Try the recipe at home and share your photos with us — we’d love to see your creations! Important Safety Note: Always forage dandelions only from areas you know are free of pesticides, herbicides, road runoff, and pet waste. At the farm, we use our own safe fields and gardens. Livia —The Wild Roots Team & Youth Academy Currently teaching: Foraging & Herbalism at Youth Academy, plus the Backyard Apothecary Lab series and Mindful Botany for adults — all coming up in May.   COMING UP: Events Listings Browse the latest DIG Farm Youth Academy classes and exciting workshops available on our calendar! The ever-popular Youth Academy offers fun, hands-on programs for youth in Sustainable Farming, Wild Basketry, Foraging & Herbalism, and Creative Culinary Classes. New after-school times have been added for greater flexibility, and field trip bookings for schools and homeschooled groups are welcome too.  GETTING DIRTY Podcast  Upcoming Events and Workshops In full swing!
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