Edible Backyard

Root crops may not get the spotlight, but they’re the quiet heroes of the farm and kitchen. Carrots, beets, potatoes, and their underground cousins offer more than flavor—they build healthy soil, stretch food budgets, and keep pantries stocked long after harvest. From sustainability to storage, these vegetables prove that the best solutions are often right beneath our feet.

Dandelions, nettles, and even burdock get a standing ovation at Drunken Duck Farm. Here’s why we embrace the wild things—and how they’re healing the land.