The shaggy bark easily peels off the tree, said Drewes, then it’s cleaned and roasted for a few hours in a 250 F oven. The bark then steeps and simmers in about 13 gallons of water until ...

Gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about the cause of bark cracks on a maple tree and best perennial daisy for our climate. SUBSCRIBE NOW 3 months/99¢ a month Show Search.