Non-native, non-invasive dandelions have adapted and become naturalized. Yet, dandelions are under attack from folks who have been indoctrinated and drunk the lawn and garden industry cool aid.
Doreen explaining the value of dandelions will reach more people to help them understand. When I was a kid living out in the country, my mother would gather dandelion leaves and lambs quarters as soon as possible in spring to sauté them . She knew that our winter diet of root vegetables needed the vitamins & nutrients that the greens provided!
Doreen, I have a yard full of brilliant Dandelions so have transformed to keeping them in bloom especially during the no-mow-May period. Thanks for the article a great time to think about these and the bees!
Doreen explaining the value of dandelions will reach more people to help them understand. When I was a kid living out in the country, my mother would gather dandelion leaves and lambs quarters as soon as possible in spring to sauté them . She knew that our winter diet of root vegetables needed the vitamins & nutrients that the greens provided!
Doreen, I have a yard full of brilliant Dandelions so have transformed to keeping them in bloom especially during the no-mow-May period. Thanks for the article a great time to think about these and the bees!