“The miracles of nature do not seem miracles because they are so common. If no one had ever seen a flower, even a dandelion would be the most startling event in the world.”

Dandelions are one of my favorites.  They are the first sign the doldrums of winter are really gone. They are the most beautiful yellow little flowers~when they carpet my lawn in the spring it is one of the prettiest things I have seen.  They are drought tolerant, have edible greens that are full of anti-oxidants, and are of course, the source of many childhood wishes! I remember blowing the seeds around and watching little wind currents float them off to their destiny. I truly believe because they refuse to be in a vase is what makes them a "nuisance."  I think they are strength, beauty, and perseverance.  Leaving the dandelions makes for a beautiful lawn in the spring, is more fun and safer for your little ones!

Millions of dollars are spent every year trying to eradicate this little flower.  The herbicide runoff goes in to streams and ends up in our farm fields.  It seems to me there are more dandelions than ever, despite the efforts to reduce them from the suburban lawn!  The Green Tree Studio supports the effort to reduce them, so here is a link for a little earth-friendly lawn care...

http://www.the-organic-gardener.com/organic-weed-control.html

Composting will be next!