Dandelions

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Flo and I were taking a walk in Great Barrington last weekend and passed a lawn that was covered in dandelions. A carpet of yellow. It was pretty.
But my initial reaction was “weeds!!!”
Then we talked as we walked.
“Who labeled them weeds?”
“Do they know they’re weeds?”
“Is that bad?” and
“Do they care?”
It doesn’t change the beautiful yellow.
But they’re weeds and weeds are not good.
If I were “weeding” that lawn, I would certainly be thinking about it.

Comments

Daniel Schwartz

Dandelions serve a major purpose for our soil and lawns. They actual are natures way of correcting poor soil conditions. Their roots aerate the soil if it is too dense. They allow moisture retention if soil is too dry. They attract pollination if there is not enough vegetation, and are short lived so disappear when their job is done. Plus, when they die, they provide the soil with the perfect balance of nutrients, that likely got stripped when you last over fertilized, bagged your lawn clippings, or used pesticides to kill them in the first place. You should never kill or poison dandelions. They are just doing their part when it is needed (and signaling your lawn needs soil help). Plus their roots can be made into tea that naturally lowers your blood pressure. I love Dandelions.
Rick Raymond

Yes... I too have thought about the subjectiveness of weeds; and reading your post wondered about the people we consider to be weeds. PS. I love dandelion root tea.
Kelly Welles

Dandeline root in a tea or herbal extract is benefical to kidney health and has numerous medicinal benefits.

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