Monday, March 12, 2007

Dandelions and Other Stuff

So why do people hate them ? Why are so many bent on their destruction ? Here is this nice bit of color heralding the glorious springtime, and it bothers people. But why, what is the crime here ?
The blossoms are kinda pretty. When they go to seed, they're a lot of fun. Who hasn't plucked the fuzzy little things and gently poofed them out into the wide world ? And they're nutritious, you can add the greens to your daily salad for that natural effect. Shoot, you can even make wine out of them if you add a bit of sugar. The weather is warming up. The Violets are coming out now, the Red maples are blooming. We are looking forward to seeing the new leaves on the trees. I like Spring Time.

3 comments:

The Lazy Iguana said...

People are crazy. I say, grow what grows best were you live. If dandelions are easy to grow in your area - plant them! They add a splash of yellow, and you do not need fancy chemicals and stuff.

Anonymous said...

they look like they might be kin to thistles. Is thister thuzy thitting on one?

Anonymous said...

Gotta love the Violets ;-)