Comments on: A Dandelion History Lesson

By: EcoCatLady

EcoCatLady — Fri, 19 May 2017 23:44:02 +0000

Oh my! I do hope that at least some of us are able to escape to Kepler-186f.

I fear what’s left of my “lawn” has been infected with a fungus, so I’ve been busy digging the remains out – as well as miles of bindweed roots. My plan is to fill the yard with flowers & plants for the bees. We’ll see how it goes…

By: Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross — Thu, 18 May 2017 19:32:58 +0000

In reply to Priscilla. Hi, Priscilla, I love your thinking as you look for your next home; a more natural habitat would be wonderful. I, too, pull the dandelions from our front lawn and daydream of a more unstructured yard. Thanks so much for sharing your findings about regional weeds! xo, Eliza

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 18 May 2017 18:50:46 +0000

Dandelions will always be welcome on my “lawn”. I love how bright and happy they look and I have noticed they are quite popular with the bees. Once, upon seeing my dandelion infested front yard, my father-in-law commented, “You like dandelions?” and I just gave him a big smile and replied, “Why yes I do.” Now, my veggie and flower beds, it’s a different story – any dandelion that happens to wander into those areas is going to get pulled out by hand.

By: Lyn

Lyn — Thu, 18 May 2017 16:15:13 +0000

Eliza – – I love this post. I just drove past a neighbor’s house and thought how lovely it was to see all those wonderful yellow flowers in their back yard. Why is it that we don’t appreciate the dandelion more? From here on, I will not remove them from my gardens or my lawn. They are so much more useful and good looking than other weeds. Thank you!! Lyn

By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Wed, 17 May 2017 21:05:57 +0000

Eliza, I was thinking of this very topic when I was pulling “noxious weeds” in our HOA-compliant yard today. So I read a few articles on the subject. It appears that regional weeds not only allow a healthy insect life above ground, but also they promote a healthier micro-organism environment below the surface. When my husband and I downsize to our little retirement home, we want a neighborhood that will allow a natural area on our lot for bees and butterflies. And I’m SCARED of bees, but I understand how important they are for our ecosystem. Thank you so much for this post!