Dandelions were designed for children. No one minds if you pick them. You can pop the blooms off as a game. You can string them like a necklace or crown. You can blow the seeds. You can squeeze “milk” out of them. You can eat them. They are growing toys.
I don’t understand the war on dandelions. They are beautiful in their own way. If they were difficult to grow, would they be more appreciated? It doesn’t matter whether you dig them up, spray them with harsh chemicals, or just let them go through their normal life cycle, they are mostly all gone by June.
pcolli over 6 years ago
Dandelions…. edible.
petecocker over 6 years ago
Make wine out of them!
Dani Rice over 6 years ago
In a real pinch, the roots can be dried and ground to make a substitute for coffee. Not that there is a substitute for the real thing.
dlkrueger33 over 6 years ago
Should have pulled them out and made her happy by putting them in a flower pot. Or a vase.
davidlwashburn over 6 years ago
They’re flowers. Enjoy them like the child does.
josephptpopp over 6 years ago
2-4 D compound. :-)
DDrazen over 6 years ago
“Are you crying? There’s no crying in gardening!”
Perkycat over 6 years ago
All grandparents can believe you are doing that. Keep the grandkids happy.
car2ner over 6 years ago
Dandelions were designed for children. No one minds if you pick them. You can pop the blooms off as a game. You can string them like a necklace or crown. You can blow the seeds. You can squeeze “milk” out of them. You can eat them. They are growing toys.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 6 years ago
I believe you’re doing it Ben. You are her Grandpa after all! :-)
Sue Ellen over 6 years ago
I don’t understand the war on dandelions. They are beautiful in their own way. If they were difficult to grow, would they be more appreciated? It doesn’t matter whether you dig them up, spray them with harsh chemicals, or just let them go through their normal life cycle, they are mostly all gone by June.