Tag Archives: dandelions

Dandelions Are Our Friends

Posted on March 23, 2014 by kristabeck809

Dandelions contain protein, calcium, iron, Vitamins A & C. There are uses for almost every part of the plant. The roots and greens can be used to make a tonic that promotes digestion and acts as a diuretic. Dandelions are also … Continue reading →

Posted in Lawns, Recipes | Tagged dandelion tea, dandelion wine, dandelions, fritters, lawn, recipes | Leave a comment

My Lawn, Your Lawn

Posted on March 20, 2014 by MOM's Organic Market

Why is chemical treatment on my lawn such a big deal? It’s my grass on my property. It’s not like I’m spraying all my neighbor’s lawns or the playground or the dog park. It was presented to me like this- … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Lawns, Natural Health, Pets | Tagged bees, chemical fertilizers, cigarettes, dandelions, pesticides, pets, smoking, soil, water | 2 Comments

Eat Your Weed

Posted on March 17, 2014 by alyssabdh

MOMs is in full-obsession mode this week over dandelions – and we have every reason to be. We, Americans in particular, are choking our ground water with fertilizers and drying out our clean water resources to try to give grass … Continue reading →

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We’re Saving Dandelions! Here’s why

Posted on March 11, 2014 by MOM's Organic Market

Here’s a little quiz: It’s important to Save the Dandelions because… a) They’re yellow and pretty b) You can eat them c) They’re good for your lawn d) All of the above If you choose any of these as your … Continue reading →