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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

Lawn Lunch

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Eva

You may have a salad growing in your yard. There are lots of reasons not to treat your lawn with chemicals and pesticides, and one of them is that your yard may be edible! You may find your relationship … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecology, Gardening, Lawns, Native plants, Vegetables | Tagged backyard, foraging, greens, lawn, weeds, yards | 2 Comments

Organic Lawn Care Toolshed

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Eva

Posted in Gardening, Lawns, Water | Tagged lawn, lawn care, lawn tools, mowing, seed, tools, yards | Leave a comment

The Road to a Chemical Free Lawn – Step One

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Heather

As I sat inside last week with over a foot of snow outside my window, I could only think of one thing: spring. (An upshot of the snow was making snow creatures in it.) With spring comes my plan for … Continue reading →

Posted in Composting, Gardening, Lawns, Native plants | Tagged Beyond Pesticides, chemical-free, clover, compost, compost tea, grass, grub, lawn, native plants, seed, spring, yard | 3 Comments