Re: Lawn & Spring

Settlers brought them to this country as they were the first "green" after
a long winter of no fresh fruits and vegetables.  The Indians knew that
when they saw dandelions and European bees, settlers were moving closer. 
When my family lived in St. John's Newfoundland in the 50s, the locals
would pick the leaves as soon as they appeared.


> [Original Message]
> From: <Aplfgcnys@aol.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 4/8/2009 1:40:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Lawn & Spring
>
> If dandelions were difficult to cultivate they would be highly prized -
> they have beautiful flowers and delicious, nutritious foliage.  I guess
> it's just human nature not to appreciate anything that comes too
> easily.  My so-called lawn is too shady foster a good dandelion
> growth, but a good part of it is becoming a lush violet bed - and I
> love that, too.
> Auralie
>
> In a message dated 4/7/2009 10:55:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> inlandjim1@q.com writes:
>
> We seem to be having spring. I decided to drive around a bit today and
> see what things were at least leafing out if not blooming--and I
> discovered the most beautiful lawn, a border-to-border carpet of
> dandelions. A solid patch of yellow in an otherwise ordinary
> neighborhood. Wonder what the neighbors think.
>
>
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