Comments on: Digging Dandelions in the Spring http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/ About finding balance in your life, connecting with who you are, and creating a lifestyle where you wake up each morning eagerly anticipating the day ahead. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:04:54 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Shirley http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-19210 Shirley Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:05:13 +0000 http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/#comment-19210 I would guess you are not a New Englander... :o) People here actually PLANT dandelions if they're not "lucky" enough to have them growing wild!!!! I would guess you are not a New Englander… :o) People here actually PLANT dandelions if they’re not “lucky” enough to have them growing wild!!!!

]]> By: Andi http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-19172 Andi Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:12:23 +0000 http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/#comment-19172 I have never viewed dandelions as more than a pest. When I had seen the title of this post I had thought I would be seeing advise on how to kill them, not eat them! I have never viewed dandelions as more than a pest. When I had seen the title of this post I had thought I would be seeing advise on how to kill them, not eat them!

]]> By: Shirley http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-7992 Shirley Wed, 06 May 2009 17:22:03 +0000 http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/#comment-7992 We've always done it this way, but I never really thought much about why! The dandelion leaves grow in a rosette, so when you cut the plant off just below the surface, all the leaves stay attached and it's easier to clean them. We usually trim off the end again after cleaning. Cutting the plant just below the surface like this leaves the root in the ground and this means the plant just keeps on producing... so yes, I guess this method is also healthier for the plant. We’ve always done it this way, but I never really thought much about why! The dandelion leaves grow in a rosette, so when you cut the plant off just below the surface, all the leaves stay attached and it’s easier to clean them. We usually trim off the end again after cleaning. Cutting the plant just below the surface like this leaves the root in the ground and this means the plant just keeps on producing… so yes, I guess this method is also healthier for the plant.

]]> By: BarbaraRyan http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-7938 BarbaraRyan Tue, 05 May 2009 16:41:43 +0000 http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/#comment-7938 Why do you remove the plant just under the surface? Is it healthier for the plant? Thanks! BarbRyan Why do you remove the plant just under the surface? Is it healthier for the plant?

Thanks!
BarbRyan

]]> By: ChristyACB http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-7924 ChristyACB Tue, 05 May 2009 10:34:20 +0000 http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/#comment-7924 I adore dandelion greens, raw or cooked, but out here I can't safely harvest any of those lovelies growing in my yard. Neighbors use chemicals so it just isn't safe. Enjoy those! I adore dandelion greens, raw or cooked, but out here I can’t safely harvest any of those lovelies growing in my yard. Neighbors use chemicals so it just isn’t safe. Enjoy those!

]]> By: Jo http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-7903 Jo Tue, 05 May 2009 01:51:55 +0000 http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/digging-dandelions-in-the-spring/#comment-7903 Dandelions and fiddleheads, too! It's as if we crave greens in the Spring after the long Winter. Whatever it is I can never have enough! And, they are free! Dandelions and fiddleheads, too! It’s as if we crave greens in the Spring after the long Winter. Whatever it is I can never have enough! And, they are free!

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