I’m a keen gardener and I’m sure, like me, most of you would see the dandelion as a weed, a pest, something to be yanked out of our lawns as quick as a flash. So, this article – about it being massively sought after in Singapore and extolling its high vitamin and mineral content (who knew that dandelions have twice as much Vitamin A and C as spinach, and five times as much Vitamin K!) – came as quite a surprise. I knew it was a good pollinator for the bees, but still … When were you last surprised by a supposed villain turning out to be a goodie? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/may/16/the-dandelion-blows-away-collectors |
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This makes me smile, I love a dandelion. Although after reading this perhaps I should leave them alone and stop blowing the tops off them for amusement :)
They do look lovely blowing in the wind Kayleigh Paterson and that takes me back to my childhood where we used them to tell the time! 🤣
It's true what they say Siobhan Jaffray one man's treasure is another man's trash...and as a keen gardener I just want rid of the pesky blighters 🤣
You always share such interesting articles Nicky! I did not know this, although I am not a fan of dandelion and burdock so not sure if I would enjoy it.
Hi Nicky. I'm just gutted at missing out on the opportunity to have shipped them by the crate! The grass gets cut again next weekend. I'm sure I'll have a fresh batch by then.
It could be another handy income stream John Mellis 🙂