Dandelion Salad.............

It's dandelion season.  Weedy lawn, no problem.  You can eat your your way to a weed free lawn.  Well maybe..........


Did you know, dandelion greens provide more vitamin A than carrots. They're also a great sources of vitamin K, calcium, and potassium.

If you are already part of the SMART crowd, your lawn isn’t treated with pesticides, herbicides, or any nasty chemicals. And you are WAY ahead of the "unconscious" crowd. Chemicals are dangerous.  And some folks will have to learn the hard way.

Not only is this a practical solution to dealing with your weedy lawn, but it's nutritious too. Nutritionally, dandelion greens and roots are loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are one of the most nutritionally dense greens you can eat! 

They have many medicinal qualities as well. They are potassium-rich and have a strong diuretic quality, as well as a super blood detoxifier and great for the liver. They have long been used to treat digestive disorders and to treat arthritis and eczema.

 The time to harvest dandelion greens is early in the spring, when they are their youngest and most tender. They can be harvested again in late fall as they loose some of their bitterness after a frost. Look for young dandelions growing in rich, moist soil, making sure not to pick them close to roads (they can accumulate pollution) or from areas that have been treated with garden chemicals.

 Young dandelion greens are tender and delicious served raw in salads or sandwiches. Use sauteed or steamed dandelion greens as you would any other greens. Dandelion root can by ground and used as a substitute for coffee, and the beautiful yellow dandelion flowers can be used in recipes and for garnish.

Kim in the Garden............... with some hot and weedy tips!!
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