Pics of my Spring "FLowers"
04-10-2011, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by genafan201
Did you know dandelions (at least the ones we know as weeds) are not native to the US? They were brought over from Europe in the mid 1600's for the settlers to plant in their gardens to use as food and in medicines. Since then, of course, they've taken over the entire country as the lovely weed they are!!!
Dandelions are indeed native to most parts of the US though. But there are many sub-species that may have been introduced. The USDA lists it in the lower 48 as NI (Native and introduced).
I love them, not just to eat either. A field filled with blooming dandelions is a sight to behold.
Hubby and I subscribe to the theory that the definition of a weed is a plant growing where you don't want it to. One mans weed is another mans flower (or salad <g>).
04-10-2011, 07:41 AM
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I was raised in the Quad Cities on the Illinois side. We would travel to Amana about once a year to eat at the OX YOKE INN, great food, served family-style. The Amana colonies are 7 German-Lutheran Socialist colonies that are in a circle and easily accessible. Winery's are the key word here. They made the best dandelion and red clover wine and it really had a kick to it. Anything you grew could be transformed into wine. Free samples, too.
04-10-2011, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by mzmama
I heard dandelion wine was good.
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