It’s true, that old saying – April showers bring May flowers. Just take a look at my front yard lawn.
It boasts an abundance of ‘flowers.’ Oh, I know. They’re really dandelions.
Weeds by definition. But to me, they’ve always been a cheery symbol of spring – those lemony yellow dots copiously spread out among the luscious expanse of green.
I’m enjoying my profusion of May “flowers.” They make me as happy as a sunshine-filled, balmy blue-skied day.
They speak life. And what could be better than that?
“Beautiful as a dandelion-blossom golden in the green grass, this life can be.” ~ Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Mama of this empty nest, I’m content to live a quiet, country life with my husband of 40+ years and to view gorgeous sunsets off our own back yard deck. Mama to three adults and Nana to adorable grandchildren, my empty nest fills up again with noise and laughter when they all return 'home'.
A former English teacher, reporter/editor, education director for a non-profit organization, and stay at home mom, I retired after a season of substitute teaching at a private academy. Now I enjoy time spent with my grandchildren and family and writing words that seem to pour out of my soul or wandering around the countryside with my camera.
Foremost, my faith sustains me as I meander through the empty nest stage of life. My favorite scripture is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
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I have heard and read that they can be eaten as in salads..
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Yes, I’ve heard that too although I’ve never tried dandelion salad.
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Beautiful!
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I think so too!
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Dandelions are beautiful. When did they get classified as weeds?
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When we used to live in suburbia, everyone tried to eradicate them from their lawns. Made me sad.
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My favourite quote about weeds is this (source unremembered!): “Weeds are just misunderstood wildflowers”. It’s so true! I’m learning to live with “weeds” in my lawn, gardens (to a degree) and forest spaces. Bees actually DEPEND on dandelions for their early spring sustenance, so let them bloom!!!!! 🙂
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Yep, those honeybees are another reason to love the dandelions.
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Just try telling the bees and flies that enjoy the dandelions that those pretty yellow things aren’t flowers!
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Especially those honeybees!
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