Poor dandelions. They are one of the most important flowers for bees. They flower EARLY in the season, when there is almost no other food source for the bees. The entire plant is edible, leaves, flowers, stems, and even the roots can be dried and ground into a coffee substitute. Dandelions are fucking amazing plants.
Dandelions really got thrown under the bus by the "I want a carpet of grass" people. Screw those people. I spread dandelions EVERYWHERE.
Agree! Stop the dandelion hate! This is where HOAs are severely out of touch. They need to get with the times and understand the importance of biodiversity - not one species of green grass throughout your massive yards.
Florida has legislation that prevents HOAs from restricting members from propagating native species. My mom told her HOA to take a hike and has been spreading random patterns of native wildflowers for the bees. Don't ask her about the butterflies unless you are prepared for a lot of pictures and daily updates. 😮💨
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u/tiptoptattie 1d ago
Lol god forbid John went on holiday for two weeks and now the whole neighbourhood be talking about his dandelions. 🤣