Every
growing season my husband and I have disagreements about the
dandelions that grow in the yard. He thinks of them as an ugly weed
and I think of them as a health food. Since my husband was opposed
to the dandelions growing in the lawn I transplanted them to their
own earth box.
Dandelions
will grow anywhere as long as they have good drainage, sun and water.
So you can pant them in a container garden, raised garden or
separate area in your yard if you trust your spouse not to mow them
over. Dandelions
are easy to grow and have a pretty flower however the new leaves and
the flowers also
taste good.
Dandelion
greens are similar to spinach. Know that If you like sautéed spinach
then it is wise to grow dandelions. The entire plant is edible;
flower, leaves and root. You can serve in salad, chopped as a
garnish on casseroles or sauteed as a side dish.
You
will feel better when you grow and eat dandelions because the
dandelion also has medicinal properties; the leaves are a natural
diuretic, plant. The roots can be roasted to make a coffee like drink
or herbal tea. Dandelion is rich in calcium,
iron, magnesium, and essential B vitamins. So if you want to improve
the health of your liver or gallbladder it is wise to add the
Dandelion herb to your garden.
Learn more about dandelions by viewing the youtube video.
