Dandelions, which are technically herbs, were first brought to this continent by the colonists, and the yellow flowers and their greens were loved for their numerous health benefits. You can use dandelions to make tea, wine, salads, and other edible side dishes. They are also rich in vitamins...
Use PVA glue to stick them to the outside of empty glass jars. Then add a few layers of PVA on top. Once dry, use as tea-light holders. Tips Large flowers such as bluebells or dandelions take longer to dry out. The flowers will keep their colour better if you press them soon aft...
Which is best really depends on how much time you have and how much work you want to put in. If making the dye is part of the entire project (for instance if you want to teach your kids how make dyes), then obviously, go for the homemade vegetable dyes. If, however, you are in...
Reading up on the health benefits of dandelions as I wasmaking cookies, I discovered they are said to be good for skin complaints and eczema which lead me nicely onto trying it in soap. I’m not claiming it’s a miracle cure, and for the real benefits you should drink the infused leav...
Dandelions go to seed very quickly after they’re picked, so if you put them in the dehydrator as blossoms they are likely to turn into puffballs by the time you pull them out. It’s best just to let them air dry for 12-24 hours 🙂 Reply Ronda Abrahamson January 21, 2019 at 11...
Dandelions entrench themselves in your lawn or garden with deep taproots that can grow as long as 15 feet. The best way to keep them from spoiling your lawn is to grow thick turf. To get rid of dandelions, you can spray them or dig them out. If spraying, kick dandelions a bit first...
Dandelionswere considered a bitter herb in the Old Testament. Ancient Chinese used them regularly in their recipes. Ancient Romans used rose, violets, andmallowin their dishes. They also addedlavenderto sauces. Native Americans used blossoms from squash plants and pumpkins. ...
Have you ever observed dandelions growing in an urban setting? They are so hearty they will grow right between the cracks of concrete! Because dandelions tend to grow just about anywhere, many people consider them weeds. Yet, this flowering powerhouse made my top list of medicinal weeds for ...
You might feel so familiar with dandelions that when you hear about them each spring, you’re immediately bored and want to move on to something new and sexy. You might have tried the leaves and thought they were too bitter or tried making tea with the roots to cleanse your liver but th...
Rather than becoming infuriated that dandelions are sprouting up all over your garden, you can put this versatile weed to good use. All parts of the plant are edible. Moreover, you can make a delicate herbal tea with the flowers and a stronger, more pungent one with the leaves. These te...