The circle of life
Dandelion … seed to flower
flower to seed
always on autopilot.
Dandelions are once again abundant this year so I thought I’d look at them in a different way. They really are quite a pest around my yard and annoy me. But at the same time their cheerful flower and seed puffs always make me smile. My compromise is to leave some, and dig up some.
How about your garden! Which weed annoys you?
Sabine
in cahoots with muddy boots 
Well, they’re fascinating photos of an annoying weed. I think it’s great to take such a close look at them and see them from a different perspective. My worst weed is euphorbia maculata or spotted spurge. I think it’s almost indestructible.
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I just looked up spotted spurge. I’m happy to report it grows really well here too! I suppose I shouldn’t complain about the dandelions as they let least have bright cheery flowers!
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They are beautifully captured in your photos, wouldn’t have guessed you detested them!
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Thanks Snow! Detest might be a tad strong, it’s just that their numbers often overwhelm me. I go out, dig them up, think they’re all out and then seemingly within hours new ones are blooming. I might just start to put them in a salad! 😋
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Are they bad for other plants? To me they just seem pretty. I like yellow 😄
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No, they aren’t as far as I know. I do like them too for their yellow flowers, but they tend to take over entire areas in the garden. Nutritionally they are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, act a bit like a diuretic and they are sold at my local grocery store (leaves only). I don’t spray any kind of toxic stuff in my garden, so maybe I’ll experiment on eating them and report on it! 😋
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Yikes! You sound brave – but if you’re sure they’re edible, I’d love to hear how it went! 😊 Maybe you could sell them too, hahah, make a fortune!
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Now there’s an idea!! 🙃 I imagine you’ll want a cut from the profits! I’ll definitely check out some recipes. 😉
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Hahah well of course! 😂
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Dandelions make me smile and so do your photos. Thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks Anne! 😊
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Hard to choose which photos to share when each orientation gives such a different array of lines and puffs. I went crazy one summer with roses. Took close-ups, then cropped for feminine curves and luminosity, then cropped more for abstractions and intensities. I was mesmerized. Finally, I framed 12 of them in very simple frames and painted my living room wall with color. Now, Una, the caregiver from Fiji, has gladly planted them on her bedroom walls. – Trish
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Hard to choose indeed! It’s easy to always look at something in the same way or from the same perspective. Things always look different when you open your eyes and mind. I hope to see some of your photos when I get down your way! And those framed roses sound like a perfect fit for Una! Be well Trish and say hello to everyone from me.
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Hey Sabine! Once again, fab photos! I do love dandelions, aka wishing flowers. They have a special place in my heart (I even have a wishing flower tattoo.) My grandkids love blowing them and making their wishes. However, I don’t like them in my yard, and since my yard is a wasteland right now they are quite prolific. My least favorite, though is crab grass. That stuff goes on forever! Have a great week, my friend.
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Now I learned something new about you! Dandelions were not known in Germany as wishing flowers. I do love them, but at the same time they get old popping up all over. Oh well! Thanks for your kind words and always reading and commenting. 🙋
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Of course! You have great things to share! 😉
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FANTASTIC!!! A couple of the photos look like we are entering the great EYEBALL! Really, really nice.
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Yes, I’m definitely keeping an eye on them! 😉
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I used to let dandelions bother me until I found out about their health benefits. The only thing that bothers me in my garden are squirrels eating the young plants and the insects that bite.
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I know of the health benefits and next will be to just let them be dandelions. I’m actually going to pick and make something with them! 😋
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Maybe a bitter salad?
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Yes! Good idea! I have some radicchio to add. Do you make a bitter salad?
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No, I haven’t in a long time. But I should . I really prefer watercress when I get to choose.
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I could add that too! I’ll read up on it and make it into a post! We’re having a friend over on Saturday. I promised to try a new recipe and now I’m thinking that’s perfect, because she’s adventurous with food too!
Everything else going well with you?
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Yes, I am ok. Always tinkering with the blog, and trying to figure out my path. That salad will be super beneficial to you liver and kidneys. I hope that your friend enjoys it, everything is better when it’s made with love.
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Yes it is! I’ll be thinking of you when I pick the dandelions. Thanks for always visiting Trudy! I have really enjoyed learning about NYC through your blog. Keep up the good work! 👍
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Thanks, Sabine! I appreciate you sticking with me.
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Same here Trudy!
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I was so tired last night when I read this I forgot to say how much I love those puff balls that are dandelions. I loved them as a kid and still think they are fun but the HOA here hates them so they have to go. Dandelion greens are good for us and make great tea. Lots of places eat them and they are quite prolific. Great shots of them. You photograph in such an interesting way that the ordinary becomes extraordinary.. Off to face the world again. Have a terrific weekend.
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Thank you for your kind words Marlene! Spending time outside has helped me keep my sanity in these divisive times! Dandelions are fun, despite my grumbling about them. Come Saturday though they will find their way into my kitchen! 😉 I hope you have a fun weekend too!
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Great shots again, Sabine. I especially like the fifth one.
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Thanks LuAnne! These were fun to take, but in some ways challenging! I haven’t seen any of your posts in my reader for a while. Have you been taking a break or are your posts not showing up?
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I took a break. I did the National Poetry Writing Month challenge in April – along with two trips and upon return a friend became very ill and I needed to take her to the hospital and then care for her after I brought her home. April exhausted me! So I took May off – didn’t even read email. But I will post again in a day or two. I wrote with a friend today and it inspired me. 🙂 Hope all is well on your home front.
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You were smart to take some time off after a month like April! Glad you are well! And yes, all is fine here. 🙋
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