The Summer Buzz

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The bees are enjoying everything blooming and they are using less sugar water now. The population in the hive was increasing and the advice from other beekeepers was to get another hive box as soon as possible.
Last Sunday, we went to Asbury Woods Nature Center in Millcreek Township and purchased two additional boxes and I also bought a nice pair of leather "bee gloves". The box needed to be assembled and that was a Memorial Day project. Under the cardboard box on top of the hives is a quart jar of sugar water.

Bees will swarm when conditions get too crowded. If you observe a swarm, don't panic, the bees when they are swarming, are gentle and not looking for a fight. If they are clustered in an inconvenient place and need to be removed, call your local beekeeper who will remove them for you.
Swarms usually happen in June in northwestern Pennsylvania.
 





Avian Flu Concerns Grow

The avian flu has led to the extermination of millions of chickens, turkey, quail and other domestic birds in many mid western states the last several months.  Since May 27 an estimated 40.5 million birds have been destroyed. The avian flu is spread by wild water birds such as ducks and geese and there is an increasing concern the avian flu could reach northwestern Pennsylvania during the fall migrations.
There are bio-security steps even some flock owners can take to protect their birds. Limited access to the birds is one bio-security step as well as limiting their contact with wild birds if the chickens are allowed to free roam.
For more local information, read The Flu.
The avian flu does not pose an immediate risk to human health, yet, according to the CDC..
The price of eggs and other consumer products could see some hefty price increases at the supermarket. And perhaps it's a good idea to get that Thanksgiving Turkey - now. For more information on the nation concerns, Prices Rise.

French Creek Summer Solstice Float  -  June 20 - June 21

Enjoy the beginning of summer on French Creek as the traditional Summer Solstice Float paddles downstream.. The Solstice Float, sponsored by the French Creek Conservancy is scheduled for June 20 and 21.

“This year we will float the northern sections of French Creek beginning just below the Union City Dam area,” Dave Washousky, the program Director at the Conservancy said. “We'll camp out overnight on private property and then conclude the float in Cambridge Springs the following day.”

Throughout the Float there will be special educational programs, entertainment, and food.

The educational programs will be led by members of the Erie National Wildlife Refuge.

“They will have presentations regarding the history and uniqueness of the region,” Washkousky said.

This will be the third year the Conservancy has sponsored the event.

“Other organizations have sponsored the float in years past and we took it over three years ago,” Washousky said. “It's a lot of fun and there are some fascinating thing to learn about French Creek.”

Registration is required by Saturday June 6 and interested persons can register online at

http://www.frenchcreekwatershed.com/sojourn-signup.aspx

Historical Marker to be Dedicated - June 27

 

Virginia Sorensen, and her award winning book will be in the spotlight on June 27. Sorensen wrote Miracles on Maple Hill while living in Edinboro and was awarded the John Newbery Medal for her distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

In honor of her work, the importance of the maple industry in the Edinboro region and the 175 anniversary of Edinboro's founding, a new roadside historical marker will be officially dedicated beginning at 2 p.m. The general public is invited which will be held at the Culbertson Stables, 413 West Plum, Edinboro.

Sorensen used many locations and the local residents in her novel and there will be a driving tour from 9 a.m. to noon to visit many of the places she mentions. Meet at the Edinboro Library to start the tour. There will also be special exhibits during the day at the Library which is located on Route 6N

In the evening, there will be a special dinner hosted by the Hurry Hill Maple Farm Museum Association at 11424 Fry Road.. The Maple Tasting Room, museum and the Miracles of Maple Hill room will open at 5 p.m. The museum is the repository for the Newberry Medal awarded Sorsensen, as well as many other artifatcs related to the book.

The Maple Farm to Table Picnic will begin at 6 p.m. and will be catered by Nick's Place.

The cost of the dinner is $15 per person. Reservation are required and need to be made by June 10. For additional information or questions, call 814-397-8690. Checks can be mailed to HHEMA (Hurry Hill Farm Museum Association),, Montgomery – Farm to Table, 114 Maple Dr,. Edinboro, PA 16412.

More information next week.

Fishing

“Family Fishing” — NOTE: SPECIAL REGISTRATION

Tuesday, June 9, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Stainbrook Park, Shelter #2
Please register with Chad Foster, PA Fish & Boat Commission:  814-683-5126 OR online: http://www.fish.state/pa.us.
Join the Crawford Conservation District and the PA Fish & Boat Commission for a late afternoon of instruction, casting and fishing! All supplies will be provided. You do not need a fishing license for this PA Fish and Boat Commion sponsored educational event. Open to all ages and will be held rain or shine.

And Just for the Heck of It

 Bee diets are pretty straightforward—pollen for the larvae, nectar for the drones and workers, and when supplies get low? Cannibalism. Honeybees are known to eat their hive mates and larvae when times get tough.




































 

Memorial Day

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Memorial Day weekend, the somewhat unofficial beginning of summer , is finally here. Enjoy and be safe

Memorial Day is more than just summer fun, horseshoes, grilling and beer drinking. Itis a day to remember and honor those who have sacrificed their lives in the US military. Once called Decoration Day, it's actual beginnings are rather murky in regards to where the holiday had it's very beginnings.

One thing is certain, it began shortly after the horrific American Civil War when citizens began to “decorate” the graves of the war dead, a tradition that still lives.

Memorial Day is a solemn day for reflection, prayer, and remembrance.

Discover more about this holiday and it's origins at: One Theory at History.

Drale's Mill

 Early 20th century photograph of Drake's Mill and the commercial and social

activity that went on there. Two wagons with teams of horses wait in line to load ground grain

while a few of the "local boys" proudly display their bamboo fishing poles. For many years, the

pond or small lake behind the dam provided countless hours of fishing and boating recreation for

the community's residents.Photo Caption.... Early 20th century photograph of Drake's Mill and the commercial and social

activity that went on there. Two wagons with teams of horses wait in line to load ground grain

while a few of the "local boys" proudly display their bamboo fishing poles. For many years, the

pond or small lake behind the dam provided countless hours of fishing and boating recreation for

the community's residents. 

Photo Thanks to Allan Montgomery of the Edinboro Area Historical Society

Representatives from Drakes Mills and members of the Drake family prepared an historical

presentation about Drakes Mills and the old mill building that stood by Conneauttee Creek. Pete

Mathews, a former resident of Drakes Mills and now living in Venango Township, will talk

about the history and development of Drake's Mill and the community surrounding it, an area

located 4.5 miles south of Edinboro and "over the line" in Crawford County.

This will be the second presentation of this program. It will be held on Wedesday, May 27th in

the basement social room of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. The church is located at

25812 Mt. Pleasant Road in Drakes Mills. The program will start at 7:00 PM. Refreshments

will be available.

The group encourages people to bring any Drakes Mills memorabilia to the meeting on the 27th

so those attending can have the opportunity to see the material first-hand..

Fish for Free and Fishing Report 

Sunday May 24

Fish For-Free Days allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED (Trout/Salmon and Lake Erie permits are also NOT required). All other fishing regulations still apply. 

Get the latest fishing news from all around northwestern PA with Darl Black

Read about family fish day at the Woodcock Creek Nature Center below.

Canadohta News 

Donations Needed to Get Canadohta Radio on the Air.  Read and get more information at WUUK or visit their Facebook page..

Canadohta Lake Area Business Association - CLABA - It will be a busy summer ahead opening with yard sales the lake. But there are many, many events planned for the rest of the summer. Discover more at CLABA

Crawford County Conservation District Educational Events

Visit the Woodcock Creek Nature Center to enjoy our family centered, year round menu of Environmental Education experiences!

Be sure to register for all education programs…call 814-763-5269.

Coming up Next…

“Building a Composter”

Tuesday, May 26, Shelter #1, Stainbrook Park, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
If you are interested in composting but don’t have a composter, then this is the program for you.  Join Scott Sjolander, Penn State Cooperative Extension, and the Penn State Master Gardeners to find out how to construct your own composter.

“Painting Rock Houses”

Wednesday, June 3, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Limited to first 16 registrants, Ages 8 and up. $2.00 materials fee.
Kathy Uglow, Crawford Conservation District, will show you how to paint rocks to look like little houses or cottages.  you can use them for whatever you imagine: doorstops, bookends, paperweights, in the garden or by your porch or walkway…you decide!  Materials provided to create a rock house to take home.

“Family Fishing” — NOTE: SPECIAL REGISTRATION

Tuesday, June 9, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Stainbrook Park, Shelter #2
Please register with Chad Foster, PA Fish & Boat Commission:  814-683-5126 OR online: http://www.fish.state/pa.us.
Join the Crawford Conservation District and the PA Fish & Boat Commission for a late afternoon of instruction, casting and fishing! All supplies will be provided. You do not need a fishing license for this PA Fish and Boat Commion sponsored educational event. Open to all ages and will be held rain or shine.

And Just for the Heck of It

 May 25 Ford ceases production of the Model "T". (1927)

Comments or questions can be sent to spinksgreg@gmail.com

Thanks
 

 

Healthy Garlic, Worm Compost (and fishing plans)

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Spring continues to unfold in northwestern Pennsylvania and late last week many of the wild apple trees bloomed. On the way through the woods to dig some leeks, I saw the young, wild crab apple tree in bloom. Many other colorful spring flowers are still blooming including the yellow swamp marigolds, trillum, and violets.
Luckily, last weeks frost didn't settle in although the temp was 36 degrees early one morning.
The upcoming week looks like we'll enjoy somewhat drier and cooler conditions after rain on Monday.
Planted some red romaine lettuce in a raised bed on May 14 so the upcoming week will help germination. Potatoes, peas and red onion are next on the list.

GARLIC

The garlic is growing very well this spring. There are two basic species of garlic, hardneck and softneck. Here hardneck garlic is planted every year, a variety given by an Italian immigrant. It has a lot of flavor with a tinge of heat.

 It laughs at cold weather and late spring snow.

 It will scape next month. The white bulbil on the twisting stem holds many tiny garlic bulbs which can be planted months later in October. Or they make and add a lot of flavor to many dishes now.

The healthy garlic is ready to have in August when about 70% of the stems and leaves have turned brown. It is best to save the larger cloves to replant in October and use the smaller cloves for cooking or canning.

Garlic is readily available from many online, reputable seed companies or many times it can be found at farmer's markets and neighbors. Beware of eating or planting supermarket garlic. China exports a lot of garlic to the US. Last year some 138 million pounds of garlic from China was sent to the USA. In many cases, the garlic is not planted in the best of conditions in China and harmful chemicals can be used.

California, the Garlic Capital of the World,  also grows and ships plenty of garlic, usually the softneck variety.

Here’s how to spot a California-grown bulb:

•  American garlic has some of the roots left on the bottom.
• American garlic is heavier  than imported garlic.
• American garlic is much more  flavorful.

For more information, Grow Garlic. Be safe and plant it at home. It's easier than growing potatoes and can even be grown in pots.

The Worms and Compost, well, and some fishing plans.

We got an old refrigerator and an old freezer and all winter have been making plans to turn them into a worm farm. Household garbage is turned into compost by the worms and there's always a handy supply of bait available for fishing.

Step one was to take ot the shelving and tubes with freon gas so we would have a clean empty box. The holes were drilled in the bottom for drainage and ventilation holes in the side. We divided the worm box into two sections; one for the garbage and the other for worm bedding using peat moss, saw dust, dried grass and spring clean-up leaves. Both boxes will go in the small woods in the background where there is plenty of shade. That should be the fun part, both are heavy. Once in place, it will be time to order the red wrigglers  for one box and the wax worms for the second one.

In Case You Missed:

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Leo and Anto

Canadohta Radio

HoneyBees

It was a month ago today that the bees arrived. The hive is fascinating to watch and they seem to be increasing and doing well. They do enjoy their sugar water! But with the onset of spring, I've noticed the bees on the apple blossoms and other flowering plants.
The bees in many locations didn't survive this past winter and I'll be checking about the bee situation here locally next week. For more information on the losses the past winter,  Honeybee Deaths.

And Just for the Heck of IT

Eating honey can help you smarter! It is the only food to contain ‘pinocembrin’ that is an antioxidant that improves brain function.

and did you know

 Worms can live for up to 15 years, and they have been on this earth for 120 million years

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Dandelions and Thunderstorms, Spring is Here

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After the brutal winter of 2014-15, spring arrived this past week. The signs were everywhere. It was a weather perfect weekend for Mother's Day!

The trillium in the woodland areas began to bloom. These pictured above are growing in a patch of wild liiks, which are in their prime right now for digging.

The Juneberry Trees began to bloom.

The apple trees should be in full bloom later today or tomorrow.By mid-week, the warm eighty degree temps will depart as cooler air move into northwestern Pennsylvania. Keep an eye on the sky. there is the possibility of some severe thunderstorms early in the week.  But so far, no frost warnings, although some of the expected low temps are expected to dip into the upper thirties.

The hardneck garlic has been growing now for about two weeks. Garlic is a hardy crop not phased by cooler weather. Next month, they will scape. What is a scape? Discover scapes!

Another sign of spring are the all important dandelions. The flowers are an important source of food for many pollinators such as the honeybees, they are flavorful and edible and actually, the blossom make a good wine.

The Dandelion

For whatever reason, a dandelion's existence skirts the outer reaches of “who gives a hoot?”. However, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, when the yellow flower appears on manicured lawns, herbicides are called to action as groundskeepers race to eradicate the trespasser. Homeowners are also prone to mobilization. Some homesteaders can often be seen with spray bottles filled with dangerous chemicals in hand, standing guard for any signs of the herbal intruder even in the cracks in the sidewalk pavement. Even organic gardeners, using long, skinny and pointed fork tools, can be heard gasping in exasperation, as a section of the long dandelion root breaks off deep underground.

Dandelions don't give up easily. Their roots can set anchor deep under the soil; some claim as much as four feet, but realistically, most at about a foot deep. To keep it interesting, any small section of root left behind will promptly surface again; just in case the root doesn't sprout, one of the zillion fuzzy seeds flying around will plant itself.

But the dandelion does have some qualities to hoot about on second look.

The twisted and long tap root helps to break up the soil. The root brings nutrients too deep in the soil for most vegetables, closer to the surface. At the same time, the dandelion roots help to aerate the soil.

The roots, in the spring, are edible; peeled and boiled, they have a taste like turnips; dried, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

The young, spring leaves are better known than the roots. The leaves are a healthy addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium and iron. The leaves are also a rich source of vitamins C and A. It gets better; according to the USDA, one serving of uncooked dandelion leaves supplies 280 percent of an adult's required daily intake of beta carotene.

Even the yellow blossoms that drive lawn manicurists to the brink can be flavorful, particularly in the early spring when they are the sweetest. The flowers can be used in wines (really good), jelly (excellent) and tea (not bad). The unopened buds can be boiled, pickled, sauteed and used in creative dishes such as a batch of fritters.

A word of caution about eating this wild herb; there are no FDA warning labels. Find plants to dig or pick which have not been sprayed with deadly chemicals.

Dandelions, a perennial herb, are highly respected by some for their medicinal qualities. But second opinions are generally helpful, check with a doctor particularly if there other health issues.

Dandelions, similar to the honeybee, are not native to North America, but both have become widely accepted as natural born. Dandelions provide a very important source of nectar for the pollinators, particularly the native bees and the honeybees, in the early spring when other food sources are scarce.

The populations of pollinators are in serious decline and even a dandelion can help save the beneficial insects, which is another good reason not spray deadly chemicals. The honeybees and native bees, energized from dandelion nectar, then work to pollinated early spring blooming orchards, and other human and wildlife food source plants, trees and shrubs. Ladybugs, another good garden insect, are also fond of dandelions.

There are alternative ways to control and prevent dandelions in the yard and garden without using deadly chemicals. Frequent mowing and regular weeding are good starts.

Dandelions can reproduce quicker than guppies. Each flower can have upwards of 20,000 or more seeds which readily blow all over the place. It's not likely to find packages of dandelion seeds in the spring seed racks, however, there are sources online.

There actually is quite a lot of good things to hoot about when it comes to a dandelion.

For whatever reason, a dandelion's existence skirts the outer reaches of “who gives a hoot?”. However, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, when the yellow flower appears on manicured lawns, herbicides are called to action as groundskeepers race to eradicate the trespasser. Homeowners are also prone to mobilization. Some homesteaders can often be seen with spray bottles filled with dangerous chemicals in hand, standing guard for any signs of the herbal intruder even in the cracks in the sidewalk pavement. Even organic gardeners, using long, skinny and pointed fork tools, can be heard gasping in exasperation, as a section of the long dandelion root breaks off deep underground.

Dandelions don't give up easily. Their roots can set anchor deep under the soil; some claim as much as four feet, but realistically, most at about a foot deep. To keep it interesting, any small section of root left behind will promptly surface again; just in case the root doesn't sprout, one of the zillion fuzzy seeds flying around will plant itself.

But the dandelion does have some qualities to hoot about on second look.

The twisted and long tap root helps to break up the soil. The root brings nutrients too deep in the soil for most vegetables, closer to the surface. At the same time, the dandelion roots help to aerate the soil.

The roots, in the spring, are edible; peeled and boiled, they have a taste like turnips; dried, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

The young, spring leaves are better known than the roots. The leaves are a healthy addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium and iron. The leaves are also a rich source of vitamins C and A. It gets better; according to the USDA, one serving of uncooked dandelion leaves supplies 280 percent of an adult's required daily intake of beta carotene.

Even the yellow blossoms that drive lawn manicurists to the brink can be flavorful, particularly in the early spring when they are the sweetest. The flowers can be used in wines (really good), jelly (excellent) and tea (not bad). The unopened buds can be boiled, pickled, sauteed and used in creative dishes such as a batch of fritters.

A word of caution about eating this wild herb; there are no FDA warning labels. Find plants to dig or pick which have not been sprayed with deadly chemicals.

Dandelions, a perennial herb, are highly respected by some for their medicinal qualities. But second opinions are generally helpful, check with a doctor particularly if there other health issues.

Dandelions, similar to the honeybee, are not native to North America, but both have become widely accepted as natural born. Dandelions provide a very important source of nectar for the pollinators, particularly the native bees and the honeybees, in the early spring when other food sources are scarce.

The populations of pollinators are in serious decline and even a dandelion can help save the beneficial insects, which is another good reason not spray deadly chemicals. The honeybees and native bees, energized from dandelion nectar, then work to pollinated early spring blooming orchards, and other human and wildlife food source plants, trees and shrubs. Ladybugs, another good garden insect, are also fond of dandelions.

There are alternative ways to control and prevent dandelions in the yard and garden without using deadly chemicals. Frequent mowing and regular weeding are good starts.

Dandelions can reproduce quicker than guppies. Each flower can have upwards of 20,000 or more seeds which readily blow all over the place. It's not likely to find packages of dandelion seeds in the spring seed racks, however, there are sources online.

There actually is quite a lot of good things to hoot about when it comes to a dandelion.

For whatever reason, a dandelion's existence skirts the outer reaches of “who gives a hoot?”. However, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, when the yellow flower appears on manicured lawns, herbicides are called to action as groundskeepers race to eradicate the trespasser. Homeowners are also prone to mobilization. Some homesteaders can often be seen with spray bottles filled with dangerous chemicals in hand, standing guard for any signs of the herbal intruder even in the cracks in the sidewalk pavement. Even organic gardeners, using long, skinny and pointed fork tools, can be heard gasping in exasperation, as a section of the long dandelion root breaks off deep underground.

Dandelions don't give up easily. Their roots can set anchor deep under the soil; some claim as much as four feet, but realistically, most at about a foot deep. To keep it interesting, any small section of root left behind will promptly surface again; just in case the root doesn't sprout, one of the zillion fuzzy seeds flying around will plant itself.

But the dandelion does have some qualities to hoot about on second look.

The twisted and long tap root helps to break up the soil. The root brings nutrients too deep in the soil for most vegetables, closer to the surface. At the same time, the dandelion roots help to aerate the soil.

The roots, in the spring, are edible; peeled and boiled, they have a taste like turnips; dried, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

The young, spring leaves are better known than the roots. The leaves are a healthy addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium and iron. The leaves are also a rich source of vitamins C and A. It gets better; according to the USDA, one serving of uncooked dandelion leaves supplies 280 percent of an adult's required daily intake of beta carotene.

Even the yellow blossoms that drive lawn manicurists to the brink can be flavorful, particularly in the early spring when they are the sweetest. The flowers can be used in wines (really good), jelly (excellent) and tea (not bad). The unopened buds can be boiled, pickled, sauteed and used in creative dishes such as a batch of fritters.

A word of caution about eating this wild herb; there are no FDA warning labels. Find plants to dig or pick which have not been sprayed with deadly chemicals.

Dandelions, a perennial herb, are highly respected by some for their medicinal qualities. But second opinions are generally helpful, check with a doctor particularly if there other health issues.

Dandelions, similar to the honeybee, are not native to North America, but both have become widely accepted as natural born. Dandelions provide a very important source of nectar for the pollinators, particularly the native bees and the honeybees, in the early spring when other food sources are scarce.

The populations of pollinators are in serious decline and even a dandelion can help save the beneficial insects, which is another good reason not spray deadly chemicals. The honeybees and native bees, energized from dandelion nectar, then work to pollinated early spring blooming orchards, and other human and wildlife food source plants, trees and shrubs. Ladybugs, another good garden insect, are also fond of dandelions.

There are alternative ways to control and prevent dandelions in the yard and garden without using deadly chemicals. Frequent mowing and regular weeding are good starts.

Dandelions can reproduce quicker than guppies. Each flower can have upwards of 20,000 or more seeds which readily blow all over the place. It's not likely to find packages of dandelion seeds in the spring seed racks, however, there are sources online.

There actually is quite a lot of good things to hoot about when it comes to a dandelion.

For whatever reason, a dandelion's existence skirts the outer reaches of “who gives a hoot?”. However, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, when the yellow flower appears on manicured lawns, herbicides are called to action as groundskeepers race to eradicate the trespasser. Homeowners are also prone to mobilization. Some homesteaders can often be seen with spray bottles filled with dangerous chemicals in hand, standing guard for any signs of the herbal intruder even in the cracks in the sidewalk pavement. Even organic gardeners, using long, skinny and pointed fork tools, can be heard gasping in exasperation, as a section of the long dandelion root breaks off deep underground.

Dandelions don't give up easily. Their roots can set anchor deep under the soil; some claim as much as four feet, but realistically, most at about a foot deep. To keep it interesting, any small section of root left behind will promptly surface again; just in case the root doesn't sprout, one of the zillion fuzzy seeds flying around will plant itself.

But the dandelion does have some qualities to hoot about on second look.

The twisted and long tap root helps to break up the soil. The root brings nutrients too deep in the soil for most vegetables, closer to the surface. At the same time, the dandelion roots help to aerate the soil.

The roots, in the spring, are edible; peeled and boiled, they have a taste like turnips; dried, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

The young, spring leaves are better known than the roots. The leaves are a healthy addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium and iron. The leaves are also a rich source of vitamins C and A. It gets better; according to the USDA, one serving of uncooked dandelion leaves supplies 280 percent of an adult's required daily intake of beta carotene.

Even the yellow blossoms that drive lawn manicurists to the brink can be flavorful, particularly in the early spring when they are the sweetest. The flowers can be used in wines (really good), jelly (excellent) and tea (not bad). The unopened buds can be boiled, pickled, sauteed and used in creative dishes such as a batch of fritters.

A word of caution about eating this wild herb; there are no FDA warning labels. Find plants to dig or pick which have not been sprayed with deadly chemicals.

Dandelions, a perennial herb, are highly respected by some for their medicinal qualities. But second opinions are generally helpful, check with a doctor particularly if there other health issues.

Dandelions, similar to the honeybee, are not native to North America, but both have become widely accepted as natural born. Dandelions provide a very important source of nectar for the pollinators, particularly the native bees and the honeybees, in the early spring when other food sources are scarce.

The populations of pollinators are in serious decline and even a dandelion can help save the beneficial insects, which is another good reason not spray deadly chemicals. The honeybees and native bees, energized from dandelion nectar, then work to pollinated early spring blooming orchards, and other human and wildlife food source plants, trees and shrubs. Ladybugs, another good garden insect, are also fond of dandelions.

There are alternative ways to control and prevent dandelions in the yard and garden without using deadly chemicals. Frequent mowing and regular weeding are good starts.

Dandelions can reproduce quicker than guppies. Each flower can have upwards of 20,000 or more seeds which readily blow all over the place. It's not likely to find packages of dandelion seeds in the spring seed racks, however, there are sources online.

There actually is quite a lot of good things to hoot about when it comes to a dandelion.

For whatever reason, a dandelion's existence skirts the outer reaches of “who gives a hoot?”. However, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, when the yellow flower appears on manicured lawns, herbicides are called to action as groundskeepers race to eradicate the trespasser. Homeowners are also prone to mobilization. Some homesteaders can often be seen with spray bottles filled with dangerous chemicals in hand, standing guard for any signs of the herbal intruder even in the cracks in the sidewalk pavement. Even organic gardeners, using long, skinny and pointed fork tools, can be heard gasping in exasperation, as a section of the long dandelion root breaks off deep underground.

Dandelions don't give up easily. Their roots can set anchor deep under the soil; some claim as much as four feet, but realistically, most at about a foot deep. To keep it interesting, any small section of root left behind will promptly surface again; just in case the root doesn't sprout, one of the zillion fuzzy seeds flying around will plant itself.

But the dandelion does have some qualities to hoot about on second look.

The twisted and long tap root helps to break up the soil. The root brings nutrients too deep in the soil for most vegetables, closer to the surface. At the same time, the dandelion roots help to aerate the soil.

The roots, in the spring, are edible; peeled and boiled, they have a taste like turnips; dried, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

The young, spring leaves are better known than the roots. The leaves are a healthy addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium and iron. The leaves are also a rich source of vitamins C and A. It gets better; according to the USDA, one serving of uncooked dandelion leaves supplies 280 percent of an adult's required daily intake of beta carotene.

Even the yellow blossoms that drive lawn manicurists to the brink can be flavorful, particularly in the early spring when they are the sweetest. The flowers can be used in wines (really good), jelly (excellent) and tea (not bad). The unopened buds can be boiled, pickled, sauteed and used in creative dishes such as a batch of fritters.

A word of caution about eating this wild herb; there are no FDA warning labels. Find plants to dig or pick which have not been sprayed with deadly chemicals.

Dandelions, a perennial herb, are highly respected by some for their medicinal qualities. But second opinions are generally helpful, check with a doctor particularly if there other health issues.

Dandelions, similar to the honeybee, are not native to North America, but both have become widely accepted as natural born. Dandelions provide a very important source of nectar for the pollinators, particularly the native bees and the honeybees, in the early spring when other food sources are scarce.

The populations of pollinators are in serious decline and even a dandelion can help save the beneficial insects, which is another good reason not spray deadly chemicals. The honeybees and native bees, energized from dandelion nectar, then work to pollinated early spring blooming orchards, and other human and wildlife food source plants, trees and shrubs. Ladybugs, another good garden insect, are also fond of dandelions.

There are alternative ways to control and prevent dandelions in the yard and garden without using deadly chemicals. Frequent mowing and regular weeding are good starts.

Dandelions can reproduce quicker than guppies. Each flower can have upwards of 20,000 or more seeds which readily blow all over the place. It's not likely to find packages of dandelion seeds in the spring seed racks, however, there are sources online.

There actually is quite a lot of good things to hoot about when it comes to a dandelion.

For whatever reason, a dandelion's existence skirts the outer reaches of “who gives a hoot?”. However, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, when the yellow flower appears on manicured lawns, herbicides are called to action as groundskeepers race to eradicate the trespasser. Homeowners are also prone to mobilization. Some homesteaders can often be seen with spray bottles filled with dangerous chemicals in hand, standing guard for any signs of the herbal intruder even in the cracks in the sidewalk pavement. Even organic gardeners, using long, skinny and pointed fork tools, can be heard gasping in exasperation, as a section of the long dandelion root breaks off deep underground.

Dandelions don't give up easily. Their roots can set anchor deep under the soil; some claim as much as four feet, but realistically, most at about a foot deep. To keep it interesting, any small section of root left behind will promptly surface again; just in case the root doesn't sprout, one of the zillion fuzzy seeds flying around will plant itself.

But the dandelion does have some qualities to hoot about on second look.

The twisted and long tap root helps to break up the soil. The root brings nutrients too deep in the soil for most vegetables, closer to the surface. At the same time, the dandelion roots help to aerate the soil.

The roots, in the spring, are edible; peeled and boiled, they have a taste like turnips; dried, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

The young, spring leaves are better known than the roots. The leaves are a healthy addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium and iron. The leaves are also a rich source of vitamins C and A. It gets better; according to the USDA, one serving of uncooked dandelion leaves supplies 280 percent of an adult's required daily intake of beta carotene.

Even the yellow blossoms that drive lawn manicurists to the brink can be flavorful, particularly in the early spring when they are the sweetest. The flowers can be used in wines (really good), jelly (excellent) and tea (not bad). The unopened buds can be boiled, pickled, sauteed and used in creative dishes such as a batch of fritters.

A word of caution about eating this wild herb; there are no FDA warning labels. Find plants to dig or pick which have not been sprayed with deadly chemicals.

Dandelions, a perennial herb, are highly respected by some for their medicinal qualities. But second opinions are generally helpful, check with a doctor particularly if there other health issues.

Dandelions, similar to the honeybee, are not native to North America, but both have become widely accepted as natural born. Dandelions provide a very important source of nectar for the pollinators, particularly the native bees and the honeybees, in the early spring when other food sources are scarce.

The populations of pollinators are in serious decline and even a dandelion can help save the beneficial insects, which is another good reason not spray deadly chemicals. The honeybees and native bees, energized from dandelion nectar, then work to pollinated early spring blooming orchards, and other human and wildlife food source plants, trees and shrubs. Ladybugs, another good garden insect, are also fond of dandelions.

There are alternative ways to control and prevent dandelions in the yard and garden without using deadly chemicals. Frequent mowing and regular weeding are good starts.

Dandelions can reproduce quicker than guppies. Each flower can have upwards of 20,000 or more seeds which readily blow all over the place. It's not likely to find packages of dandelion seeds in the spring seed racks, however, there are sources online.

There actually is quite a lot of good things to hoot about when it comes to a dandelion.

For whatever reason, a dandelion's existence skirts the outer reaches of “who gives a hoot?”. However, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, when the yellow flower appears on manicured lawns, herbicides are called to action as groundskeepers race to eradicate the trespasser. Homeowners are also prone to mobilization. Some homesteaders can often be seen with spray bottles filled with dangerous chemicals in hand, standing guard for any signs of the herbal intruder even in the cracks in the sidewalk pavement. Even organic gardeners, using long, skinny and pointed fork tools, can be heard gasping in exasperation, as a section of the long dandelion root breaks off deep underground.

Dandelions don't give up easily. Their roots can set anchor deep under the soil; some claim as much as four feet, but realistically, most at about a foot deep. To keep it interesting, any small section of root left behind will promptly surface again; just in case the root doesn't sprout, one of the zillion fuzzy seeds flying around will plant itself.

But the dandelion does have some qualities to hoot about on second look.

The twisted and long tap root helps to break up the soil. The root brings nutrients too deep in the soil for most vegetables, closer to the surface. At the same time, the dandelion roots help to aerate the soil.

The roots, in the spring, are edible; peeled and boiled, they have a taste like turnips; dried, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

The young, spring leaves are better known than the roots. The leaves are a healthy addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium and iron. The leaves are also a rich source of vitamins C and A. It gets better; according to the USDA, one serving of uncooked dandelion leaves supplies 280 percent of an adult's required daily intake of beta carotene.

Even the yellow blossoms that drive lawn manicurists to the brink can be flavorful, particularly in the early spring when they are the sweetest. The flowers can be used in wines (really good), jelly (excellent) and tea (not bad). The unopened buds can be boiled, pickled, sauteed and used in creative dishes such as a batch of fritters.

A word of caution about eating this wild herb; there are no FDA warning labels. Find plants to dig or pick which have not been sprayed with deadly chemicals.

Dandelions, a perennial herb, are highly respected by some for their medicinal qualities. But second opinions are generally helpful, check with a doctor particularly if there other health issues.

Dandelions, similar to the honeybee, are not native to North America, but both have become widely accepted as natural born. Dandelions provide a very important source of nectar for the pollinators, particularly the native bees and the honeybees, in the early spring when other food sources are scarce.

The populations of pollinators are in serious decline and even a dandelion can help save the beneficial insects, which is another good reason not spray deadly chemicals. The honeybees and native bees, energized from dandelion nectar, then work to pollinated early spring blooming orchards, and other human and wildlife food source plants, trees and shrubs. Ladybugs, another good garden insect, are also fond of dandelions.

There are alternative ways to control and prevent dandelions in the yard and garden without using deadly chemicals. Frequent mowing and regular weeding are good starts.

Dandelions can reproduce quicker than guppies. Each flower can have upwards of 20,000 or more seeds which readily blow all over the place. It's not likely to find packages of dandelion seeds in the spring seed racks, however, there are sources online.

There actually is quite a lot of good things to hoot about when it comes to a dandelion.

For whatever reason, a dandelion's existence skirts the outer reaches of “who gives a hoot?”. However, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, when the yellow flower appears on manicured lawns, herbicides are called to action as groundskeepers race to eradicate the trespasser. Homeowners are also prone to mobilization. Some homesteaders can often be seen with spray bottles filled with dangerous chemicals in hand, standing guard for any signs of the herbal intruder even in the cracks in the sidewalk pavement. Even organic gardeners, using long, skinny and pointed fork tools, can be heard gasping in exasperation, as a section of the long dandelion root breaks off deep underground.

Dandelions don't give up easily. Their roots can set anchor deep under the soil; some claim as much as four feet, but realistically, most at about a foot deep. To keep it interesting, any small section of root left behind will promptly surface again; just in case the root doesn't sprout, one of the zillion fuzzy seeds flying around will plant itself.

But the dandelion does have some qualities to hoot about on second look.

The twisted and long tap root helps to break up the soil. The root brings nutrients too deep in the soil for most vegetables, closer to the surface. At the same time, the dandelion roots help to aerate the soil.

The roots, in the spring, are edible; peeled and boiled, they have a taste like turnips; dried, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

The young, spring leaves are better known than the roots. The leaves are a healthy addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium and iron. The leaves are also a rich source of vitamins C and A. It gets better; according to the USDA, one serving of uncooked dandelion leaves supplies 280 percent of an adult's required daily intake of beta carotene.

Even the yellow blossoms that drive lawn manicurists to the brink can be flavorful, particularly in the early spring when they are the sweetest. The flowers can be used in wines (really good), jelly (excellent) and tea (not bad). The unopened buds can be boiled, pickled, sauteed and used in creative dishes such as a batch of fritters.

A word of caution about eating this wild herb; there are no FDA warning labels. Find plants to dig or pick which have not been sprayed with deadly chemicals.

Dandelions, a perennial herb, are highly respected by some for their medicinal qualities. But second opinions are generally helpful, check with a doctor particularly if there other health issues.

Dandelions, similar to the honeybee, are not native to North America, but both have become widely accepted as natural born. Dandelions provide a very important source of nectar for the pollinators, particularly the native bees and the honeybees, in the early spring when other food sources are scarce.

The populations of pollinators are in serious decline and even a dandelion can help save the beneficial insects, which is another good reason not spray deadly chemicals. The honeybees and native bees, energized from dandelion nectar, then work to pollinated early spring blooming orchards, and other human and wildlife food source plants, trees and shrubs. Ladybugs, another good garden insect, are also fond of dandelions.

There are alternative ways to control and prevent dandelions in the yard and garden without using deadly chemicals. Frequent mowing and regular weeding are good starts.

Dandelions can reproduce quicker than guppies. Each flower can have upwards of 20,000 or more seeds which readily blow all over the place. It's not likely to find packages of dandelion seeds in the spring seed racks, however, there are sources online.

There actually is quite a lot of good things to hoot about when it comes to a dandelion.

For whatever reason, a dandelion's existence skirts the outer reaches of “who gives a hoot?”. However, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, when the yellow flower appears on manicured lawns, herbicides are called to action as groundskeepers race to eradicate the trespasser. Homeowners are also prone to mobilization. Some homesteaders can often be seen with spray bottles filled with dangerous chemicals in hand, standing guard for any signs of the herbal intruder even in the cracks in the sidewalk pavement. Even organic gardeners, using long, skinny and pointed fork tools, can be heard gasping in exasperation, as a section of the long dandelion root breaks off deep underground.

Dandelions don't give up easily. Their roots can set anchor deep under the soil; some claim as much as four feet, but realistically, most at about a foot deep. To keep it interesting, any small section of root left behind will promptly surface again; just in case the root doesn't sprout, one of the zillion fuzzy seeds flying around will plant itself.

But the dandelion does have some qualities to hoot about on second look.

The twisted and long tap root helps to break up the soil. The root brings nutrients too deep in the soil for most vegetables, closer to the surface. At the same time, the dandelion roots help to aerate the soil.

The roots, in the spring, are edible; peeled and boiled, they have a taste like turnips; dried, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

The young, spring leaves are better known than the roots. The leaves are a healthy addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium and iron. The leaves are also a rich source of vitamins C and A. It gets better; according to the USDA, one serving of uncooked dandelion leaves supplies 280 percent of an adult's required daily intake of beta carotene.

Even the yellow blossoms that drive lawn manicurists to the brink can be flavorful, particularly in the early spring when they are the sweetest. The flowers can be used in wines (really good), jelly (excellent) and tea (not bad). The unopened buds can be boiled, pickled, sauteed and used in creative dishes such as a batch of fritters.

A word of caution about eating this wild herb; there are no FDA warning labels. Find plants to dig or pick which have not been sprayed with deadly chemicals.

Dandelions, a perennial herb, are highly respected by some for their medicinal qualities. But second opinions are generally helpful, check with a doctor particularly if there other health issues.

Dandelions, similar to the honeybee, are not native to North America, but both have become widely accepted as natural born. Dandelions provide a very important source of nectar for the pollinators, particularly the native bees and the honeybees, in the early spring when other food sources are scarce.

The populations of pollinators are in serious decline and even a dandelion can help save the beneficial insects, which is another good reason not spray deadly chemicals. The honeybees and native bees, energized from dandelion nectar, then work to pollinated early spring blooming orchards, and other human and wildlife food source plants, trees and shrubs. Ladybugs, another good garden insect, are also fond of dandelions.

There are alternative ways to control and prevent dandelions in the yard and garden without using deadly chemicals. Frequent mowing and regular weeding are good starts.

Dandelions can reproduce quicker than guppies. Each flower can have upwards of 20,000 or more seeds which readily blow all over the place. It's not likely to find packages of dandelion seeds in the spring seed racks, however, there are sources online.

There actually is quite a lot of good things to hoot about when it comes to a dandelion.

For whatever reason, a dandelion's existence skirts the outer reaches of “who gives a hoot?”. However, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, when the yellow flower appears on manicured lawns, herbicides are called to action as groundskeepers race to eradicate the trespasser. Homeowners are also prone to mobilization. Some homesteaders can often be seen with spray bottles filled with dangerous chemicals in hand, standing guard for any signs of the herbal intruder even in the cracks in the sidewalk pavement. Even organic gardeners, using long, skinny and pointed fork tools, can be heard gasping in exasperation, as a section of the long dandelion root breaks off deep underground.

Dandelions don't give up easily. Their roots can set anchor deep under the soil; some claim as much as four feet, but realistically, most at about a foot deep. To keep it interesting, any small section of root left behind will promptly surface again; just in case the root doesn't sprout, one of the zillion fuzzy seeds flying around will plant itself.

But the dandelion does have some qualities to hoot about on second look.

The twisted and long tap root helps to break up the soil. The root brings nutrients too deep in the soil for most vegetables, closer to the surface. At the same time, the dandelion roots help to aerate the soil.

The roots, in the spring, are edible; peeled and boiled, they have a taste like turnips; dried, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

The young, spring leaves are better known than the roots. The leaves are a healthy addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium and iron. The leaves are also a rich source of vitamins C and A. It gets better; according to the USDA, one serving of uncooked dandelion leaves supplies 280 percent of an adult's required daily intake of beta carotene.

Even the yellow blossoms that drive lawn manicurists to the brink can be flavorful, particularly in the early spring when they are the sweetest. The flowers can be used in wines (really good), jelly (excellent) and tea (not bad). The unopened buds can be boiled, pickled, sauteed and used in creative dishes such as a batch of fritters.

A word of caution about eating this wild herb; there are no FDA warning labels. Find plants to dig or pick which have not been sprayed with deadly chemicals.

Dandelions, a perennial herb, are highly respected by some for their medicinal qualities. But second opinions are generally helpful, check with a doctor particularly if there other health issues.

Dandelions, similar to the honeybee, are not native to North America, but both have become widely accepted as natural born. Dandelions provide a very important source of nectar for the pollinators, particularly the native bees and the honeybees, in the early spring when other food sources are scarce.

The populations of pollinators are in serious decline and even a dandelion can help save the beneficial insects, which is another good reason not spray deadly chemicals. The honeybees and native bees, energized from dandelion nectar, then work to pollinated early spring blooming orchards, and other human and wildlife food source plants, trees and shrubs. Ladybugs, another good garden insect, are also fond of dandelions.

There are alternative ways to control and prevent dandelions in the yard and garden without using deadly chemicals. Frequent mowing and regular weeding are good starts.

Dandelions can reproduce quicker than guppies. Each flower can have upwards of 20,000 or more seeds which readily blow all over the place. It's not likely to find packages of dandelion seeds in the spring seed racks, however, there are sources online.

There actually is quite a lot of good things to hoot about when it comes to a dandelion.

For whatever reason, a dandelion's existence skirts the outer reaches of “who gives a hoot?”. However, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, when the yellow flower appears on manicured lawns, herbicides are called to action as groundskeepers race to eradicate the trespasser. Homeowners are also prone to mobilization. Some homesteaders can often be seen with spray bottles filled with dangerous chemicals in hand, standing guard for any signs of the herbal intruder even in the cracks in the sidewalk pavement. Even organic gardeners, using long, skinny and pointed fork tools, can be heard gasping in exasperation, as a section of the long dandelion root breaks off deep underground.

Dandelions don't give up easily. Their roots can set anchor deep under the soil; some claim as much as four feet, but realistically, most at about a foot deep. To keep it interesting, any small section of root left behind will promptly surface again; just in case the root doesn't sprout, one of the zillion fuzzy seeds flying around will plant itself.

But the dandelion does have some qualities to hoot about on second look.

The twisted and long tap root helps to break up the soil. The root brings nutrients too deep in the soil for most vegetables, closer to the surface. At the same time, the dandelion roots help to aerate the soil.

The roots, in the spring, are edible; peeled and boiled, they have a taste like turnips; dried, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

The young, spring leaves are better known than the roots. The leaves are a healthy addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium and iron. The leaves are also a rich source of vitamins C and A. It gets better; according to the USDA, one serving of uncooked dandelion leaves supplies 280 percent of an adult's required daily intake of beta carotene.

Even the yellow blossoms that drive lawn manicurists to the brink can be flavorful, particularly in the early spring when they are the sweetest. The flowers can be used in wines (really good), jelly (excellent) and tea (not bad). The unopened buds can be boiled, pickled, sauteed and used in creative dishes such as a batch of fritters.

A word of caution about eating this wild herb; there are no FDA warning labels. Find plants to dig or pick which have not been sprayed with deadly chemicals.

Dandelions, a perennial herb, are highly respected by some for their medicinal qualities. But second opinions are generally helpful, check with a doctor particularly if there other health issues.

Dandelions, similar to the honeybee, are not native to North America, but both have become widely accepted as natural born. Dandelions provide a very important source of nectar for the pollinators, particularly the native bees and the honeybees, in the early spring when other food sources are scarce.

The populations of pollinators are in serious decline and even a dandelion can help save the beneficial insects, which is another good reason not spray deadly chemicals. The honeybees and native bees, energized from dandelion nectar, then work to pollinated early spring blooming orchards, and other human and wildlife food source plants, trees and shrubs. Ladybugs, another good garden insect, are also fond of dandelions.

There are alternative ways to control and prevent dandelions in the yard and garden without using deadly chemicals. Frequent mowing and regular weeding are good starts.

Dandelions can reproduce quicker than guppies. Each flower can have upwards of 20,000 or more seeds which readily blow all over the place. It's not likely to find packages of dandelion seeds in the spring seed racks, however, there are sources online.

There actually is quite a lot of good things to hoot about when it comes to a dandelion.

For whatever reason, a dandelion's existence skirts the outer reaches of “who gives a hoot?”. However, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, when the yellow flower appears on manicured lawns, herbicides are called to action as groundskeepers race to eradicate the trespasser. Homeowners are also prone to mobilization. Some homesteaders can often be seen with spray bottles filled with dangerous chemicals in hand, standing guard for any signs of the herbal intruder even in the cracks in the sidewalk pavement. Even organic gardeners, using long, skinny and pointed fork tools, can be heard gasping in exasperation, as a section of the long dandelion root breaks off deep underground.

Dandelions don't give up easily. Their roots can set anchor deep under the soil; some claim as much as four feet, but realistically, most at about a foot deep. To keep it interesting, any small section of root left behind will promptly surface again; just in case the root doesn't sprout, one of the zillion fuzzy seeds flying around will plant itself.

But the dandelion does have some qualities to hoot about on second look.

The twisted and long tap root helps to break up the soil. The root brings nutrients too deep in the soil for most vegetables, closer to the surface. At the same time, the dandelion roots help to aerate the soil.

The roots, in the spring, are edible; peeled and boiled, they have a taste like turnips; dried, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

The young, spring leaves are better known than the roots. The leaves are a healthy addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium and iron. The leaves are also a rich source of vitamins C and A. It gets better; according to the USDA, one serving of uncooked dandelion leaves supplies 280 percent of an adult's required daily intake of beta carotene.

Even the yellow blossoms that drive lawn manicurists to the brink can be flavorful, particularly in the early spring when they are the sweetest. The flowers can be used in wines (really good), jelly (excellent) and tea (not bad). The unopened buds can be boiled, pickled, sauteed and used in creative dishes such as a batch of fritters.

A word of caution about eating this wild herb; there are no FDA warning labels. Find plants to dig or pick which have not been sprayed with deadly chemicals.

Dandelions, a perennial herb, are highly respected by some for their medicinal qualities. But second opinions are generally helpful, check with a doctor particularly if there other health issues.

Dandelions, similar to the honeybee, are not native to North America, but both have become widely accepted as natural born. Dandelions provide a very important source of nectar for the pollinators, particularly the native bees and the honeybees, in the early spring when other food sources are scarce.

The populations of pollinators are in serious decline and even a dandelion can help save the beneficial insects, which is another good reason not spray deadly chemicals. The honeybees and native bees, energized from dandelion nectar, then work to pollinated early spring blooming orchards, and other human and wildlife food source plants, trees and shrubs. Ladybugs, another good garden insect, are also fond of dandelions.

There are alternative ways to control and prevent dandelions in the yard and garden without using deadly chemicals. Frequent mowing and regular weeding are good starts.

Dandelions can reproduce quicker than guppies. Each flower can have upwards of 20,000 or more seeds which readily blow all over the place. It's not likely to find packages of dandelion seeds in the spring seed racks, however, there are sources online.

There actually is quite a lot of good things to hoot about when it comes to a dandelion.

Information needed on the origins of Drake's Mills, published in Go Crawford, Friday May 8
 http://www.goerie.com/origins-of-drakes-mills-sought

The Crawford County Conservation District recently completed it's annual tree seedling sale. Published in Go Crawford, Friday, May 8 http://www.goerie.com/tree-sale-a-success

Next Week

Next week, Friday May May 15 in Go Crawford an update on the new Canadohta Radio Station. The station needs $4,000 to get on the air. Donations are being accepted and the needed information can be found at WUUK
For some background information,RADIO.

AND

Canadohta Lake Area Bushiness Association (CLABA) has a busy, fun summer schedule startin on Memorial Day weekend, next week in Go Crawford.

Honeybee Update

Dodged a wandering thunderstorm this afternoon checking on the bees and to give them more sugar water. They seem to be doing just fine and next week, hopefully, want to add another box. It looks like thier population is increasing. Been stung a few times due to carlessness but the Aloe Plant seems to be doing it's magic just fine.

And Just for the Heck of It

The lawnmower is patented. (1899)...speaking of which I had better get out there and start. Update: went fishing instead.