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Comment by Kathy Spyker on April 1, 2010 at 11:44am

My DH's grandma use to make Dandelion wine and with the leaves she would steam them and make a hot bacon dressing to pour over them, like a spinch salad.

Comment by F, Calla & Luca on March 31, 2010 at 9:34pm

I happened by some plants outside Kmart, of all places, today. Of course, I had to look. I ended up buying a set of Walla Walla onions to plant in honor of OFL (our fearless leader). Spring is returning to NJ this weekend after all the flooding and I can hardly wait. I realized I have not used a hose to water since I did once last spring.

Comment by Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey on March 25, 2010 at 5:30am

If life hands you lemons, make lemonade. But if your yard hands you dandelions make Dandelion Blossom Cake. Check out these dandelion recipes.
http://www.prodigalgardens.info/dandelion%20recipes.htm

Comment by Maryann,Roo and Tigger on March 25, 2010 at 1:12am

Nanci and Gracie Doodle Casie - I am in California also. I have declared oxalis to be a desirable ground cover in my garden. It is impossible to eradicate and coul be listed like this in one of those gorgeous garden catalogues - Oxalis - Sprightly green leaves and dainty white or yellow flowers. Spreads quickly and vigorously to cover the ground. Prefers twining around shrubs and roses and keeps down weeds. (note: may be considered invasive in some areas) LOL

Comment by Maryann,Roo and Tigger on March 25, 2010 at 12:57am

There is now a California lilac, although to my eyes it does not bear much resemblence to a cold climate lilac. My dogs ate all the hostas as they came up under the tree in their part of the yard. They never came up again. I love hostas so maybe I will try again when they are a bit older.

Comment by F, Calla & Luca on March 24, 2010 at 8:13pm

We really do know they are weeds. The hostas I just glanced at in an on line catalog seem mainly for Zone 3-8, a few a little hotter. you are Zone 9 or 10. So you probably don't have hosta, or not many.

Comment by Nancie & Gracie Doodle on March 24, 2010 at 7:56pm

Dandelions are WEEDS!!! We have those in California!! The only lilac that I remember seeing was at my Aunt and Uncles ranch up in the San Diego mountains years ago. I think it needs to be rather cool doesn't 'it for them to blossom? Still checking on the hostas. They don't look familiar. Our yard is pretty much all azalea and camellia bushes, ornamental flowering pear trees, a huge magnolia tree and an even huger California live oak tree that hangs over the entire house. I do have a Sweet Pea bush that I love! Ground cover is jasmine! Then the agapanthas and that is about it! I like low maintenance and don't really like to get out in the yard to work although I do all the weeding. Amazing how the weeds grow better and faster than anything we could possibly plant and nurture!

Comment by F, Calla & Luca on March 24, 2010 at 7:04pm

If dandelions didn't multiply the way they do I'm sure we'd appreciate them. Yes, even though the lilacs don't last long they make the whole house smell wonderful.

Comment by shelly on March 24, 2010 at 6:59pm

Lilacs are my ALL time FAVORITES!! They don't last too long after being cut though. We have so many around here, that that's usually the flowers kids in my class bring me come spring time - those and of course.... DANDELIONS!! lol

Comment by F, Calla & Luca on March 24, 2010 at 5:47pm

Thanks! I guess we are a timely web site.Please pass along any good tips.

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