Ellen Leigh
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I'm sure a lot of people think we just let the weeds grow around here. There is a method to our madness, and by letting things grow, we have discovered a lot of interesting wildflowers we never noticed before. We still #weed , but mostly removing invasive species. #DailyPictureTheme #Weed
09:28 AM - Apr 20, 2024
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Carla Reid + Chilla
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A weed, not referencing invasive species, is only a weed because an individual considers it unwanted.
One of the most important "weeds" is the Dandelion. You don't need to let it go to seed, but let it bloom for the bees as it can be their first food.
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11:46 AM - Apr 20, 2024
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TheQuietOne
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In response to Carla Reid + Chilla.
I've read a bit of push back on dandelions and bees. It said that at the same time as dandelions are blooming that there's a lot of tree pollen available and that pollen has higher quality proteins. IIRC it came from Michigan State U. which has excellent horticulture and apiary departments.
02:00 PM - Apr 20, 2024
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TheQuietOne
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In response to TheQuietOne.
We let our dandelions go and we seldom see bees on them. We let them go because we're not going to use herbicides to get rid of them and we're too creaky boned to pull them.
02:01 PM - Apr 20, 2024
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Carla Reid + Chilla
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In response to TheQuietOne.
Interesting.
Still, what if there were not a lot of trees in an area?
02:03 PM - Apr 20, 2024
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Ellen Leigh
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In response to Carla Reid + Chilla.
Absolutely! I have a few flowers and herbs that I am careful to deadhead so they don't reseed themselves all over. By the same token, there are some weeds I allow to grow because they are delicious!
01:14 PM - Apr 20, 2024
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Carla Reid + Chilla
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In response to Ellen Leigh.
Yes!
I love all plants unless they are going to take over the diversity of a place. So, local flora is best or well mannered plants that don't want to rule the world. lol
02:06 PM - Apr 20, 2024
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