Start Eating your Lawn - Make your garden productive

[@BouncySlim1]

I thought you'd appreciate this. My 10 year old daughter and I binged watched your previous seasons over spring break. One day, we were talking about something random that needed some food to be smashed , and she said you need to get a mocajete (spelling). I'm like a what??....then she said, mortar and pestle. She learned that term from you. :-)

[@suburbanhomestead]

That is awesome. Really awesome. It is a great responsibility to know that my work is helping educate young minds. I'm honored to hear that. Thanks for sharing

[@wonderlucha]

EyeSea How sweet! Just shows that kids are little sponges. Glad she’s watching these videos cause this gentleman is very interesting and smart.

[@BouncySlim1]

wonderlucha he's one of the best!!! She made sure I became a patreon also. Lol. She knows quality when she sees it. She's been more interested in urban gardening since watching his videos. She has helped me start my seeds indoors and transplant them outside. Last year, she only cared about the worms and ladybugs 🤗. This channel is definitely inspirational!

[@wonderlucha]

EyeSea she sounds like a wonderful little girl. An “old soul” type which is a rare gem. Take good care of your gem. Have a great day!

[@yahtisoto4762]

My daughter loves this channel, also. We are binge watching tonight lol

[@debbiehenri7170]

I sympathise completely with the lawnmowing business... I used to be a professional gardener and had to use one of those awful, stinking, noisy, polluting abominations once, twice, sometimes every day of the week (depending where I worked). When I quit work, I quit lawnmowing. Forever. Because my husband is no gardener, my own home lawn was left to go fallow and I would cut it with a hook and stone once a year. Labour intensive - but zero smell and zero pollution on my conscience. This was when I had a small garden, of course. 16 years ago, I moved home. Now I have 2 acres and no, I don't cut the lawn here either. In fact, the lawnmower went rusty and was taken to recycling. Instead, I let the lawn go fallow again. The result was a meadow, alive with wildlife, some of which I had never seen before. I started to add more wildflowers to further compete with the grasses, adding small ponds and currently carving out a stream to 'direct' an underground spring. I let the dandelions do as they wish, spreading everywhere. I add them to salads and stir fries, and a handful easily sinks into stews and casseroles. I wanted more edible perennials planted, letting a few nettles persist, dividing up an Alchemilla mollis and adding them to the 'meadow.' I can cook up the youngest shoots of Common Hogweed (be careful this is the British name for Heracleum sphondylium! Some people confuse this with poisonous plants). I planted Alexanders around sunny and shady areas alike. Pignut seeds were carried in by wildlife and now abound. Certain flowering perennials are so strong they will knock out grasses and spread each year while providing a beautiful show of flowers and much-needed nectar for bees (my favourite for this job is Montbretia or Crocosmia 'Lucifer'). Add Oriental Poppies, Hayrattle, Ajuga, Lysimachia punctata and Ox-Eye Daisy if you want to continue to add colour at the expense of lawn. A lawn is often considered less work than coping with a large border. With the right plants, this simply isn't so. Presently, a new neighbour's horse is eating down the middle of my main 'meadow' during the summer months, and his easy conversion of unwanted grass to usable manure is far more welcome than any flat, neatly-trimmed expanse of (frankly boring) green. Along with a long border hedge of mixed fruit, nut and flowering trees/shrubs, I have been replacing small patches of grass with hazel trees, underplanting them with gooseberries and redcurrants (which both tolerate light shade). Bulbs, ferns and more edible perennials fill the gaps and again compete out the grasses. Overall, I do think we should all try to end or at least reduce the fanaticism for the perfect, well-groomed lawn. I mean, who really cares about them that much? What are the environmental consequences of all the world's lawns, parks and sport's fields being cut once weekly during the summer and, now that spring seems earlier and winters later, the lawn-cutting season is substantially longer (when still working in London, there were times I cut the lawn in January!) While we hear much about car and industrial pollution, what's the cost of keeping all our silly squares of grass presentable 'for the sake of appearances?'

[@lindaschneider8923]

If you harvest dandelion before it blossoms, it is less bitter. It was standard practice in my family to collect bushels of these greens from woods and untreated fields the beginning of spring. In south Florida, you can buy dandelion greens in markets for many Italian dishes.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes. and dandelion is expensive in the markets.

[@emmccord398]

I know ! I was away from home and went to the grocers to buy some Dandelion leaves and they were $2.19 for a tiny bunch ! I was shocked ! Especially when they are free at home :)

[@SuffolkSusie]

I love my 16 inch greenworks lawn mower. I love catching the grass for mulch and compost. I also I'm loving all these videos 😉 I'm learning a lot

[@Baobasaurawr]

That super dramatic lawn toss in the shed xD

[@andreakirkpatrick2600]

Just last week I collected dandelions, dehydrated the roots for dried tea and tinctures, the blossoms to make iced sun tea and threw the greens in a salad. I also harvested wild violets to make my grandson a cough syrup. There are so many edible things to eat in your yard and it makes me cringe when I see people paying so much money to achieve that perfect green lawn with synthetic sprays that are so harmful. So thank you for this video my fellow forager!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes. It is ridiculous to what extend humans go just to satisfy a socially imposed norm that has no practical purpose and is harmful to the environment. Just to satisfy a weird need for uniformity.

[@californiagardeningmom3441]

Love it!! Can't wait to try that recipe too! You should add a recipe book to your etsy shop!

[@suburbanhomestead]

I have been thinking of that.

[@anastasiaclendaniel6035]

suburban homestead honestly I’d buy it. Your food is very unique. I’m always looking for unique and healthy recipes to try. Especially when they come from the garden

[@emmccord398]

I would buy a recipe book !!

[@idahofiberart]

Count me in! Please put me on the cookbook waiting list. We need more healthy gluten free recipes that tastes good.

[@patriciaweaver7735]

thanks for the flight of fancy that always seems to take our minds to parts unknown. then when we return we are filled with the anticipation of the next video with childlike abandon. thanks for the treat.

[@suburbanhomestead]

That was the best comment, thanks!

[@LiyinYeo]

So looking forward to your video every week! Great production. 1 MILLION subscribers for Siloè!!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you! I appreciate it. Although I would be happy with just 30.000 really enjoying the videos and watching every week.

[@sunday8979]

I’ve always thought suburban lawns are hidden opportunities to grow food and thwart climate change. Your channel is so incredible to find!

[@leahworsnop2798]

Siloe, use a scythe! Once you have the technique, much easier. Or do a no dig covering over your whole back lawn, and seed it with an annual wildflower meadow, just with a wood chip path you can add to each spring down to your back hugoculture bed. That would the best polyculture enviro! They will self seed. If you want lawn clippings, ask your neighbours for theirs 😊

[@HaphazardHomestead]

I am always happy to see someone else enjoying dandelions in one form or another. Your tart looks wonderful! I like how you folded the crust over. Dandelion greens are definitely in my top 5 favorite wild greens. Our lawns could produce so much food, just by doing less. I'm glad you appreciate your grass for its nitrogen and other compost contributions. Enjoy those bitter flavors! :D

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you! I will enjoy the bitters!

[@maryedmo7798]

I'm reading Stalking the Wild Asparagus right now. If you haven't read it, it's a great resource for anyone open to foraging. It has a great chapter on dandelions.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks, I'll see if my library has a copy.

[@jamesdorpinghaus3294]

I appreciate that you show us not only your harvest but also give a recipe as well

[@medviation]

Production and editing of this video is outstanding! The music is amazing too! Yeah, that is why I don't keep lawns at all. I know some states have regulations about maintaining a lawn, and that you SHOULD have a lawn. I feel lucky I live outside of the USA where things like this are not very much policed.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you I appreciate it.

[@bowerygirl]

Fantastic! I was sitting here so amused by your spot on struggle of the manual lawn mower. I heard myself in the reasons and pie eyed positivity and really tried for several seasons to push through and focus on the upsides.... but if I'm honest the difficulty and less than efficient practices really wear a person down to where I found myself avoiding altogether. Haven't yet splurged on the power but I have started the transition to a more pollinator friendly lawn and I am happy with the way its coming along. Still have to address the mower but for now it's progress and I really enjoyed the feeling of camaraderie from this episode. Thank you for the continued inspiration Siloe

[@marjankrebelj4007]

I cook something similar. Usually I steem dandelions, stinging nettles and ramsons together (in equal proportions), then I cook them a bit further with cashew creme to thicken a bit. Once ramsons is out of season I only use the former two, but it is really good to add it because the texture becomes softer and more creamy. Nettles can be quite rough and almost sandy, but they truly are a super food when it comes to nutritional value. I further flavour this mix it either with nutritional yeast, soy sauce or nori algae, depending on my mood. Nutritional yeas will make it cheezy, soy sauce more asian and nori more sea-food-like.

[@wilmagregory8967]

Marjan Krebelj sounds good.

[@suburbanhomestead]

That does sound great and nutritious.

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

Beautiful as always and I forage constantly great to see it celebrated!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank!

[@maryclaur8190]

I felt bad for that lawn mower 😂😂

[@suburbanhomestead]

It needs some love.

[@Yanatheweirdo]

I have the exact same reel lawn mower as you. I understand the struggle! I find that if I am consistently cutting the grass, the mowing gets easier. Thanks for the dandelion recipe! I’m excited to try it!

[@suburbanhomestead]

yes, you understand!

[@karendaniel8149]

We grew up with reel mowers. (70s) They had been passed down from generation to generation. The way they were made, we did not have problems with grass clogging the sides. They were wider and lower to the ground. We kids would fight over who got to cut the grass and we took turns. My father, of course, wanted a gas powered mower.

[@MichelleHernandezcraftymaven]

We use an electric lawn mower. It was 150 bucks after my local electric company offered a rebate. We use it twice a month because we let our grass grow longer and we mow AT NIGHT because it's so quiet. No messy mixing of fuels, no worries about leaks, no struggling in hot weather and since it uses a battery we simply recharge after we are done. 1 battery does my whole front lawn and 1 for the back. I highly recommend them.

[@proudcc]

LOVE your video ! Not just the knowledge that you share with your viewers that deeply attract me, I especially love all of the rustic and earth tone tools and stuffs that you use in the videos (from your house to the bowls, tea cups etc I love them all )

[@suburbanhomestead]

I’m glad you appreciate that

[@honeygummy8022]

Love love love your videos, your approach and philosophy regarding gardening and growing your own food, and last of all I love your suspenders lol. Also, can't wait to purchase one of your paintings soon!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you. I have fun wearing the suspenders, although they are very practical and comfortable to wear when gardening

[@laraconnolly5562]

Has anyone ever said you have such an ASMR voice to listen to? So relaxing haha (: love how resourceful you are! I'm a vegan chef myself and am trying to get back into gardening again so I'm probably gonna be binge watching your videos and don't be disheartened by YT, I can tell right off the bat a lot of effort and creative flair is put into your videos (:

[@suburbanhomestead]

Not specifically. Thanks. Some viewers said that the videos relax them, but I never thought my voice was what caused it. :-) Hope you like the recipes

[@marystone4811]

Love your recipes as well as your garden knowledge! Keep up the good work!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you.

[@eileenmason5492]

All of my grandparents were from Italy. My mother told me that her father didn’t want grass in his backyard when he started to live in the U.S. He liked dandelions and used it for salads and wine. I’m going to make this tart. It looks delicious!

[@suburbanhomestead]

vegetables is much better than lawn.

[@menderbreaker2442]

I love the gardening, and the cooking parts of some videos make me come back!’

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you

[@Celestes_Nest]

I love my reel mower. But, I use it every 7-10 days. Can't let the grass get too tall or it won't work. 🤗 Great video as usual!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Exactly. For small lawns it is perfect.

[@gogotrololo]

What a treat for my eyeballs! 9:12 this lighting was really nice, lots of depth created (with the field of focus too) and your shirt really burst with colour. And the next time I see a field of yellow, I think I'll gather up some leaves and give this a try. I've never eaten a dandelion leaf, and have been a big fan of bitter veggies lately. I'll be sure to stay away from treated areas.

[@suburbanhomestead]

I love to work with available natural light, and sometimes it is way beyond what carefully lit scenes can do. Thanks for noticing. Do try this recipe if you are venturing into dandelion (you can even use a flour tortilla if you don't feel like doing the dough from scratch) It really complements it well.

[@tatianka30006]

Wow, that tart sounds amazing, I can't wait to try!! I myself enjoy dandelion greens with other lawn-found greens: common violets, garlic mustard and lamb's quarters. If I'm lucky I can find some wild chives near a creek. All that with some olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a bit of soy sauce - mm, so good!

[@suburbanhomestead]

I think you will really like it then.

[@tatianka30006]

I just made it! OH MY GOSH IT IS SOOOO GOOD!!!!

[@hazelblue84]

You are gorgeous looking man with an rare soul, who appreciates the purpose of life the way it is meant to be.

[@shadfurman]

The roots are also useful. Since dandelion is so pervasive you can perpetually dig out the root and you'll always have plenty.

[@HelenRullesteg]

I'm bursting to go out and pick lots of dandelion leaves, this looks soo delicious. Another beautiful video.

[@suburbanhomestead]

It was very delicious

[@emmccord398]

Dandelions are the most underrated "weeds". They are so delicious and versatile. I like the slight bitterness and love to mix carrot tops in with them, raw in a salad or cooked. Wild garlic mustard is also another favorite of mine. I love bitter greens ! Just love this video Siloe, thank you !

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes, they certainly are.

[@magz0626]

That looked so good!!!! We just had dandelion greens the other day fresh picked right in our backyard. I then plucked flowers and dehydrated them with a dehumidifier I have setup in a close. I will use the flowers for nourishing herbal infusions . Dandelions are SO MISUNDERSTOOD

[@danielrus7117]

There are so many positive and new things in your video that I would need to right a short book to express it all!! To mention 3: using and appreciating a "weed" which has great potential and interpreting grass clippings as a useful product! You added slow motion to some takes, this enhances the dynamics and you added a bit of humor that is very suitable! I loved that recipe!! I will try it! I cut my grass manually with a hand scythe! Its a lot of work, but its also a great workout! Thank you for such a marvelous video!! :D

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks Daniel for your continued attention and support. I'm glad you value the videos.

[@BrighidsGarden]

I also welcome dandelions a d other 'weeds' into my garden. I don't have a lawn anymore so no worries about the mowing. If I did I'd probably let it grow long and call it a meadow ;) I'd only need to cut it once or twice a year and a scythe would do the job nicely, they are not difficult to use and once you get into the rhythm it's easier than a big petrol mower. I do commander my neighbour's lawn trimmings as a mulch, but chopping and dropping in addition to some nitrogen fixing companion planting is just as good.... another lovely video. Thank you :-)

[@suburbanhomestead]

Chop and drop is king

[@JL-yt5hy]

yum for the dandelion dish. Also good as dried tea. As for the hand mower it is only good on straight, flat lawns with no rocks, sticks. I would still use it on those areas, just for exercise.

[@KIMMIEnFLORIDA]

LOVE the epic & cinematic lawnmower throw @ 4:30 as well as the lawn clipping slo-mo @ 6:18!!! I actually bought and paid for dandelions seeds.....my part of Florida just doesn't have dandelions :-))

[@suburbanhomestead]

That is interesting. :-)

[@tylervanmeter5628]

I love this video. By far, my favourite

[@ohmyafy]

I love the enthusiasm with your channel. Keep up the great work! ❤️

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you!

[@dawncannon7074]

We have "Fiskers" push mower. It is adjustable and effortless to use. It's nothing like the old push mowers. I think you'll enjoy that one.

[@____Ann____]

When I was a child my grandmother made every spring crêpes (thin pancakes) with very young dandelion greens. We ate them with powdered sugar. Sounds strange, like a spinach pancake with sugar. But we loved it as a kid.

[@suburbanhomestead]

That sounds weirdly good.

[@ubercatta]

I gave up on the Reel Mower too. Now I use an electric mower. Works great and not smelly.

[@tara281]

That tart looks so good!! I'm going to try the recipe, I have so many dandelions and pounds & pounds of walnuts from my tree! Perfect pairing for my yard :-)

[@suburbanhomestead]

That would be a great local eats

[@EvaLoVerde]

My sil is a master of wild herbs. She can go through a field and effortlessly pick a big basket of delicious wild herbs that turn into the most amazing recipes

[@cyclingaroundtheglobe]

a scythe perhaps? I think that's a pretty straight forward answer to the long grass problem

[@pattyallen1994]

I am always so happy to see you have made a new video. I learn such new (to me) and useful info from you and you tell it in such a wonderful manner. It's a pleasant way to spend my time. I have enjoyed each video of yours that I have watched and have gathered so much knowledge that enriches my life and helps me garden, cook, and just live my life in a more positive, uplifting way. I have severe chronic depression and though I take medicine to "mostly" control it so it's not pushing me around so much, the winters are such a struggle. I live in southern NH. I look forward to planting my seeds in February, in the house. This winter was when I found your videos and what a welcome youtube, channel you have become to me. You have such a pleasant voice and your videos seem more like wonderful stories. Thank you so much for all the enjoyment and knowledge I gain from them. I almost forgot to ask you--what do you use for a non-gluten flour in this recipe because I cannot use any wheat products. I had to cut out many things from my everyday diet because of chronic eczema so bad, I had to wear gloves. It took almost a year to clear up my hands. I typically do not eat any wheat products and no dairy. If I indulge on Pizza, the next day my hands will have broken out in poison ivy like blisters here and there and it will take about a week to get rid of it so I am pretty careful. Again, thank you so very much, Patty in NH.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you. I use a gluten free blend from Namaste foods.

[@gretasgarden]

I love dandelion and use in so many dishes. Pastas, soups but I must try this recipe looks awesome. We pick early spring before flowers and no bitterness at all. I then blanch and freeze. Terrific video

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes. They have a very unique flavor

[@j.munday7913]

I have an electric mower which I don't feel too bad about since our town is mostly powered by a dam. But you are 100% right about reel mowers. I'd love a viable manual option.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes, we need one.

[@Anil18834]

I love dandelion in my salad. It even has pre-biotic characteristics that help gut flora. Sometimes you can find it at Whole Foods. But it's so resilient and ubiquitous, it makes no sense to buy it. I've bought a seed packet, and plan to plant them in pots this spring. I must try your recipe!

[@luckychicav7981]

Hello Siloé, I'm an older person whom had worked for the same corporation for 30yrs when I was laid off to cheap labor. So I will have to do without somethings and the yard will have to be done by me. ;) Now, I had not done mowing since I was a kid, and with my back issues I cannot do that twist and pull start of a gas mower. I looked at reel mowers because of the simplicity, no fuel, spark plug etc. I found one believe it or not at Walmart during Memorial Day special for $60, it's on its second season. It does take physical effort but it spared my back, it's good for me. ;) I do have to walk thru out the yard pick up branches, than I mow. Mine doesn't collect grass on the side, and it came with a catcher, great to collect for composting. Doing the yard isn't my favorite thing either, but I see it as a great workout. My tracker shows 7 miles when I do both, front and back yard, the only plus, other than it looks great after. :) Yummm, the tarte looks delicious, I personally would make it with egg on mine and top with a little queso fresco! Salud!!

[@suburbanhomestead]

I will have to look into other models maybe. It's this one that seems to be badly designed. Hope you try out the tarte.

[@luckychicav7981]

With free from nature ingredients and few inexpensive ingredients, I will definitely try the tarte! Btw, my lawnmower had a lever on each side that allows to raise the reel for a longer or closer cut. It's a 18" Remington. ;) Thank youuu!

[@angelalewis4213]

I am obsessed with these videos! They have helped me get through Snowpocalypse Northwest. BTW, while snowed in and without power or heat last week, my neighbor had us over for dinner and served dandelion pickles. They were delicious and reminiscent of capers!

[@bkestler1]

What is dandelion pickles?

[@angelalewis4213]

@@bkestler1 preserved dandelions. I have never made them before. I suppose I should

[@delectablemountainshomeste8629]

Bravo! That tart looks scrumptious!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks Shedell. I always like the food photos you post on facebook.

[@delectablemountainshomeste8629]

Thank you.

[@Bluemaiden387]

Great video, I've also heard of dandelion soup. There was once an old Gardner in cartoon teaching old recipes & of taking care of your garden back in the 1980's. There he introduced dandelion soup. So it's not only for salads or tarts but soup aswell.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes, that sounds like a great plan.

[@barbarafritchie2000]

I use an electric weed trimmer. I am in the process of getting rid of all grass. I'm getting close. I'm in Maryland also. I'm so happy the weather is warmer.

[@suburbanhomestead]

I hope to have a garden one day without any dedicated lawn space.

[@jbiebs1001]

I will have to give this a try! So many dandelions in the yard currently. I love that your recipes are vegan.

[@suburbanhomestead]

I'm happy to bring you plant-based recipe inspiration

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

I will have to try that. I like adding older dandelion greens to stir fry.

[@suburbanhomestead]

You will probably like this then

[@bigbadbutt4274]

Thanks, my family is trying your recipe.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Awesome

[@tf1639]

This is a high quality video production. All of your episodes are a cut above, but this one is noticeably well produced

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank for noticing.

[@michelepaccione8806]

There are rechargeable electric mowers and weed whackers that don't require a cord. I had a rechargeable mower at my last house...it was extremely quiet. But you do need to stay on top of things because they don't have the power of machines that run on gas, so it's hard to cut through tall grass. I'm trying to eliminate much of my lawn. You can gradually build beds of perennial herbs and flowers and get the lawn much smaller. (I think an oregano lawn would be better than grass, honestly.)

[@suburbanhomestead]

an herb lawn would be awesome.

[@jenniferpeterson3913]

That was inspiring. Absolutely lovely video.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thanks

[@alrobley9]

I look forward to spring for just that reason on my property. An amazingly nutritious taraxacum. The dandelions here are actually cared for and nurtured. I use the entire plant almost daily Feb-June. I use them for tea, juicing, stir-frys, "coffee" and grazing in the beds. Harvesting most in mid spring for drying intended for off months when they are not nearly as delightful. Eat bitter greens people! It just takes time for your pallet to adjust.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes. Bitter greens are life

[@alrobley9]

@@suburbanhomestead I truly believe that we've lost that sensory dynamic in our American culture. When I started listening to my body and began challenging my pallet, I discovered a whole new world of flavors and textures. Always surprising and rewarding. Bountiful nature.

[@skydancer1088]

New respect for dandelions. Thanks Siloé

[@suburbanhomestead]

they do deserve it.

[@danusdragonfly6640]

This was awesome :) Funny ~ my son tried talking me into a push mower a few years ago & this morning I was talking-to him about the Depression Era dandelion salads :)

[@suburbanhomestead]

That is cool. The universe was preparing you to watch this video :-)

[@Warrior-In-the-Garden]

Another amazing video! My mouth watered when you said "cashew walnut olive " . Can't wait to try this!!!!! I'm thinking maybe some dandelion petals on top when it comes out of the oven.

[@suburbanhomestead]

It is delicious!

[@NickSBailey]

I used to like using my push mower but our lawn wasn't very big and yes it did jam quite often and if it grew too long I had to do it all with shears to get it back to a manageable height lol I still do this sometimes on our veg plot paths.

[@suburbanhomestead]

For small lawns it is perfect

[@arkadiuszpaul]

I often use for fresh salads dandelion leaves & flowers ,... and many other so called weeds like ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea) visible on 0:48 second of the video next to you bowl .... yarrow ( Achillea millefolium ) ... ect...

[@suburbanhomestead]

That is wise. (although the smell of the ground ivy does not suit me)

[@lindaschneider8923]

Just to add some trivia. There is a house in Minneapolis dedicated to the woman who brought dandelion seeds to that city. There is a dandelion day celebration. Dandelion Day A celebration of Harriet Godfrey's introduction of dandelion seeds to the St. Anthony Falls area. Learn how to turn the yellow weed that grows on your lawn into something fun such as a necklace, bracelet or crown. Parts of the flower are also edible. Get culinary inspiration with cooking demonstrations and recipes to use at home. My son in law grumbles each time he drives past..lol

[@suburbanhomestead]

That is cool!

[@jacktheripperVII]

U can use the buds as a caper replacement with a very intresting flavour and the blossoms can be cocked out for tea or siroup

[@suburbanhomestead]

Interesting tip about the buds thanks.

[@jacktheripperVII]

suburban homestead you can also make a coffee esque drink by roasting the roots

[@misskim2058]

And you can batter the flowers and eat like mushrooms.

[@tirofinale1133]

I always liked dandelions because of how bright and colorful they are and because when the seed they're really fun to blow on! Now I know they're really good for you! How neat! Though I think I should buy dandelion seeds as all the danlions I can find are at school and are sprayed with pesticides 😅

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes they should be from a non sprayed place

[@flower23]

I mean you need to have a TLC program. I love your videos. I work at my father's agriculture products store. Ton of people come to get powder for weed killing, this video was fascinating.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you. I appreciate that

[@duckyluver12]

I am going to try the dandelion recipe! My parents have a large lawn covered in dandelions. Thank you!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Hope you like it!

[@pearlhundley228]

I LOVE bitter greens and I think Dandelion greens are delicious. I usually blanch them and mix them with other greens when I make korean BibimBop. I am going to try your recipe soon. I can already taste all the flavors. Thanks for sharing!!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes it is delicious. Try it out

[@mchernandez5850]

Thank you for the recipe.

[@ilikeclayapples1759]

Lawn clippings: Mulch, a good source of nutrients for other plants and natural confetti ✨✨

[@happylemonheads]

That looks amazing, I will gather some dandelion greens this week so I can try it, thank you.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes, please do

[@mskogly]

I'm letting parts of the lawn grow free now, for the benefit of insects (plus lazyness). I used a small scythe yesterday around bushes and near the parts that I don't want to get overrun.

[@suburbanhomestead]

That’s awesome

[@TheRustySpigot]

I’ll have to try this for sure!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Please do.

[@ambersykora352]

dandelions tighten and detox the body, mostly focusing on your kidneys, liver, gallbladder, intestines, etc, and anything that is slowed or sludged up with mucus and inflammation. the root is also extremely important. if dried, and made into a tea. or made into a tincture. it's a life saver

[@KerriEverlasting]

This made me hate my lawn less. 💖

[@wilmagregory8967]

I was told as a This beauty is for you! child that any plant that had a white fluid was poison, lol. Sense then I have learned so much about plants and growing that I fit in as much as I can in my yard. Thanks for another great video and recipe, that I want to try. Take care. Blessings

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you. It is possible that some people may be allergic to dandelion latex, but it is not common

[@Betty-qd8st]

Dandelion with hot bacon dressing is awesome

[@racheltomlinson2257]

I often use dandelions in our dishes.why not try it with ginger. I use coconut flour and that blends with the dandelions really well. I will try your recipe because I know we will like it. Thank you for sharing Siloé

[@suburbanhomestead]

I will have to try dandelion with coconut. (maybe a thai inspired soup) Thanks for the tip

[@paradisoperduto4900]

Looks delicious

[@sweetheartsmom]

Good video. Dandelion fritters are wonderful too

[@suburbanhomestead]

They certainly are

[@jaccisshadegarden4631]

This video is awesome! So amazed by your work. I have only learned 2 months ago about the healing properties of dandelion from Suzan Weeds channel and now you have taught me how to cook them. Thank you. As I have Lupus and my level of inflammation is very high. CRP 44!! It has really saved my life. I sleep now and no more hot flashes. You hear me ladies?!? I dry the leaves and use them for tea twice a week. Forever a fan. Bless you.

[@suburbanhomestead]

I'm really happy it has been helping you!

[@VeganChiefWarrior]

you really gotta stay ontop of it with those push reel mowers i get by fine with mine, if i spent an extra 50 dollars i coulda got and electric one but hey it works good enough barely any reeling going on mostly just pushing

[@suburbanhomestead]

I'll see if I can be more vigilant and give it a second try.

[@VeganChiefWarrior]

make sure u set it so the blades are really scraping, one of the blades on mine has a bit where its a bit longer than the other blades so it makes an annoying clinking noise but i just power through it lol so loud :p

[@deloresgutierrez1350]

Must try this!!

[@suefernandes8582]

Hi Siloe, its so true that bitters are good for us, we have bitter gourds and tender neem leaves here in India ,did you know that Dandelion flowers make delicious fritters you might want to give them a go :) That tart looked good i bet your home gown tomato sauce would have enhanced it a step further ☺I couldn't stop laughing when you shoved that old fashioned lawn mower in your store room !!!Can't wait for next Sunday :))

[@suburbanhomestead]

:-) dandelion flower are delicious, but they have pollen and cause my throat to itch very much. I'm glad you liked the video. I'm trying to have a new one every sunday.

[@wonderlucha]

LOL!!! @ the background music as you threw in the old school lawn mower into the room. Hey...why are you wearing Sunday shoes to mow the lawn? 😂

[@suburbanhomestead]

I just had to :-) I've been wearing these vivo barefoot shoes everywhere because that is what my feet always wanted.

[@ziaymorgentau7674]

Perhaps you could try the ancient technique of scything to mow some bigger spots of your pasture. But it needs a lot of time and passion to get good results... but it's really worth it.... Love and Light and always some grass under your feet Ziay from France

[@suburbanhomestead]

I do want to learn it. Maybe I'll do it one day

[@MichaelSchneider-RODENT]

Oh Yeah! Exactly! I can totally relate to this video. I just did the same thing yesterday. Got out my manual lawnmower and did a little bit; but then ended up using a gas powered mower. It was like watching you read my mind. Haha! I can't stand the cycle of madness imposed upon humanity of mowing grass and weeding our lawns. Just a couple of days ago; I had gotten a phone call. I answered and this guy starts trying to sell me on lawn care. He tells me how they can get rid of weeds and how fabulous they can make the yard look. I told him to stop talking, I didn't want him to waste his energy. I said to him, you lost me when you mentioned getting rid of my weeds. I told him I eat my weeds, and my yard is designed on permaculture concepts. He was soooo confused. He asked me to repeat and explain a couple of times. He said, that he never heard of such a thing. It truly blows my mind. Being ignorant of plants that are edible and all the various uses simply stunts society; and keeps us from achieving much more efficient lifestyles. Oh well... What a world, what a world. Hehe! =)

[@suburbanhomestead]

I hope the guy got curious enough to research the topic.

[@debbiespitznagel1472]

@@suburbanhomestead i was thinking the same thing.

[@outokotikissa1253]

I think you should take the time and effort to get that scythe :) It isn't nearly as difficult to use the scythe as people make it out to be. I was using one at my grandparensts house at 11-12 years old. (and before anybody go about how could they let kids use such a dangerous thing, we always used it under supervision and if any of us kids used it in any other way than to cut grass we got to have a very serious talk with the grown ups about what the consequences could be.) It's actually quite fun to use one and its very fast. The hardest part is actually to learn to sharpen it, but if you have learned how to do your kitchen knives you can learn to do the scythe too.

[@suburbanhomestead]

I will have to try it one day. It does fascinate me. As for my kitchen knifes, they are rather dull. :-)

[@outokotikissa1253]

To bad with the kitchen knives :) But I think you can master both!

[@mingsong]

i use this simple mower, but it tends to push down hard grass instead of cutting it. Mine doesn’t gets jammed on the side, I just have too many branches getting stuck between the blades.

[@suburbanhomestead]

You understand then.

[@sabinetropa3280]

Another cool thing to do with dandelions - make dandelion "honey". You need quite a lot of blossoms for that though

[@bentharhr6861]

You'll have an easier time starting that mower if you pumped the primer first I'm guessing.

[@suburbanhomestead]

I don't think this has a primer pump

[@bentharhr6861]

I'm not exactly mechanically inclined, but I haven't met a gas powered push mower that doesn't have a primer pump (bulb). Does it have a choke switch?

[@angelalowe5987]

I know it may seem lazy but I hired a lawn care guy to mow our small lawn twice a month and I couldn't be happier about it.

[@suburbanhomestead]

I don't blame you one single bit.

[@007solstice]

Use natural lawn movers- one or three Goats on stakes! byproducts include milk, manure (i.e. compost)- keep away from those tasty veg Would a mixing in Arugula help out balance the flavor of dandelions?

[@suburbanhomestead]

:-) Yes, adding other greens will make the overall effect less bitter. (but why?;-)