[Halifax] Parkland at the Common (6009 Quinpool) | 78 m | 25 fl | Completed

[OldDartmouthMark]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

Which is why I don't do that. Similarly, I don't give my morning java a shot of gasoline either.

There are lots of things humans should not consume. That does not mean you ban them all. As it is, they still get used by lawn care companies, as long as they post those little signs on the lawn. Whew, what a relief.




When you are trying to have a nice lawn and it is 90% unwanted weeds, that is why. No different than repainting over or removing graffiti vandalism on your house. Also why the weed-free lawns in the Public Gardens get treated with similar chemicals, although that seems a closely guarded secret by HRM the Good.

If you let the chemical that remains on the grass touch your skin, it is absorbed by your skin and goes into your blood stream. Presumably you know this. If not, do some research, it might enlighten you.

Fertilize your lawn and mow it regularly. You will be surprised on how great your lawn looks without applying pesticides and hebicides. Read and learn.

Honestly.

[new2halifax]

Originally Posted by Dmajackson

This building has been occupied for a few months now. They just installed some public art at the Willow Tree corner. I immediately think of a dandelion at the end of it's life. What do you guys think it's supposed to be?

Dandelions "at the end of their life" at a retirement building? ouch.

Haven't seem them in person yet but they do look nice.

[OldDartmouthMark]

Originally Posted by new2halifax

Dandelions "at the end of their life" at a retirement building? ouch.

Haven't seem them in person yet but they do look nice.

Technically they are just about to spread their seeds at that stage. The dandelion plant lives on, just less obvious as it blends in with the other greenery.

Not sure what the thought process was here, though.

[Musicman Halifax]

Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark

I look forward to seeing them every spring!

They are actually quite tasty in salads as well.

[OldDartmouthMark]

Originally Posted by Musicman Halifax

They are actually quite tasty in salads as well.

When I was a kid, we used to boil them up and eat them as greens, such as one would with spinach, swiss chard, beet greens, etc. They were actually quite good (and good for you).

Be sure to get them from an area that hasn't been sprayed with toxic chemicals, though, as that would obviously negate any of the health benefits from eating them.