Tuesday, February 08, 2011

ABC Wednesday Letter "D" - Dandelion

Andy | Tuesday, February 08, 2011 | | | Best Blogger Tips

I took this photo last year. Most people treat dandelions as weeds. At least when they start growing it means warmer weather has arrived and that's fine with me.
What else does "D" stand for? Find out at ABC Wednesday.

20 comments:

  1. aspiritofsimplicityTuesday, February 08, 2011 9:45:00 AM

    Oh do I ever miss dandelions. I cannot wait till the snow melts and we see those cheery yellow flowers again.

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  2. Leslie:Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:33:00 AM

    As a child, I'd gather a bouquet of dandelions for my mother and she'd put them in a little glass jar for the kitchen table. Then I used to love blowing the seeds off into the air and call them "fairies" floating in the wind. Awesome photo! Have a great week,

    Leslie
    ABCW Team

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  3. ???Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:54:00 AM

    They are lovely. I just picked the first fresh dandelion leaves for my bearded dragon, he enjoyes eating both leaves and flowers very much.

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  4. Sylvia KTuesday, February 08, 2011 11:59:00 AM

    I think all of us are SO ready to see happy, yellow Dandelions again!! These are beautiful! Delightful shot for the day! I love it! Hope your week is going well!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  5. photowannabeTuesday, February 08, 2011 12:33:00 PM

    I sure don't like them in my grass or garden, but I have to admit they are quite pretty and a great shade of yellow.

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  6. ZyzzyzTuesday, February 08, 2011 12:41:00 PM

    Dandelions don't usually appear until the daffodils start dieing off.

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  7. B i r g i t t aTuesday, February 08, 2011 12:47:00 PM

    A dear flower to shoot :)

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  8. VioletSkyTuesday, February 08, 2011 12:55:00 PM

    Dandelion flowers themselves are not so ugly, we just hate them invading our perfect, green lawns. One day, I am going to try dandelion wine.

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  9. mrsnesbittTuesday, February 08, 2011 1:13:00 PM

    Brought up with the tale that if i picked a dandelion I would need the toilet??? Have you heard that one before? We are going to have a go at making Dandelion wine & beer! hic!
    Great idea for ABC Wednesday - everybody will have a memory of this don't you think?
    Denise
    ABC Wednesday

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  10. CarverTuesday, February 08, 2011 1:30:00 PM

    I love dandelions and have never understood why some are treated as weeds. I think they are lovely growing wild in grass. Great shot for the theme.

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  11. EG CameraGirlTuesday, February 08, 2011 2:14:00 PM

    Well, another person who can see the bright side of dandelions! Delightful!

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  12. JoyTuesday, February 08, 2011 4:07:00 PM

    I love the the first flowering when they line the country lanes, but not later in the year when they are growing through my paving.

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  13. Jane and ChrisTuesday, February 08, 2011 4:37:00 PM

    I like dandelions; I call them the John Deere flower...and they make excellent wine!
    Jane x

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  14. Tumblewords:Tuesday, February 08, 2011 5:52:00 PM

    Love the brightness of dandelions. I generally have a fairly robust crop! Great shot!

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  15. MarthaTuesday, February 08, 2011 9:42:00 PM

    I like them alright when they are cheery yellow flowers, it's the empty stalks standing in my freshly mowed lawn that I don't care for.

    Good D word. My dad thought they made good to eat too.

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  16. Kay L. DaviesTuesday, February 08, 2011 10:56:00 PM

    You're right, Andy, and it's a long time until dandelion season in Alberta, but I'm visiting my family on the warm west coast. I've seen crocuses coming up - so after C, D-for-dandelion can't be far behind.
    -- K

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  17. Kim, USAWednesday, February 09, 2011 11:16:00 AM

    Here comes dandelion. Many people don't like this flower because they think it's a weed. For me it's a flower and makes my ground beautiful. ^_^ Happy Wednesday!
    ABC-Wednesday

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  18. Sara KattWednesday, February 09, 2011 11:47:00 AM

    Dandelions is such a good D-word! Have you ever read the novel Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury?
    Nice photo.
    Purrs,
    Sara Cat
    Sara Cat's ABCWedrd-8-D 'D as in Dog'

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  19. DhemzWednesday, February 09, 2011 3:33:00 PM

    perfect entry...gorgeous shot!
    Check out my ABC Wednesday entry too! Thanks a lot, much appreciated!

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  20. UnknownWednesday, February 09, 2011 5:22:00 PM

    Wonderful flower shot and great choice for the letter D.

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