Are Daffodils Poisonous to Dogs?

The very epitome of Spring, bright yellow trumpet like flowers blowing in the breeze, framed by dark green leaves. The Daffodil is one of the earliest sources of nectar for bees and other early pollinators. So many positives related to this Spring flower but are daffodils poisonous to dogs? Also known as Narcissus, paper white, or Jonquil, the daffodil has roughly 12 main types but within those types there are around 1300 variations. The information below applies to ALL varieties. Questions Relating to Dogs and Daffodils Helpful resources If your dog has eaten a daffodil or any part of the… → Read More

Don’t dismiss the Dandelions

Dandelions

Don’t dismiss Dandelions as just another problem weed to get rid of. Like Comfrey ,Dandelions have long tap roots which allow them to absorb minerals that other shallow rooted plants can’t reach. All parts of the Dandelion are edible, flowers, leaves, and roots. Dandelions contain the following:- Vitamin A Vitamin B Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Vitamin P Iron Potassium Zinc Calcium Lecithin Magnesium Niacin Phosphorus Boron Young Dandelion leaves can be used in salads and are quite sweet but older, fully grown leaves tend to be bitter and should be stripped from the central stem as the… → Read More