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  • How to Use Dandelions (Root, Leaf, Flower & More)

    How to Use Dandelions (Root, Leaf, Flower & More)

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I'm Rachel. Wife, mama, nurse, and the hands behind Winding Row Cottage. Around here, we’re learning to build homes that honor God, live simply, and find joy in the everyday. I hope this space feels like a breathe of fresh air and inspires you to go out and breathe more of it ♥️. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Make sure you harvest from a yard that you know do Make sure you harvest from a yard that you know doesn’t use pesticides🧄 (onion grass and wild garlic are both names for it)

#jesuslovesyou❤️ #skit #foraging #homesteadlife #oniongrass

PS. This is not an ad but I get questions about my dress all the time, it’s from @sondeflor, I’ve probably worn it weekly for 3 straight years it’s one of my favorite things 😊
Ways to use wild garlic: 🧄 Entirely edible from r Ways to use wild garlic:

🧄 Entirely edible from root to tip 

•Garlic powder
•Cream cheese spreads 
•Garlic butter 
•Soups
•Scrambled eggs 
•Roast seasoning 
•Ward off vampires 

🧄 Benefits: high in vitamins A and C, reduces blood pressure and cholesterol, strong antibiotic properties (just like other alliums)

🧄 Identify: If it doesn’t smell oniony/garlicky then it’s not onion grass

🐮 Fun fact: if cows eat it, it actually makes their milk taste gross 

#jesuslovesyou❤️ #foraging #homesteadlife #oniongrass #wildgarlic
Any other slightly pedantic people in the room who Any other slightly pedantic people in the room whose brains never turn off 🙋‍♀️🙈

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Would you be mad if I gave you a raspberry plant a Would you be mad if I gave you a raspberry plant as a present? 😂

#jesuslovesyou❤️ #gardening #raspberries #grocerybudget #homesteadlife
Send this to a pregnant lady who needs a reminder Send this to a pregnant lady who needs a reminder 😂

Honorable mention: eating a bowl of cereal and reading a book 😊📚

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It’s so easy and fun for the kids, we’ve still got It’s so easy and fun for the kids, we’ve still got a bunch to paint, you really can’t have too many! 🍓

#growstrawberries #homesteader #garden #gardenpests #jesuslovesyou❤️
PSA: Plant mint in a pot. It spreads via rhizomes PSA: Plant mint in a pot. It spreads via rhizomes underground.

This is not a drill. Also any advice about what I should do now is much appreciated! 

#garden #psa #gardenmistakes #jesuslovesyou❤️

Dress is thrifted! But the tag says “Free Assembly” 😊
Here’s a nifty list for you: Save for when your d Here’s a nifty list for you:

Save for when your dandelion season comes around! 🤗🌼

**Flower**
Uses:
• Teas, syrups, wine, jelly
• Infused oils/salves
Benefits:
• Rich in antioxidants (especially flavonoids)
• Mild anti-inflammatory effects
• Can support skin health (soothing, brightening)
• Traditionally used for mood-lifting and relaxation

**Leaves**
Uses:
• Salads, sautéed greens, pesto, smoothies
• Herbal teas
Benefits:
• High in vitamins A, C, K, and minerals (iron, calcium)
• Natural diuretic (supports kidney function, reduces water retention)
• Aids digestion by stimulating bile production
• Liver health

**Root**
Uses:
• Roasted as a coffee substitute
• Teas, tinctures, powders
Benefits:
• Supports liver detox pathways
• Contains inulin (a prebiotic fiber → good for gut bacteria)
• May help regulate blood sugar levels
• Traditionally used to support digestion and mild constipation

**Stem**
Uses:
• Silly straws
• Less commonly used internally; sometimes chewed fresh
• Sap applied topically
Benefits:
• Latex sap traditionally used on warts and skin tags
• Mild bitter compounds may aid digestion
• Some antimicrobial properties (limited evidence)

**Seeds (the puffball)**
Uses:
• Replant in soil tray for free microgreens
Benefits:
• Same as leaves but more potent

**Cautions**
• Avoid if allergic to ragweed-family plants or LATEX
• Can interact with diuretics or certain medications
• Harvest from pesticide-free areas (10-20 feet from main road)

Since many have asked! This is my favorite dress and it’s from @sondeflor 

#foraging #dandelion #jesuslovesyou❤️ #weeds
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