Awwww

[bloodyrosemccoy]

Hey, look! I have a pet bunny!


My dandelion crop over by the fence is doing almost as well as the calendulas!

And by “pet bunny” I mean “wild bunny who thinks my garden is delicious.” Which is entirely correct: My garden is delicious.

If I were really depending on this garden, I would take steps to protect it—chicken wire, rabbit deterrent, chasing varmints around with a pitchfork, etc..* But as it is, I am thrilled that somebody’s getting some use out of it. I have considered asking it not to go after the beans like a pair of furry little hedge clippers, but I think I’ll let that be, too. It’s always good to do one’s part for the food chain.


*Probably I'd also weed it more thoroughly, but I like dandelions. They get their own place to the side.

Comments

[bean-bunny.livejournal.com]

it is the fuzziest of booboosnuggles and i desire to mush my face in it

fleas what the hell are fleas

[padparadscha.livejournal.com]

I know, right? There is no room for OMG GARDEN PEST in my head because it is completely crowded with HOOZUMWUZZUMBUNNY.

[beccastareyes]

And I'm told dandelion greens are tasty.

[padparadscha.livejournal.com]

As tasty as any greens can be, anyway. (I'm not much for greens that aren't chard and spinach.)

[brightlotusmoon.livejournal.com]

They are. Husband and I go pick them for salads. They're also very healthy for kidneys and the liver and digestion.

[madripoor-rose.livejournal.com]

Aw, looks like our Shed Bunny, the generations of rabbits that live under our shed. Saw one yesterday while I was hanging laundry.

Dandelion greens are edible, and there's always dandelion wine!

[padparadscha.livejournal.com]

Dandelion Wine is one of my favorite books, too!

I haven't tried making it, though I have had dandelion greens.

[gwalla.livejournal.com]

So cute!

[barefoottomboy.livejournal.com]

I must admit, my brain mostly went: "who's a fluffy little pest? You're a fluffy little pest! Yes you are!" at this. :-D

[brightlotusmoon.livejournal.com]

Me too! Also "WHARGARBL WHOZAWHASSITWITTLEBUNNYBUNNYBUNNY AWWWW BUNNY"

[wendyzski.livejournal.com]

Bunnies LUV dandelions!

[friendoffrogs13.livejournal.com]

What a cutie!

[pixel39.livejournal.com]

For being a noxious weed on this continent, dandelions are actually pretty useful. The greens, as mentioned, are edible, and you can either make wine from the flowers or use them for dye. I have heard you can roast and grind the roots and make a sort of chicory-like beverage from them, but I haven't ever tried that.