Spread a little sunshine.

Greetings friends,

Looking out the window, it's clear to see that the lawns have come out of their winter hibernations. Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and everywhere you look nature is bustling with activity. It is at this time of rebirth and regeneration that we of the Dandelion Appreciation Society would like to remind you of the unsung heroes of the lawn, who year after year require no replanting, and who year after year work to make your lawn a more colorful place. We speak, of course, of the noble dandelion. Yes friends, we understand that there are those out there who would like to see these little yellow flowers wiped off the face of their lawns, but we would like to take a moment to think about what the world would be like without dandelions. For one thing, it would be far less colorful, and in many ways, less magical, for without dandelions, how would your thoughts and dreams be carried on the wind? How would you be able to tell if you were in love? How would you know what time it was? Without the humble dandelion, many of these questions would go unanswered. Then there are the children. After all, dandelions were the flowers you could pick without risking punishment, and who among us did not gather a bouquet of them for a teacher, a mother, or a caregiver? Who among us did not at least try to make a chain of dandelions for decoration or fashion? Friends, flower chains should not be reserved only for those with daisies. We believe they should be available to all and that the flowers they're made of are a vital part of growing up and life in general. Dandelions have, and always will be, magical. Without them, it would be a much drabber world, and one we're not sure we'd want to be a part of. So as you go about your business, feel free to stop and smell the roses, but as you do, don't forget to take a moment to enjoy the dandelions too.

Respectfully yours,

The Dandelion Appreciation Society.

It's only a weed if you say it is.