Neither the founder nor the creative origin of this holiday has ever truly been established or why weeds got triumphed. We actually find them a nuisance, unpleasant, and definitely unwelcome on our lawns and gardens. But should we appreciate weeds because theyβre actually more beneficial to us than we realize? We do know National WEED Appreciation Day is celebrates their importance and benefits to us on the 28th Day in March.
They provide food and a natural habitat for insects and microbes. They also help to keep a natural balance in our ecosystem. Certain weeds are also known for having a plethora of healthy nutrients and other properties in them. In fact, the University of Berkeley California did a study on weeds and found them to be very nutritious. Some even have the same or more nutrients than the beloved kale, superfood. A word to the wise learn about the properties of weeds before digging weeds up in the wild up and having a bowl of weedy salad.
When we think of a weed we think yucky undesirable thing. They choke out the fauna on pretty manicured lawns and grass. When they are less than a flower why would we ever want weeds? Besides containing good nutrients, they have also been used for a very long time for having herbal and preventive medical properties including anti-cancer agents.
Lawns and gardens actually benefit from weeds. Weeds draw moisture from rainfall and bring up minerals found in deeper soil. Weeds loosen hard packed and compaction, they deter erosion. When weeds go through the life cycle and die weeds decompose and also put nutrition back into the soil. Some people actually use weeds to determine diagnostic markers which are indicative of how fertile the soil of an area actually is. For these reasons, weeds arenβt as unpleasant as we have come to think.
Not sure how to LOVE the day? Weβve got a few interesting ideas to consider that may help get you started.
Here are some activities that you can do on National WEED Appreciation Day!
Go into your garden, walk your yard or lawn, stroll down the sidewalk. All those green things you were told were pesky can be explored. In fact, you were applying herbicide on your own lawn without ever knowing what it was you were trying to rid yourself of. You might find a cool & exciting new plant. Use an app on your phone or something like Google Lens to snapshot and identify any weeds you may find. And believe me, youβll find some.
So embrace some of the new flowers that pop up. In fact, clover is considered a weed in many turfs or residential lawn grasses. But my father, Papi, likes clover coming up in his yard. In addition, it helps out the local honeybee population as well!
Create a weedy, wildflower, or native flora species plant bed. This can give you a unique perspective on lesser-known plant species and a chance to investigate.
Read up on any medicinal or even edible weeds in your area by using the Internet or weed identification guides from your local cooperative extension service.
Use social media posts with the hashtags #NationalWeedAppreciationDay, #WeedAppreciationDay, #WeedDay, #BenefitsofWeeds, #SpecialInterestHolidays, #MarchHolidays, #Holiday, #FindADayToLOVE, #iHEARTdays to support the importance of celebrating, promoting, and sharing with the world why you β€οΈ National WEED Appreciation Day.
American singer-songwriter of mostly Southern Gospel music and is best known for forming the Bill Gaither Trio, the Gaither Vocal Band, and the Gaither Homecoming. Born 1936.
BILL GAITHER Quote
βBecause He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone.β
American football player who played for Michigan State and best known for turning to acting especially with friend Dick Butkus after going to the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl in 1971 with Baltimore. Born 1945.
BUBBA SMITH Quote
βThe ninth grade. I went from 5β9β² to 6β8β².β
American geology professor and space artist best known as the mission pilot of Inspiration4 in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. She also gave a pretty good presentation at the IAAPA 2021 Kickoff event. Born 1970.
SIAN PROCTOR Quote
βThe reason I love space so much is because I love Earth so much. Learning about space helps me appreciate what we have.β
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