Dandelion in a jar

See how the fluffy white dandelion clock forms after the flower has blossomed and preserve the dandelion clocks by keeping them in a jar so that the wind doesn’t blow the seeds away.

Good-bye beautiful Wisconsin and wonderful, welcoming friends. You've been a joy and an inspiration to me, all of YOU who've gone out of your way to be kind and generous. West Salem, Wisconsin artist Judy Thelen and I are as alike as the proverbial peas in a pod. What a strange feeling it is to walk through the door of the guest house and see piles of my favorite books everywhere. It is as though she swept through my studio and transported them to her home. Judy is also a Maineiac and grew…

This is a great little experiment to do with kids and all you need is a glass of water and a dandelion clock!

dandelion puffball

See how the fluffy white dandelion clock forms after the flower has blossomed and preserve the dandelion clocks by keeping them in a jar so that the wind doesn’t blow the seeds away.

Stash for wishes.

Is there any bloom that holds the magic of childhood the way a dandelion does? Learn how to make preserved dandelion puffs and keep the magic alive.

Children love having dandelion wishes in a Jar. It's a great way for them to learn more about others and what they need or want as individuals.