Do you know which weeds are edible? On March 28th, National Weed Appreciation Day, we should celebrate that not all weeds are bad. In fact, many of them have been used as medicine and food for thousands of years. Some weeds are even nutritious and medicinal! Dandelions are those yellow flowers that give you a ton of fun as a kid. What do you know? They're actually edible. In fact, dandelions are a good source of vitamins A and C. Native Americans used dandelions as medicine for specific ailments. They also contain calcium and protein. No matter how much you hate weeds, you have to admit they are useful. Weeds are historically considered both loved and hated. But there is a day on the calendar to celebrate them, National Weed Appreciation Day . You can celebrate, appreciate, and honor weeds for all their usefulness.

National Weed Appreciation Day is an annual observance celebrated on March 28.

We have been unable thus far to find the creator of this national day, but we will be sure to keep you posted.