Looking for quite a niche job...

[JustOne]

If anyone sees a vacancy advert on indeed.com or similar for a world class dandelion grower then please think of me.

Pretty experienced now, specialising in very small cracks in concrete, patio slabs and most types of wall

Because of Covid restrictions I have pretty much been working from home recently and have thrived (pun intended)

Prepared to travel but have no real experience in the field (pun intended again)


What's your skills?

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Practical experience is fine James but if you are planning to apply for a top dandelion growing position I think you'll need formal qualifications ?

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Are these European dandelions or the south asian variety?

 

[jim8flog]

What is your intention a 2 or 3 blow dandelion?

 

[JustOne]

Are these European dandelions or the south asian variety?

Yes.

 

[fundy]

Do you do Dandelion fittings James or is it just off the shelf so to speak?

 

[Smiffy]

I'm surprised you can cope with anything as strenuous as this with your chocolate back James
?????

 

[JustOne]

Do you do Dandelion fittings James or is it just off the shelf so to speak?

Browsing other forum posts it appears I CAN do fittings at £350 for half a day as I don't think it's a skilled job, you let ME worry about the tax

 

[Voyager EMH]

I think it unlikely that you will obtain an employed position in this field. Freelance or self-employment is perhaps the only option for you. But you have already begun, in a way, by bringing your skills to everyone's attention on this forum. So perhaps some referrals will follow. Most people fancy themselves as DIY experts in this respect and I have to confess that I am in that category. It is a much ignored skill. I have the evidence of my skills on full display, yet the neighbours, who must have a clear view, never discuss or ask for advice. Is this really such a taboo subject? The dandelion is a much needed source of nectar for early spring pollinators - you should include this in your advertising to attract ecologically minded customers.

 

[Fade and Die]

You could try this to get rid of them.....

 

[fundy]

Browsing other forum posts it appears I CAN do fittings at £350 for half a day as I don't think it's a skilled job, you let ME worry about the tax

Sounds like a bargain considering your skill level is world class Ill be in touch once I have somewhere that needs the Dandelions, i think theyd be wasted if I left them at the rental

 

[JustOne]

I think it unlikely that you will obtain an employed position in this field. Freelance or self-employment is perhaps the only option for you. But you have already begun, in a way, by bringing your skills to everyone's attention on this forum. So perhaps some referrals will follow. Most people fancy themselves as DIY experts in this respect and I have to confess that I am in that category. It is a much ignored skill. I have the evidence of my skills on full display, yet the neighbours, who must have a clear view, never discuss or ask for advice. Is this really such a taboo subject?

I bet they'd notice (and either mention it to you or other neighbours) if you grew a lot of dandelions though!!

The dandelion is a much needed source of nectar for early spring pollinators - you should include this in your advertising to attract ecologically minded customers.

OMG I'm adding this to my CV right now!!!

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Change your attitude and look at them as quality wild flowers with a stunning yellow coulouring.

I also changed my mind about starlings when you see them close up
Rooks however don't fit that bill.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Change your attitude and look at them as quality wild flowers with a stunning yellow coulouring.

I also changed my mind about starlings when you see them close up
Rooks however don't fit that bill.

Dandelion flowers can be viewed as you suggest however I find that it is the leaves that are ugly. I have a daily wac-a-dan session...any little yellow flower that pops open reveals its position and out it comes. A pretty endless task but I really don’t like them. Happy to leave daisies where they are ... for the time being. And yes - up close starlings do actually have a stunning multi-colour iridescence.

 

[RichA]

I sympathise. I live opposite a country park that is covered in millions of dandelions. I started off digging any out of my lawn when I see the flowers but have given up now that there are about 50 new ones every day. Mrs A has banned me from using weed and feed until the baby birds have gone, in case they confuse the weedkiller grains for seeds. I just have to mow more often.

 

[jim8flog]

I sympathise. I live opposite a country park that is covered in millions of dandelions. I started off digging any out of my lawn when I see the flowers but have given up now that there are about 50 new ones every day. Mrs A has banned me from using weed and feed until the baby birds have gone, in case they confuse the weedkiller grains for seeds. I just have to mow more often.

Liquid Lawn weed killer is your answer except that any weed killer also tends to kill the bugs which a lot of birds feed on. I prefer to use a spot weeder which is more selective such as

https://www.ocado.com/products/reso...f_o9gsscy61F9uUqdPhoCrmwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[need_my_wedge]

Tip of the day: Dandelions are a godsend if you ever suffer from verruca's. Pick the dandelions off at the root, and put the white sap on your verruca, take the head off the dandelion and use that sap too, probably need three or four dandelions to get a good layer of sap. Once the sap is on, let it dry, it will feel a bit sticky, and eventually turn black. Do this twice a day for a week or two, don't remove old sap, just keep adding over the top. After a couple of weeks, maybe sooner, the black sap will turn crusty and fall out taking the verruca with it. Way better than any over the counter treatment from the chemist or doc. Have used this remedy on a number of occasions and swear by it.

If only I could figure a way to harvest the sap and keep it for use later.....

 

[upsidedown]

Dandelions are exceptionally good for Bees ??

 

[williamalex1]

Browsing other forum posts it appears I CAN do fittings at £350 for half a day as I don't think it's a skilled job, you let ME worry about the tax

Is that price due to the current Coving regulations

 

[Liverbirdie]

Tip of the day: Dandelions are a godsend if you ever suffer from verruca's. Pick the dandelions off at the root, and put the white sap on your verruca, take the head off the dandelion and use that sap too, probably need three or four dandelions to get a good layer of sap. Once the sap is on, let it dry, it will feel a bit sticky, and eventually turn black. Do this twice a day for a week or two, don't remove old sap, just keep adding over the top. After a couple of weeks, maybe sooner, the black sap will turn crusty and fall out taking the verruca with it. Way better than any over the counter treatment from the chemist or doc. Have used this remedy on a number of occasions and swear by it.

If only I could figure a way to harvest the sap and keep it for use later.....

I thought verrucas died out when they closed down the bathing emporiums in the 70's and 80's, or are these some form of "tribute" act?