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🌼 You’re turning violet, Violet
Violets are often found in lawns and woodlands from March through August in central Indiana. | Photo by INDYtoday team
Sometimes all the inspiration you need for a springtime meal can be growing right in your own backyard. Here’s how to forage a few of central Indiana’s most popular and delicious edibles.
Violets
Wild violets are usually quite easy to find. Look for them in shady, wooded areas with rich soil. Keep in mind that they’re not the same as African violets, a popular but inedible houseplant.
Both the leaves and flowers of wild violets are edible and rich in vitamins C and A. They’re most often used in syrups or vinegars, or as a garnish for a spring salad.
Dandelions can be found almost anywhere — but you’ll want to go for plants that are away from roadways and other pollutants if you’re going to consume them.
Photo by INDYtoday team
Dandelions
Early spring is also a great time to harvest the landscaper’s nightmare and turn it into the herbalist’s dream. We don’t have to tell you where to look for this one — chances are you have dandelions growing in your yard right now.
Dandelion leaves, flowers, and roots can all be used in various salads, teas, and topical oils. Health claims include digestion and immune system support.
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Ranked
Ope, let me sneak right past ya. Indianapolis was ranked the No. 15 most polite major city in the US. Can you guess which city is the rudest? Hint: Will Smith will be very disappointed.
Eat
Cure your case of the Mondays with some weekend plans. Saraga International Food Festival will boast 40+ tasty vendors this Saturday, April 18 + Sunday, April 19. Live performances, karaoke, and prizes will accompany the plates.
Today Is
National Scrabble Day, marking the birthday of the game’s creator, Alfred Mosher Butts, who was born on April 13, 1899. We recommend waiting for a lovely spring day and bringing your board into the great outdoors.
Outdoors
Speaking of the great outdoors, there is still time to submit a photo in White River State Park’s Spring Photo Contest. You’ve got until Thursday, April 30 to submit a seasonal photo of the park, and the winner will receive four tickets to a local attraction of their choice.
Seasonal
“An afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and a whole lot of local love.” That’s how Bier Brewery in Noblesville describes its upcoming Spring Market, taking place on Saturday, May 9 from 3 to 7 p.m. If you want to be a vendor, contact them by email.
Try This
Grab your phone and get outside. Indy is participating in this year’s City Nature Challenge, a global bioblitz kicking off on Friday, April 24. Locals can join in by snapping photos of wild plants and animals, then uploading their observations to help document biodiversity.
Arts
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