I am so much in agreement with you about dandelions! I never kill them - the bees need them, and it's basically their first nutrition in the springtime. Also, I grew up in rural Ontario, and picked the young, tender leaves to add to salads (yummy); and my parents made dandelion wine, which I only got a few sips from but enjoyed immensely.
There are so many natural ways to get rid of pests and "real" weeds - why would anyone use such noxious pesticides that also kill good bugs and plants? I will never understand or go along with that.
Good to see you back! xox
RE: So you want to live off the grid eh