once the seed heads have released their seeds, the stems can be collected and weaved into small baskets.

or the stems could be harvested earlier, but the first method is how to be sure you'll have more baskets next year!

it'd be great to get your soil tested or something to find out if the dandelions would be okay to eat, in time for the next round of lawn-mowing. the flowers can go into pancake batter for fritters, they can make a great honey substitute, the root can be baked & ground up to make a tea/coffee substitute, the leaves are great for salads, dandelions can do it all, lol