Please eat the dandelions: 9 edible garden weeds

Derek Markham, March 28, 2014



I've known about some of these for most of my life – but have to admit to ignoring most of them. They are often nothing more than noxious weeds ruining my lawn or flower beds. But, this article sets the record straight.

In addition to Dendelions, the article includes, Purslane, Clover [makes absolutely great honey], Lamb's Quarters, Plantain, Chickweed, Mallow, Wild Amaranth [read something about this before], and Curly Dock [never heard of this and don't recognize it.

Check it out for yourself @ http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-gard...61889490941&action=collapse_widget&id=2439374

 

I love Dandelions leaves in salad as long as the dog hasn't peed on them.

 

If you watch shows from England like River Cottage, you get a sense of the variety of plants people can eat that they dont anymore. Even nettles, handled correctly can apparently make a very appetizing soup. I doubt the English had a mortgage on this kind of knowledge. So would be interesting to see if there are any plants out there humans have not figured out how to eat lol