Edible Plants

Holding lemon balm

Beginners Guide to Lemon Balm Health Benefits and Uses

Recently, I looked around my yard and realized that the lemon balm we planted a few years ago keeps coming back more prolific every year. It’s such an easy herb to grow and it smells great. Sometimes when I’m out perusing the garden I will pick off a leaf, rub it between my fingers and […]

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A big beautiful dandelion

Can’t Beat them? Eat them! Uses and Recipes for Dandelions

Dandelion Taraxacum officinale “Some see a weed, some see a wish.” – Unknown Last year I worked at one of those big box home improvement stores for about two months. My station was the outdoor lawn and garden department. I thought it would be a great side job until it turned into more than a

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Purslane growing on the beach

Purslane, the delicious relative of the beautiful Portulaca

What is Purslane? Most of us know and love Portulacas. They are my mom’s favorite plant because they’re easy to grow. They also produce pretty little flowers in a variety of colors. I never knew Portulaca had a cousin named Purslane and if that isn’t cool enough, Purslane is edible. Purslane, the delicious relative of

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Chickweed in hand

Is Chickweed taking over your lawn? Don’t Kill it, Eat it! Chickweed benefits are far greater than grass

Chickweed is a native to Europe and loves the cool weather, which is why it’s so prolific in spring. It prefers moist soil, sunny spots, or partial shade, and thrives between 53 to 68 degrees. This is one of the first plants to pop up in spring and seems to grow right alongside red dead

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