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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Purple dead nettle (or red dead nettle), referred to by its Latin name, Lamium purpureum is an edible “weed.” It is a weed that we all have seen without actually seeing it. There is a significant chance purple dead nettle is growing in your backyard as we speak. It’s all over mine! In Greek, Lamium
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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 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
