Home

Weeds

Introducing Chickweed

Stellaria media or common chickweed is a cool season annual “weed.” This plant will germinate in the fall or late winter and forms ground covering mats in the early spring. The plant starts to retreat in the middle of the spring and by early summer, it’s gone entirely.

Introducing Chickweed

by Phil Williams

Natural Weed Control

by JW

A number of great ways to naturally control the growth and spread of weeds in the garden and around your property.

http://commonsensehome.com/natural-weed-control/

Natural Weed Control

by JW

A number of great ways to naturally control the growth and spread of weeds in the garden and around your property.

http://commonsensehome.com/natural-weed-control/

Why Should You Eat Dandelion Greens?

by JW

A nutritious and often misunderstood plant that can be a welcome addition to your salad plate. Instead of pulling weeds, pinch leaves and have a wonderful meal.

http://livingawareness.com/eat-dandelion-greens/

Why Should You Eat Dandelion Greens?

by JW

A nutritious and often misunderstood plant that can be a welcome addition to your salad plate. Instead of pulling weeds, pinch leaves and have a wonderful meal.

http://livingawareness.com/eat-dandelion-greens/

Organic Weed Control

by JW

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/organic-weed-control-ze0z1504zcwil.aspx

Organic Weed Control

by JW

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/organic-weed-control-ze0z1504zcwil.aspx

Edible Weeds

by Phil Williams

I think it is a good idea to be aware not only of the lifecycles and functions of common “weeds”, but also their medicinal and food value. It is really surprising to me how many common “weeds” are actually edible.

As a disclaimer, this is for informational uses only. I am not a nutritionist or an expert on wild food, so if you eat something listed in this article, you are doing so on your own. Please bear in mind that some edible weeds look very similar to other poisonous species.

Edible Weeds

by Phil Williams

As a disclaimer, this is for informational uses only. I am not a nutritionist or an expert on wild food, so if you eat something listed in this article, you are doing so on your own. Please bear in mind that some edible weeds look very similar to other poisonous species.

“Weeds” as Soil Indicators

by Phil Williams

The types of “weeds” that grow seemingly spontaneously in your garden are telling you valuable information about your soil and microclimate if you care to listen. There are certain “weeds” that appear when the soil has been degraded to rehabilitate the soil back to life, or simply as a protectant cover when we leave the soil bare, and open to the elements. These unappreciated plants do all the hard work to make their home eventually no longer suitable for themselves. To add insult to injury we call these plants weeds, and pull, spray, and curse them.

“Weeds” as Soil Indicators

by Phil Williams

How to Cook Dandelion Roots

by JW

We all know that the greens from dandelions can be used in salads and the flowers can be used to make wine but now we can learn to use the roots in some of our favorite dishes as a root vegetable. Bon Appétit!

http://foodstorageandsurvival.com/how-to-cook-dandelion-roots/