Sandra Goodstone

I can see for you, Denise, where purslane is a good ground cover in the dry West. And "YES" purslane provides excellent nutrition...especially in the foods from Big Ag that are severely lacking.  Another "YES" God does provide for us and it's all free, if we know what those "weeds" are and how they can heal us:)

As I said, the purslane in my organic garden is wild. I didn't plant it. I grow my veggie plants in raised beds and yet last year it was growing in between the lettuce plants and a few here and there but not a problem, as I added them to my salads and ate them.  This year it's growing in with my tomato plants, my various lettuces, zucchini and other plants.  This year it's a problem.  But all I can do is pull them. Their roots are shallow so easy to pull.

My point is that planting them in with your perennials is fine but be prepared to have them migrate out of that area and perhaps into areas you won't be thrilled with.

 

You'll probably want to plant those purslane plants in a pot, as they're invaders and will take over your herb bed.  They're prolific spreaders.

Purslane grows wild in my organic garden.  I always include some of it in my salads.  Free stuff and very healthy:)

Anna, now THAT'S a first time I've ever heard of THAT!  Certainly worth looking into.  Fortunately, I'm blessed with good health, but you just mentioned some of my fav foods...carrots, dark green leafy lettuce and pork!  Whew!  Glad you missed chicken and fish!

I'm going to give your suggestion a "go".   Thank you for that share:)

I'll be interested in buying the RMH book, when it comes out.

My Christmas Cactus blooms every few months.  I'm just glad it's not expecting wrapped gifts!

I wish I could put my houseplants out in the yard, during the summer.  But, with four dogs possessing teeth...I'd have nothing left but the pots...  Some really nice pics people are sharing here:)  Thank you!