Invasive plants are Earth's way of insisting we notice her medicines. Stephen Herrod Buhner
Everyone learns what works by learning what doesn't work. Stephen Herrod Buhner
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Invasive plants are Earth's way of insisting we notice her medicines. Stephen Herrod Buhner
Everyone learns what works by learning what doesn't work. Stephen Herrod Buhner
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Does anyone know if Purple dead nettle is edible by chickens or ducks? I've got a patch I thought I'd cut a bit shorter as "chop and drop" but if it could be "chop and animal food" it might be more useful that way at the moment.Stacy Witscher wrote:Right now my favorite weed is purple dead nettle. It crowds out some of the other weeds that I don't like so much. It's pretty and has medicinal qualities.
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Jay Angler wrote:
Does anyone know if Purple dead nettle is edible by chickens or ducks? I've got a patch I thought I'd cut a bit shorter as "chop and drop" but if it could be "chop and animal food" it might be more useful that way at the moment.Stacy Witscher wrote:Right now my favorite weed is purple dead nettle. It crowds out some of the other weeds that I don't like so much. It's pretty and has medicinal qualities.
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The good thing about weeds, Gaurī, is that they tend to spontaneously reproduce - sometimes with great enthusiasm - so try not to fret if you pull some that you later find a use for. There's a good chance they'll show up again!Gaurī Rasp wrote:I’m probably pulling out good medicinal weeds & beneficial garden weeds. Help! I need a weed mentor!
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Gaurī Rasp wrote:Being new to western North Carolina, I’m just beginning to learn what some of these “weeds” are…I’m probably pulling out good medicinal weeds & beneficial garden weeds. Help! I need a weed mentor!
My favorite so far is wide leaf plantain which I’ve made onto a soothing, lung supporting tea…
Invasive plants are Earth's way of insisting we notice her medicines. Stephen Herrod Buhner
Everyone learns what works by learning what doesn't work. Stephen Herrod Buhner
gardener, homesteader
Living a life that requires no vacation.
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Stacy said, "just curious as to what criteria others use.
Gaurī Rasp said, "any suggestions for good resources?
Invasive plants are Earth's way of insisting we notice her medicines. Stephen Herrod Buhner
Everyone learns what works by learning what doesn't work. Stephen Herrod Buhner
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Bill Ramsey wrote:Wild lettuce is my favorite these days. I do nibble on it but I also let it grow around my trees to attract browsing deer as they walk through.
Gail Gardner @GrowMap
Small Business Marketing Strategist, lived on an organic farm in SE Oklahoma, but moved where I can plant more trees.
Here we have what's called "Miner's Lettuce" which is Claytonia perfoliata. Do either Gail or Bill know if the plant you're referring to as "wild lettuce" is the same thing or different? I hadn't thought to give it to my ducks, and if it's the same thing, I'll try it:Gail Gardner wrote:
Bill Ramsey wrote:Wild lettuce is my favorite these days. I do nibble on it but I also let it grow around my trees to attract browsing deer as they walk through.
Now is the best time to eat wild lettuce if you can recognize it. It isn't as bitter when it is little. I've been throwing it to my ducks daily as they love it more than I do. I eat some of it, though.
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Jay Angler wrote:
Here we have what's called "Miner's Lettuce" which is Claytonia perfoliata. Do either Gail or Bill know if the plant you're referring to as "wild lettuce" is the same thing or different? I hadn't thought to give it to my ducks, and if it's the same thing, I'll try it:Gail Gardner wrote:
Bill Ramsey wrote:Wild lettuce is my favorite these days. I do nibble on it but I also let it grow around my trees to attract browsing deer as they walk through.
Now is the best time to eat wild lettuce if you can recognize it. It isn't as bitter when it is little. I've been throwing it to my ducks daily as they love it more than I do. I eat some of it, though.
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/miners-lettuce.aspx
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