I have been doing a little weeding around my cos lettuce, cavalo nero and mizuna. Lots of what I take out will go into supper and the rest to make weed tea. As you will know from previous posts, I am a fan of weeds. Have you read Weeds, Glorious Weeds? or Wild Greens? Tried my recipe for Ribollita? If you are curious about eating weeds, these stories might help you get started.
Perhaps my freshly plucked poem will inspire you.
When I was little
a lot littler than today
I professed a love of weeds
the pretty pinks, fairytale blue
with prickly pods and fluffy seeds
When I grow up I did declare
my garden shall be full
of dandelion yellow and chickweed stars
and trifoliate oxalis as well
My aunt responded with concern
no one will want to visit you
but oddly enough
my friends often come
to feast on wild green stew
An absolute delight! Love weeds and your poem!
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Thanks Christeen. xxx
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How delightful Nikki😊Love your poem. Sending lots and lots of love Xx
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Thanks Erica! Do you have the same weeds, or cooler ones in Mpumalanga? Love back to you. xxx
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Whenever I see a post from you my heart lights up because I know I’m in for a treat. Today’s takeaway are the books you link to. On those like a little groundhog on dandelion roots 😊
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Well, I am not entirely sure what a ground hog is, but I know dandelion roots are yummy! Thanks Osyth.
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Groundhogs are also called Woodchucks and are part of the Marmot family of ground squirrels. We have two that live on our land. They are particularly partial to dandelion roots. As am I!!
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thanks Osyth!
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