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Post by Doug on Jun 16, 2012 20:13:36 GMT -6
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Post by w8in4dave on Jun 16, 2012 23:13:39 GMT -6
I got none.......
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jun 17, 2012 4:10:51 GMT -6
Favorite weed...Doug, That is my favorite weed too... purslane was my first thought and then, I seen you had chosen it also  ...it be about the tastiest weed out der too! "sast: |
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Post by Doug on Jun 17, 2012 5:31:01 GMT -6
I always make sure dey have plenty of water, so dey can grow overnight  |
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Post by trudy on Jun 17, 2012 6:59:27 GMT -6
I like purslane, but they are so invasive here.
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Post by ChileFarmer on Jun 17, 2012 7:06:36 GMT -6
I can only say they are hard to kill. If you pull them better take to the burn pile. Because if it touches the ground it will root. CF  |
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Post by w8in4dave on Jun 17, 2012 7:46:28 GMT -6
Well maby not a garden weed but my fav weed is chickory, when it grows along the roadside and the purple flowers are making a path for the road ... It beautifies! Sometimes when I mow I skip the chickory right in front of the house because I like it |
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Post by Doug on Jun 17, 2012 16:50:52 GMT -6
I can only say they are hard to kill. If you pull them better take to the burn pile. Because if it touches the ground it will root. CF Your right about that  I let them dry out in the sun, but when the slightest bit of water hits them, they root again  |
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Post by nofeargardener on Jun 18, 2012 11:05:22 GMT -6
purslane.... yum I don't know of too many other edible weeds around here (other than maybe dandelions). Guess I shoulda paid attention in Cub Scouts!!! But man does that purslane ever grow around here. I just took a bite of some when i was in the garden the other day. I've had it raw, but I need to try cooking it up and seeing how it comes out. |
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Post by mogarden on Jun 18, 2012 15:22:15 GMT -6
About chickory~ When I was back east there was a garden with plants to tell the time with. On a sunny day chickory flowers will close by noon. Cloudy one they might stay open a couple hours longer. They had 4 O'clocks etc, wish I could remember the name of the place. Brain fart, lol.
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Post by Rita on Jun 18, 2012 18:22:54 GMT -6
I have several .. dandelion , plantain are both good ones tho .. |
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Post by w8in4dave on Jun 18, 2012 18:51:29 GMT -6
The Chickory Plant :
The chicory plant is Cichorium intybus, is a hardy perennial with purplish-blue flowers that open and close at the exact same time each day. Chicory is common in North American and in Europe. Although chicory leaves are used in food (they are often known as endive, frisée, escarole or radicchio), chicory's roots are the parts used to make 'chicory.'
Each chicory plant has a single, long, thick root (known as a 'tap root'). Chicory root is roasted before it is brewed, but it can also be boiled and eaten like a vegetable.
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Post by Christy on Jun 19, 2012 19:32:44 GMT -6
Chicory is one of my favs too. ;D I keep wanting to try thr roots  I also love iron weed. its bright purple flowes that butterflys love. pretty. ;D |
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Post by jack on Jun 20, 2012 2:46:10 GMT -6
Gidday
The question is, What is your favorate garden weed?
My answer is a dead one.
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Post by Doug on Jun 20, 2012 4:38:00 GMT -6
Gidday The question is, What is your favorate garden weed? My answer is a dead one. 10 points |
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Post by w8in4dave on Jun 20, 2012 9:55:36 GMT -6
Gunna haveta look up iron weed |
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Post by Christy on Jun 20, 2012 13:16:21 GMT -6
Iron weed, Ill haveta get a better pic this year  I try to keep them down at the bottom yard beds. nice for cut flowers too. and wild asters. love those too. |
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Post by Doug on Jun 20, 2012 18:20:09 GMT -6
Yeah, but I'm sure no one has had any problem with these  Lambsquarters  |
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jun 21, 2012 3:09:35 GMT -6
Yeah, but I'm sure no one has had any problem with these Lambsquarters Never without lambsquarter...and, jus like Purslane...it's good in a salad when it's young ...and good fer Ya... Lambs quarter Trivia:Lambs Quarters belong to the family of Chenopodiums, which translates as.... 'Goosefoot' in allusion to the shape of the leaves, which some botanist has fancied to resemble the webbed feet of geese. The herb is best used as a spinach type vegetable in broth or as a green vegetable. Collect plenty if you want to make a meal of it as it reduces tremendously when boiled or steamed. It can also be used raw in salads, alone or with other greens. It does contain oxalic acid and for this reason it is best not to overdo it, especially when eating the raw herb. People with kidney problems should avoid this herb since the crystals can irritate the kidneys.Nice Thread Pholks...reckon I gotta take pics of our "weeds" now did find one last week on our walk that I did not recognize...maybe ona ya'll know what it might be...we shall fetch a pic! I like the Iron weed Christy...I believe we have that here?? |
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Post by w8in4dave on Jun 22, 2012 19:53:22 GMT -6
Yeah, but I'm sure no one has had any problem with these Lambsquarters Never without lambsquarter...and, jus like Purslane...it's good in a salad when it's young ...and good fer Ya... Lambs quarter Trivia:Lambs Quarters belong to the family of Chenopodiums, which translates as.... 'Goosefoot' in allusion to the shape of the leaves, which some botanist has fancied to resemble the webbed feet of geese. The herb is best used as a spinach type vegetable in broth or as a green vegetable. Collect plenty if you want to make a meal of it as it reduces tremendously when boiled or steamed. It can also be used raw in salads, alone or with other greens. It does contain oxalic acid and for this reason it is best not to overdo it, especially when eating the raw herb. People with kidney problems should avoid this herb since the crystals can irritate the kidneys.Nice Thread Pholks...reckon I gotta take pics of our "weeds" now did find one last week on our walk that I did not recognize...maybe ona ya'll know what it might be...we shall fetch a pic! I like the Iron weed Christy...I believe we have that here?? Thought that was ragweed?? ughhh I am so allergic to it , what ever it is argggggg chhooooooooo |
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