Can’t beat them? Eat them! Ten of the tastiest garden weeds
Edible weeds grow in abundance in our gardens, streets and parks. With a little know-how, you can harvest delicious, nutritious, free greens
TL;DR
- Many common weeds are edible and nutritious, offering a source of free greens.
- Identification is key; only consume plants you are certain of.
- Avoid weeds from areas treated with pesticides or near busy roads.
- Specific edible weeds mentioned include plantain, garlic mustard, dandelion, ground elder, fat hen, cleavers, sorrel, stinging nettle, bramble, and chickweed.
- Preparation methods vary from eating raw in salads to cooking, making pesto, or even sorbet.