Almost daily I’m finding more fresh spring greens!
Cleavers, or Bed Straw. Apparently this plant was used for bedding in the past.
Cleavers is another green I look for in early spring to add to salads and smoothies for a boost of locally produced nutrition. Later in the season it gets hairs and becomes sticky, but now when it’s young it can be collected for eating.
Purslane. A new plant that’s appeared in my garden this year.
This new-to-me plant has appeared in one of my garden planting pots this year. Apparently it’s “a low-growing plant with succulent leaves that are unusually high in omega-3 fatty acids (found mostly in fish and flax seeds), vitamins A and C as well as calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.0 It thrives in poor soil and can be eaten as a cooked vegetable for salads or soups.” Well, I’ll give it a try!
Dead Nettle, a welcome garden addition.
Another new one in the garden pots this year (thanks birds!) is Dead Nettle. After some research, I’ll be adding these leaves and flowers to veggie dishes and salads!