Thanks...we do have to train those in charge of local ordiances that there can be front and back yard that are not decipated grass and NOT as much of a burden on the enivronment as "lawns." I've not used any pesticides in 10 years, which is good for the water table.I have all kinds of birds and animals on my little plot thus I am helping nature. It is time to put lawn grass...out to pasture.
Great video. I have been fighting this plant in my garden for years. So, I will start eating it. It would be a great preparedness item. I assume that if metals are suspected in the soil, it would be good to chop the tops away and put them in a non-garden place. I like your body language. You are NOT boring to watch.
They are similar but some of the Commelinas have to be cooked. I've had to up load this video three times... twice the site was having issues and once to correct a misspelling....
i would guess you get most of your information from many books but i do not have the luxury of buying these. is there somewhere online were i could find a list of wild plants (specifically edible wild plants) in my area, mid-atlantic (maryland)? one with good details like those you provide and also pictures. thank you. Dennis.
Finally did so, but they are not the all around good genus some writers make them out to be. The diffusa will give you a stomach if you eat it raw yet it is implied by several it is edible raw. I learned first hand.
Thanks. Lawn grass is the largest crop in america. It might be nice at Arlington Cemetery but to put and maintain grass around every home in suburban America is misguided.
Lawns are a large waste of space, time and resources. Most well kept lawns could probably be considered toxic dumps due to the chemicals used, unless they are organically maintained.
Congrats on beating your local government. It's good to know that somewhere there is a government that will listen (albeit unwillingly) to logical thought. 5 *'s Deane!
The other plant grows jumbled up and has a redish green stem that has many small leaves that grow in oval shapes, i have never seen it display a flower.
That is the everlasting issue with foraging... good references to ones local region. While the Dikeman and Elias book is good for your area to find regional edibles Google search for "chesapeake" and "edible." That should get you some relevant information.
I have fruit trees and mulch everywhere. FPL (Florida Power & Light) delivers it for free if you sign up. 14 cu yards at a time. Grass is so overrated I don't know where to begin. I despise it.
Too bad we have to try and tell people how to keep their yards. How about they keep their noses on their side of the fence. Need to train to poison ivy to attack.