Wood sorrel’s flowers are usually yellow or white but have also been seen in different shades of violet. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.

There is food within 3 metres of your front door: this book will teach you how to open your ‘plant eyes’. Purslane adds a lemony/salty bite to any recipe, and has been proven to contain large amounts of potassium, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids that can aid the cardiovascular system. A staple in herbal medicine since ancient times, nettle leaves can be used to make tea, soup or homemade pesto. Calendar arrived safely in plastic-free packaging - which I've not seen before with a calendar, so kudos for that. In Minnesota, there is one primary species of purslane, Portulaca oleracea, which grows close to the ground (prostrate), with a red stem, rounded succulent leaves, and small yellow, red, pink or white flowers.From the honey-like taste of dandelion flowers to the citrusy/salty taste of woodsorrel and purslane, Minnesota is a great place for foraging! If you are allergic to ragweed it's best to avoid chamomile, as it may trigger allergic reactions in some people. One way to ensure toxin-free dandelions is to allow them to grow in your own yard, and don't apply toxic chemicals to the plants. A familiar sight in many British gardens – and loved by children – every part of this common weed is tasty both raw and cooked.

And I like that I can open it flat, the way it is put together with thread not glue, just worried it may fall apart quickly from the use I am putting it through as thread can cut through paper rather well.You can mix the petals in with pancake batter, cookie dough and cakes, or fry them whole in a fritter. Found in full sun to partial shade, wood sorrel is a trefoil plant (three-leaved) with each leaf forming a heart-like shape.

In the face of global challenges such as climate change, food insecurity and pandemics, we seek to empower ourselves with the information and skills that enable self-reliance and equip us to care for our families and communities. Want to learn more about this and other topics related to permaculture, sustainability, and whole-systems design?Purslane was primarily used as a food source before the manicured lawn movement and is used in many traditional recipes around the world. For national and state parks and lands, refer to their regional offices or the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for information regarding foraging. This plant is mostly native to North America and as such has been used for thousands of years by many different Indigenous American groups. In the face of global challenges such as climate change, food security and pandemic, we seek to empower ourselves with the information and skills that bring self-reliance and equip us to care for our families and communities. Then, when you do the weeding, you know which plants to dry for the kitchen, which to put in the salad, which to make into compost tea, and which to leave in the ground!