It’s been raining like crazy around DC lately and I’ve been noticing quite a diverse range of WEEDS growing all over my lawn and garden, driving me crazy. With that said, I have recently found out that purslane is... (60 replies, last updated by TheDescendedLefticleOfAramis August 25, 2008)

In a northern climate such as zone 5 buckwheat is one of the best options for producing dense shade quickly in the summer. It will choke out weeds pretty fast. I do not think any legumes will establish high shade density fast... (4 replies, last updated by SonyBob June 1, 2009)

I just read a short article from yesterdays NY Village Voice where Nina Lalli describes summer street food in Harlem. The article is called “When the Streets are Paved with Snacks.” It very much reminded me of what... (27 replies, last updated by steinpilz July 21, 2006)

wow – your menu sounds amazing – may i suggest a rose – i think red in general and especially at a summer wedding is just to warm – but if you must a chilled pinot noir. and lots of prosecco! (43 replies, last updated by Dr. Debs June 24, 2007)

it off with some nice fresh fruit salad with whipped cream or some ice cream or ices for desert – a perfect summer dinner. (30 replies, last updated by mochi mochi July 20, 2006)

, also edible. They have a peppery bite. Leaves are edible, too. One of my garden favorites. I have perennial winter savory in the garden but hardly use it. Dill! You don’t have dill on your list. I love dill weed. Lemon balm... (124 replies, last updated by dfrostnh September 9, 2009)

Away for a week and I forget about what needs to be done. Weeding of course. I’ve discovered there’s a big difference between aged horse manure and composted horse manure. The aged horse manure was full of pigweed... (1 reply, last updated by calliopethree June 28, 2009)

Oh, I don’t think it was a criticism but what do I know? I use this pellet version simply because I only have to apply a couple of times a summer and it suits my lifestyle. For those who are around more the Miracle Gro is... (24 replies, last updated by c oliver May 21, 2009)

. The best one I have been to was Weed Orchards which has a variety of vegetables/fruits which is hard for many farmers. The peaches, squash, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers and nectarines have been unbelievable and very inexpensive... (2 replies, last updated by pdxgirl August 26, 2006)

. Or just the slightest bit cooked. It has a bit of a goo factor. Search verdolagas and purslane (and your Mexican and Turkish cookbooks) for more – there was quite a bit of chat around this healthy weed last summer... (25 replies, last updated by The Old Gal September 23, 2008)

, and still do. The happy sunny yellow heads just say summer to me. Wouldn’t spray them with weed killer for anything. Ok, so that being said, i don’t spray anything in my back yard, but maybe my neighbours... (1 reply, last updated by Glencora May 19, 2008)

Last week as I was cycling into the city I saw three women in the grassy areas around the on-ramps to the Jacques Cartier Bridge picking leafy things out of the ground and putting them in baskets. They were not civic employees... (3 replies, last updated by Laker115 June 6, 2007)

Bought some purslane at a farmers market Sunday. Never tried it before and asked a woman buying some how to prepare, she suggested sauted with garlic and tomatoes, it was interesting.. googled and found out that , it is a common... (8 replies, last updated by Aromatherapy June 3, 2005)

, the honey will be purer. Prairie producers have abundant crops of clover, fewer weeds, and an intense but short summer season. I would encourage anyone to try local Ontario honey, but for the real thing, the P.C. Peace River... (11 replies, last updated by sweatersister December 11, 2008)

of white dutch clover on lawns or parks near you? If this is a trend, we will see a good crop of honey in the markets this summer. (1 reply, last updated by calliopethree June 19, 2009)