Once upon a time, I had a yard sign that proclaimed "yard for wildlife." Lawniacs might view it as dodging weed control, but beneficial insects feast on the white clover and dandelions and birds feast ...

This year seems to be a banner year for one of the most difficult garden weeds to control: Purslane. This heat-loving weed is tricky to control. Chop it with a hoe and any scattered bits will each ...

Although it’s known as a weed in many cultures, purslane is a highly nutritious, leafy green vegetable. It’s chock full of antioxidants, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, and beneficial plant compounds.

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Field studies were conducted during the 2003 through 2005 growing seasons to evaluate postemergence herbicides and timing of application for ...

A garden invader is Purslane. This “weed” is a low growing succulent with a red stem, green tear drops shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. Since it’s invasive, it spreads out like a small rug.

WEEDS… The never-ending problem for the beautiful lawn. Right? NOT! When you find out one of those so-called “WEEDS” is a very nutritious green. Purslane is not ...

Are you growing purslane yet (I mean, deliberately)? Its claims to fame are split, 50-50: invasive weed versus superfood. As the latter, it is delicious, and it hollers of summer. Browsing my ...

You’re probably already growing purslane. That could be good or bad. Originally from India and the Middle East, this green succulent has long been a reliable food source for foraging humans. The ...

Growing up in the Midwest a salad was defined by what you put on it rather than by greens that comprised it. Iceberg lettuce was topped with dressing from a jar. French? Thousand Island? Blue Cheese?

Q: We have a cottonwood in our yard, and we noticed last week that a few branches are dying. The tree is approximately 25-30 years old so I can’t imagine that the tree is dying. We were wondering if ...

Weeds have been going ballistic with all the heat so it’s been hard to keep up. I think I have been in Central Oregon long enough to join in the rally of the locals saying, “Wow, it’s just never been ...