LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

[Canadian Wind]

Do you mean Ramps?
Yes, that's one of the worst.

I think that's the same stuff. Wild leeks might be another name, too. I know it by the French name, Ail des Bois (garlic of the woods)

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Wish people were more responsible around here. You see them with stupid stands at the side of the road selling them by the quart jar!

Wow. Just curious, is it possible for you to plant some on your property? Just spitballing

 

[Sally PB]

That, and the purslane

My two favorite "weeds."

 

[Canadian Wind]

Wow. Just curious, is it possible for you to plant some on your property? Just spitballing

Possibly, if I could find some. I've got 8-9 acres of woods here, so...

 

[Canadian Wind]

My two favorite "weeds."

I love being able to feed myself off of stuff that others consider 'weeds', as you say.

I'm going to start looking into ways of preserving some of this bounty. Right now, I'm drying dandelion petals and strawberry leaves for a health tea I take twice a day.

 

[Sally PB]

I'm drying dandelion petals and strawberry leaves for a health tea I take twice a day.

What is this tea good for? Or just a general tonic? How does it taste?

 

[Canadian Wind]

What is this tea good for? Or just a general tonic? How does it taste?

The dandelion petals actually are almost like lemon. Nice and tart. The strawberry leaves are... leaves, lol!

I use it for overall health as both are good for blood pressure, inflammation, digestion, detox of the liver. Plus the minerals and vitamins. More vitamin C than an orange!

 

[Canadian Wind]

I dabble not only in crystals, but herbals, too, lol!

 

[SpotTheCat]

Chickens have started!

 

[Sally PB]

I dabble not only in crystals, but herbals, too, lol!

Can you recommend a book on herbal teas? I'm looking for stuff I can grow/find. I'm old enough to prefer books to looking at online sites for stuff like this.

I have plenty of growing space. If it can grow in zone 5b, I can find a place in my garden for it. Wish I could grow ginger and turmeric.