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It takes less than ten steps out my back door to find ten kinds of wild food; dozens are within the boundaries of the farm, and I love foraging for free food you can't buy at a supermarket.
One of the earliest treats, and one of my favorites, is Lamb's Quarters (Chenopodium album). I usually find it along the edge of the creek bed in dappled sun, or down my long driveway. The leaves are distinct, due to the white, powdery coating on the center of the young leaves.
To gather Lamb's Quarters, I cut them off at the stem about 6" from the ground and strip off the leaves. I find them from mid-spring, through early fall. Because it's considered an invasive weed, there's no danger to its sustainability.
Although I enjoy the leave...
Bill Porter, Broker
(304) 612-3746
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