A quick examination of an unused former flower bed at my mom’s house revealed a treasure trove of wild edibles – edible weeds, if you will. The rest of her yard and forest edge provided even more bounty. If were were stranded here with no food (results of an interesting catastrophe since she lives less than a mile from town), we’d be set for a while.
I’ve been studying wild edibles / edible weeds for some time now, preparing myself for urban foraging in and around Detroit, and the interest others have expressed in my new hobby has been abundant. So:
Starting in September, I will be launching a new feature here on Urban Earthworm: Urban Foraging, Wild Edibles and Edible Weeds. Shoot me any questions on the Facebook page in the meantime.
I need to do more research into local edible wild plant life. I have a feeling that knowledge is going to be useful someday.