I have this weed taking over the vegetable garden. I could not find this plant in my Foraging books, so I dug a bit deeper and sent out emails inquiring. Would it make a healthy tea? And what would the benefits be?

I'm starting to feel my muscles burn, after two days of kneeling to pull grass from the herb garden and rose bed.   That pile of grass all came form the oregano area of the herb garden.  For the last seven years, I never had this many weeds in it. Yesterday it was a bit too chilly to have porch time, so I worked inside later.  The ground is still too wet to walk in any garden, and we are to get more rain this week (and next week).  I'll have to shuffle the "to-do" list again.
I have plenty of work, that's for sure.  And I don't want to be too eager to get out there on a regular basis either.  The summer heat will be upon us too soon, so I do want to enjoy the spring weather.

 I could always sit and work on the rest of the chair cushions too.  Last night, after embroidering one hand towel for Oldest Daughter's friends, I just about finished another placemat.
 
Is this Ground Ivy or Purple dead-nettle?

To me it looks like Purple dead-nettle.

I have this weed taking over the vegetable garden.  I could not find this plant in my Foraging books, so I dug a bit deeper and sent out emails inquiring.  Would it make a healthy tea? And what would the benefits be?

Carolyn (Krazo Acres) mentioned this weed too.

 Here is another photo that shows the stem better:

I found a recipe for a smoothie, but I'd rather make a tea if it's worthy.  When I was taking photos of this one, Oldest Daughter said, "Mom you're weird."

Spring Weeds Anyone?   © March 2024 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart