Have you ever eaten dandelions or wild greens?

That is exactly what we do also but except water we use milk and egg. They are tasty too. Most of the dandelions have been plucked and fried already from my yard. Also wild greens are not commonly gathered today except in a very few areas, although nearly one thousand species of plants with edible leaves are known. Getting out and looking for wild greens can be a very enjoyable hobby, Be sure to consult books with adequate descriptions of the plants themselves and how to gather and prepare them. "Common names" vary from one location to another. Some plants, such as nettles, are tasty but care must be taken to avoid being stung. Other plants, such as milkweed, are thought to be poisonous raw and to only be edible after boiling in 4-5 changes of water, although this appears to vary from region to region. Still other plants, like Wood Sorrel, are fine to eat raw, but not recommended in large amounts because of the oxalic acid content. Some people have been known to prefer wild greens to the garden grown varieties. Other wild greens: * Burdock -used mainly for the edible root * Cattails * Miner's lettuce * Dandelion * Goosefoot * Lamb's quarters * Nettle * Purslane * Plantain * Seakale * Sorrel * Wild Leek * Pokeweed * Balsam * Milkweed Pods * Oxeye Daisy * Spruce Tips We have a great book we use to help us identify what is edible and what is poison, the only thing that confuses me is the mushrooms and I won't even try to do those because they look so much alike some of them.

A bear? Yikes! I think I would have fainted..lol. I usually just pick the greens up my holler where I live and maybe sometimes where my family lives. I don't go out to anywhere, I am to afraid of snakes, and other wild animals. although they are right in our back yard sometimes we killed a snake about a week ago in the backyard. I can't wait till the raspberries,balckerries,and blueberries become ripe maybe this year I will be able to make the trip Upinto the wood. Last year my hubby almost got bit by a copperhead , snakes just take the enjoyment out of everything..Well ,happy green hunting..

I was raised and still live in the country. I am very familar with the wild greens and such. We have eaten them all our lives. We usually go down on an old strip coal mine and pick poke greens. I preserve alot of them by canning them. Once we parked and walked several miles. We got a garbage bag each of poke but before we reached the truck, we ran into a black bear. Thank goodness he was afraid of us and ran. LOL

They are also full of potassium, which is good. I am glad to see I am not the only one going out nad eating weeds*grins* from a field..lol They are good for us so I am surpried that people don't eat them more often. This week end I am going to be picking a bunch. they are small right now but thats when they are the tastiest, seems like when they are big they are somewhat bitter. Well I will also get alot of exercise bending up and down..~becca--(-

My nieces next door have 2 rabbits and they been feeding theirs whats left of the dandelions and plantains. I learn something new everyday that I visit mylot. I have even sold wild greens to people who like them but don't like looking for them and picking them. only $2.00 a white plastic bag but hey it was money and I didn't have no money invested in it. Got alot of much needed exercise though, and had a nice walk. Thanks for the postt I appreciate it.

Yummy that sounds so good thanks I will try this soon I also love garlic.thanks for the recipe I am sure their are others who might enjoy it as well.

Well, they are not sweet and if they are fixed right they aren't really to bitter. They are so many wild weeds and flowers out there that are edible but people nowdays rarely don't go looking fo rhtem because of not having learned about them I will teach my family about them as I have been taught from my mother and grandmother and great grandmother. Here is a place you can go to look up certain "Lawn wild greens" If yo want to. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Lawn_weeds

It is strange though how we could live off he land if we so choosed but with everything in ready made packaging and microwavable alot of people don't follow the old traditions anymore of eating from the land. I do occasionally but not as much as I used to. I'd like to check the book out my mom would probably be interested also. thanks. Thanks for replying to my discussion I appreciate it.

Lol, That is the only way I think we will be able to get kids to eat them nowdays..lol. Just think though they have them in expensive resturants in the salads and they cost a fortune to eat when it is free right in our own yards. My husbands has planted a 20x20 garden and I have wanted him to plant some greens since I love them but he won't so I have to dig up a spot of my own to sow some mustard and collard greens that way they will go nice with the others greens I have in my yard. My husbands nephew is 9 and he loves them especially with his soup beans, He can't really tell to much difference with them mixed in the other greens and he also like them in salads. Well, maybe some day we can get you to try them in some salads.

Hey cool thanks! I dry my dandelion greens and then seep them ten minutes into my coffee and drink it like that sometimes or I just drink the tea made from it it helped me alot and helps me lower my high blood pressure. My husband thought I was crazy for hanging up to dry so I can have it later when it isn't in season anymore. Have you tried the red clover tea? It is also good with a little honey. It is funny how stuff can be good for us right here in our own yards..Well, Thanks for the reply I appreciate it alot.

I have put the wild greens and dandelions in place of things like spinach and others greens like mustard greens..I like it the same..if they are cooked right they taste the same..So how is your weed experience lately..umm that doesn't sound right does it?..lol

I have never tried them dried like that, Sounds yummy. I make have to dry a bunch for my tea and to use like a spice. Thanks so must for sharing :) . And Yes, Red clover is yummy, especially prepared and dried fresh.. Thanks for sharing. I may put dried greens on sandwhiches too. - DNatureofDTrain

Sounds great! I would like to have the Dandelion Pesto recipe and I am sure my mom would enjoy it alot also. Thanks for the information and thanks for posting to my discussion I appreciate it.

Here is what is in my medical advisory book. Dandelion tea-Prepare by steeping 1 tablespoon of dried or 2 teaspoon of fresh leaves in a cup of boiling water let steep for 10 minutes. For dandelion root-Simmer 1 tablespoon of fresh or dried root per cup of water for 15 minutes. Drink as many as 4 cups a day. Red clover tea-Steep 1-3 teaspoon dried flower tops in 1 cup boiling water for ten to 15 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups a day. I am sure you could add honey or your choice of sugar with these. Yes they are good for upset stomach,coughs,menopaussal symptons,whooping cough,bronchitis..red clover. The dandelion is good for.poor digestion,gall bladder problems,inflammation of the liver,congestive heart failure,high blood pressure,pms pain,general joint pain,water retention. Hope this helped..~becca--(-

Hey thanks for the response I appreciate it. I think that yes that many children have eaten many things in that grew in their yards thankfully not all of it is poison. My niece just raided what what left in my yard to feed her rabbit. Thanks!

We done that sometimes but with the dandelions and other wild greens, we didn't eat polk though..my mom always told us to leave it alone...thanks for the response bunnybon I appreciate it.

Here is a few links to check out.. http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/williamsc44.html http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Dandelions http://www.homemakers.com/Food&Nutrition/cookscorner/andrew-s-ingredient-of-the-month--dandelion-n258120p1.html Thanks for the response it is appreciated very much.

Thanks for the links I will look at those sites. My father in law says they are great to eat but he don't know how to cook them.....LOL Hope you have a great day!