Although it’s known as a weed in many cultures, purslane is a highly nutritious, leafy green vegetable. It’s chock full of antioxidants, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, and beneficial plant compounds.

Q. I have a weed in my garden that I can’t get rid of. It lies close to the ground and spreads. It has small green leaves that are thick and feel like rubber. Is there anything you can tell me to help ...

Purslane, also known as common purslane, little hogweed, pigweed, fatweed, or pusle, is found worldwide. In the U.S., it's often considered a nuisance. But in other parts of the globe, it's regularly ...

We’ve all been told to eat our greens. Perhaps, we should consider eating our weeds. Well, at least purslane. Although it can be cultivated, purslane also grows wild (hence the weed classification) ...

Growing up in the Midwest a salad was defined by what you put on it rather than by greens that comprised it. Iceberg lettuce was topped with dressing from a jar. French? Thousand Island? Blue Cheese?

Q: I have a weed in my garden that the plant ID app on my phone says is common purslane. What is up with this weed? I pull it out and hoe it up and it reappears. I never see it flower. How is it ...

Purslane is at its best when the plant is young, small and close to the ground. It can be difficult to gather, but you will be rewarded with its tender, delicious leaves. Bigger purslane is good too, ...

An old mate of mine at the university, a woman who sings like a nightingale, and is lucky to be married to a man who bears her surname and a lover of my articles, Mrs Oluwakemi Afolayan, honoured me ...