While the article is about weeds as a genetic library, there’s something to be said for just looking at weeds as potential crops in general. I’ve lived in the

While the article is about weeds as a genetic library, there’s something to be said for just looking at weeds as potential crops in general. I’ve lived in the woods three years now, and while I always knew that a lot of wild plants were edible, I had never really appreciated just how many, and how many flavours there are out there that we generally never try. I will often walk from a to b nibbling on various bits and pieces as I go - and yes, I know how to ID, and how to check toxicity so I don’t poison myself. I’ve also dabbled with bug-eating. Earwigs are a particular favourite - they’re sour and spicy, and dried and ground make an incredible curry paste. Anyway. Turns out we can eat a lot of stuff just fine.