The purpose of this post is to teach people about how to simplify their lives using wild edibles and other easy-to-grow plants.
I have written extensively on this topic. You can find more information in this article. https://becomeorganized.wordpress.com/2025/07/14/plants-2/
This website offers comprehensive information about how to identify wild plants and what they are good for. Included in this wealth of information which includes pictures and videos includes how to identify hazardous plants. https://www.ediblewildfood.com/edible-weeds.aspx
The following plants are ones that I am selling at the Huntsville Farmers Market. Even if you have these plants growing in your garden or yard, you can now more easily identify them and thus include them in your diet.
Chickweed: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/chickweed.aspx
Clover, Crimson: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/crimson-clover.aspx
Dandelion: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/dandelion.aspx
Day Lily, Orange: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/mullein.aspx
https://www.ridgedalepermaculture.com/blog/perennial-plant-profiles52
Dock, Yellow: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/yellow-dock.aspx
Henbit: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/henbit.aspx
Lambs Quarters: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/lambs-quarters.aspx
Lemon Balm: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/lemon-balm.aspx
Mullein: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/mullein.aspx
Plantain, Broadleaf https://www.ediblewildfood.com/broadleaf-plantain.aspx
Purple Dead Nettle: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/purple-deadnettle.aspx
Sheep sorrel: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/sheep-sorrel.aspx
Spiderwort: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/spiderwort.aspx
Violet, Wild: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/wild-violet.aspx
Yarrow, common: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/common-yarrow.aspx
Wintercress (Yellow rocket): https://www.ediblewildfood.com/yellow-rocket.aspx
Wood Sorrel: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/wood-sorrel.aspx
These plans are not wild, but they are super easy to grow, edible, and a
Comfrey: https://www.tenthacrefarm.com/comfrey-uses/
Hastas: https://www.narrowpassagepermaculture.com/hostas-for-dinner/
Mint, Apple https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/growing-apple-mint.htm
Mint, Red Raripilla https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/care-of-red-raripila-mint-learn-how-to-use-red-raripila-mints.htm
Spinach, Longevity
Very comprehensive article: https://www.gardensall.com/longevity-spinach/
