Purslane, the Wonderful Wonderful Weed! :)

Here's a little more about my new favorite weed, Purslane.  I decided to let it grow around my wooden stepping stones in the garden this summer, because it grew out flat and covered a lot of territory. A landscape guy saw it and between his teeth, said, 'That’s a weed you know.'  WELL, I said, 'I happen to like it - so there!' Now, guess what I just found out at the local Farmer’s Market? Purslane is uncommonly good for you. It tops the list of plants high in vitamin E and an essential omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Purslane provides six times more vitamin E than spinach and seven times more beta carotene than carrots. It’s also rich in vitamin C, magnesium, riboflavin, potassium and phosphorus. It’s tasty too, crunchy and a bit lemony. Grow, little weed, grow!