Spring is here and the flowers and the weeds are beginning to bloom. I don’t mind the garden cleaning at the beginning of Spring. I get excited when the crocus and daffodils are starting to bloom. When daffodils are starting to bloom, I think of my medical years spent in London.
The Reaktion Books ( www.reaktionbooks.co.uk ) are a series of books that all of you should have. The series of books on plants. Some of the titles are Primrose, Poppy, Snowdrop, Birch, Pine and Cactus. Nine Edwards’ book on Weeds is one of my favorites.
Her book gives and highlights a different perspective on weeds. Yes we spray the, pick them, and bury under mulch. But they spring up again unwanted. Ot are they unwanted Some of the weeds are great herbs and can be used in your daily life.
Nettles and plantain are regarded as weeds yet both are wonderful herbal medicines. Think twice before plucking a weed
Until tomorrow…