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Another "weed" that has earned a spot as a cultivated plant in my garden is lambsquarter. A bountiful source of nutrition for humans and animals, and it grows with little effort in my area (short season). Lambsquarter is a close relative to quinoa and amaranth. For humans it can be eaten like spinach, with a similar texture and slightly milder flavor. The plant grows about 30" tall and wide, but is not sensitive to crowding. It likes fair to good soil and moderate drainage. I have not tried it in clay, but it has a solid tap root so it might work. It can tolerate full sun to partial shade, and is wind tolerant. Animals can eat it fresh or dried. An alfalfa grower I used to work for said that a lot of the "alfalfa" pellets you buy in a bag can be as much as 45% lambsquarter. I find lambsquarter hay to be better for the goats than alfalfa. It has good protein and calcium levels without triggering milk fever. I personally have not tried it on a dairy cow, but it might be worth trying for those cows that are prone to it.

My friends restraunt used to make homemade ice cream during the summer, but the flavors were WILD combinations that worked surprisingly well. Chocolate Avocado, Strawberry Maple Bacon, etc. Using ONLY emojis or GIFs, put your favorite far-out ice cream (or gelato) flavor!

I am taking advantage of less scheduling this week to make progress on some farm projects (important but not urgent). Last week, I was able to secure a LOT of hay for animals, which will save me a lot of time. I also stocked up on animal grain. Harvesting: Thyme and oregano for the birds (they are natural wormers). Garlic! Planting: Transplanting the cucumber, staying caught up on weeds (almost there). Food/Herbs I am leaning on: Hibiscus - refreshing, Vitamin C, and uplifting Sunflower seeds and walnuts - healthy fats to feed my brain. Additionally, I am building some modules for this community. This will include mini-courses on indoor and backyard gardening and basic herbs. If there are specifics you would like help with, let me know so I can include it!

Not worth growing food that no one eats! And some plants just don't work with your location. What is one stereotypical food garden plant that you don't waste your time with anymore?