Prairie Fare: Can weeds become part of your dinner?

Harvest weeds only from areas free of pesticides and contaminants, and rinse them thoroughly before use. (Pexels photo)
Harvest weeds only from areas free of pesticides and contaminants, and rinse them thoroughly before use. (Pexels photo)

With the guidance of a knowledgeable forester, some weeds in your backyard could end up on your plate. I braced myself and tried to pull the weed. The weed was stronger than I was, and I almost fell backward onto the ground.

“I could use a little help over here,” I called out to my husband, trimming the bushes.

He glanced over and saw me struggling with a plant whose leaves were the size of rhubarb …