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Weed of the Month
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Weed of the Month: Chickweed
Another sign of spring: chickweed has arrived! Beloved by chickens, less beloved by gardeners, this weed is one of the first to appear each year.
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Weed of the Month: Ragweed
Allergy-sufferers may hate this notorious plant, but it's not all bad. It's a food source for wildlife and was once cultivated as a food crop. It also has the ability to help clean up contaminated soil.
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Weed of the Month: Pokeweed
Pokeweed is considered poisonous from root to fruit, but that doesn't stop birds—and some people—from eating it.
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Weed of the Month: Queen Anne’s Lace
This parsley relative is everywhere in August. Be sure to look for small red spots in the center of the flower clusters. Their presence accounts for the plant's common name, but why are they there?
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Weed of the Month: Mugwort
Mugwort is a common weed with bittersweet-smelling leaves that was once believed to guard against evil spirits. It's a close relative of wormwood, an ingredient in absinthe.
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Weed of the Month: Dandelion
Most gardeners think of dandelions as a nuisance, but they are also a pretty interesting plant. Did you know that European settlers brought them to North American intentionally?
By Saara Nafici
