weed alternative

[niamherrity]

Originally Posted by pawsplus

Join the club! I've been doing the same thing!

Elizabeth

hi

some weeds will grow all through spring and summer

others will grow summer only

others will spring up late summer and carry on through autumn

others prefer the winter

get to know your weeds


some can be artifically encouraged to extend their natural life via the use of cold frames glass lean toos etc

usually in the uk we do have a supply of weeds all through the year

[niamherrity]

Thanks linda, Just when i seen the dandelion flowers turn into seeds already i got worried Thanks we should be fine in ireland

It was a big worry of ours when we had our babies (weeds that is) but we only had 3-5 days ALL winter where we struggled to find weeds. Now that the spring is here we can get bags and bags of the stuff. We get them from laybys, open spaces, grass verges and our own garden!

We get them home, soak them and wash them in cold water and then put them in a tupaware box and they keep fresh for at least 4-5 days.

We have found that it is mainly parks and public 'ornamental' garden areas that have been sprayed - verges etc just tend to get cut rather than sprayed!

Steve

[niamherrity]

Thanks steve I keep bennys in the fridge too. Just don't want to have to resort to shop bought

[Bride2b]

Ask your family to look out for the weeds, stinging nettles, sticky bud you can also use aloe vera my 2 love it but I have to limit it as they would eat it all day they love pansies as well.


Tanya

[nina]

Lots of weeds die down, but plantain seems to stay all winter (I have a special bed of just ribwort plantain).

[clair]

Eddie where abouts in kent are you.I am in Kent and may be able to help.

[Blaze]

Hi Dave,

I strongly recommend growing your own seeds, However, while you're waiting for those to grow, maybe buy some

"romaine or red leaf lettuce (in very limited quantities). Do not use head lettuces such as iceberg, as these contain very little in the way of vitamins or minerals. "

Found from the tortoise trust website.

Dandilions are everywhere at the moment! Also, In a flower bed outside my house i found loads of goose grass! ( I think thats what it's called! The sticky stuff that grabs you! ) Also, Plantain is very hardy, that is around an awful lot as well Go for a walk, You'll be pleased with what you can find!

[Eddie]

Hey all thanks for all your replies, Ive had a bit of luck recently, quite a few weeds have started popping up . also since finding out the hunnysuckle(we have loads of it) is ok for torts, eddie will have an endless supply of food.
I watched him for hours today and he just wonders the garder eating grass and loads of little weeds so I think he should be fine.

thank you all again for the tips

Dave