-=> Quoting Mike Powell to Dave Drum <=-

 MP> has anyone here (who doesn't spray their lawn) ever tried
 MP> harvesting and using some of the greens that grow in their
 MP> yard?

Dandelion leaves are very tasty when they first emerge but they turn
bitter as soon as they blossom.

Chickweed, pigweed, and lambs quarters are very good.

Later in the summer, sandy gardens will often have purslane. It is
actually a cultivated green in South Asia and an introduced escapee
here.

Those are the commonest ones but there are many more.

 MP> and we have tons of the little wild onions/chives that come
 MP> out in early Spring ... they were not very strong tasting.

Depending on which of the many allium species they are, they will
probably get stronger as they grow larger. If they're mild and
delicate, just use more!

My northern yard has yarrow, fireweed and wild roses in it. Also
wild Saskatoon bushes, strawberries and raspberries.  The leaves are
nice in herbal teas. One extra long and cold winter wiped out my
chives and mint.
           
Cheers

Jim
           
... Urban wild greens covered in diesel oil residue and dog wizz.

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