If you read my previous post on the Nutritional Benefits of Henbit, you already know this humble “weed” is anything but ordinary. Now let’s take it one step further and turn it into one of my favorite ...

Every February in Oklahoma, before most gardeners even think about planting tomatoes, a soft carpet of purple blooms quietly takes over lawns, garden beds, and fence lines. Most people call it a weed.

Henbit, also known as “deadnettle,” shows up as a weed in the wild but is actually a mild leafy green that holds up well to seasoning. Inexpensive, fun, and yielding delicious results, foraging for ...

You can purchase this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store: The Forager’s Feast. The trouble with henbit is that its flavor includes musty overtones. Someone commented on a Facebook wild edibles ...

A member of the mint family, henbit is related to many of our familiar culinary herbs — basil, rosemary, sage, oregano, marjoram, and of course spearmint and peppermint. Vicky McMillan Special to The ...