Let 'em Grow: Lamb's Quarters

By dave
June 7, 2012

This is one in a series of very short articles that will hopefully change your mind about some surprisingly good weeds. And even if your mind isn't changed, you'll still be well informed.

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Jun 8, 2012 4:08 PM CST
Name: Margaret
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Woofie, it's possible it grows here, I will keep an eye out for it, free food. Whistling
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Jun 8, 2012 4:10 PM CST
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Name: Dave Whitinger
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One more thing I forgot to mention: this plant is also called "Fat Hen" and it is EXCELLENT food for poultry. I frequently go cut a huge one down and throw it in to the chicken pen. The chickens always love it and attack it immediately. I just threw one in a few minutes ago!
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Jun 8, 2012 6:21 PM CST
Name: Renée
Northern KY
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That'd be fun to watch! Hilarious!

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