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Jul 17, 2011 6:45 AM CST
Name: Memory Russell
SW Connecticut
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I have no idea - never looked - so the blooms must be insignificant. I really let it grow so that I can eat it.
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Jul 17, 2011 7:26 AM CST
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It's so healthy Thumbs up
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Jul 17, 2011 8:13 AM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Do you heat the vinegar Memory?
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Jul 17, 2011 8:19 AM CST
Name: Memory Russell
SW Connecticut
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I don't heat the vinegar. The recipe I found didn't call for heating it.
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Jul 17, 2011 12:17 PM CST
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Memory, that looks like the wild purslane that has little yellow blooms ...I've never seen it so big! Wonderful!
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Jul 17, 2011 6:46 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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It is very happy purslane Becky. : )
It also may have to do with her weather and growing conditions. I know in Eastern WA it was a very sparse plant, but here in the PNW it grows lush like Memorie's plants.
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Jul 22, 2011 7:32 PM CST
Name: Allison
NJ (Zone 6a)
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AYankeeCat said:I eat my weed purslane! Just took a mess of pickled purslane to a Round Up today where it was a hit with at least some of the people. I also put the leaves into my salads every day. It grow strong and wild here in Connecticut.


I can attest ... it was good!
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Jul 26, 2011 12:54 AM CST
Name: Linda Williams
Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a)
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A little background...there were some things here I did not know!
http://www.texasbeyondhistory....
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Jul 26, 2011 1:02 AM CST
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GREAT article, Linda! Interesting about the medicinal applications. Like aloe maybe.
I read it quickly before I turn in (night owl like you) but will read it again tomorrow! Big Grin
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Jul 26, 2011 9:46 AM CST
Name: Linda Williams
Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a)
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I'm so glad it's native! I try to use as many native plants as I can. Hurray!
I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. E. B.White
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Jul 26, 2011 9:54 AM CST
Name: Cinda
Indiana Zone 5b
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Thank you Linda interesting reading
..a balanced life is worth pursuit.
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Jul 26, 2011 9:55 AM CST
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I just read the article too and I'm always interested when plants are used for medicinal purposes and how they are used. Thumbs up
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Aug 10, 2011 8:49 PM CST
Name: leaflady
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I just pulled a couple very large purslane that were taking over an area in one of my flower beds. It was smothering out some dianthus I don't want to lose and crowded at nice succulant I also don't want to lose. The succulant is also doing very well tho and will bloom soon. I've never seen the purslane bloom at all. I'll have to try eating it.

Can you pickle it by just putting some in some pickle juice? I just emptied a jar of sliced dill pickles and kept the juice in the 'fridge.

I planted portulaca seeds this spring but they didn't come up. I think it was too wet and cold for them this year until about a month ago.

GOD bless and keep each of you.
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Aug 10, 2011 9:35 PM CST
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I have never tried pickling purslane but it's worth a try! Sometimes the blooms are very small. But be careful: it might be spurge which looks like purslane and it'll make you very sick.

Basically, if you're sure it's purslane, go for it!
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