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Country diary: The weeds in my garden aren’t disposable – they’re edible | Michael White

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Country diary: The weeds in my garden aren’t disposable – they’re edible | Michael White
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Cranbrook, Kent: Fat hen, chickweed and stinging nettles often end up in the compost heap, but they deserve a try in the kitchenBy March, traditional gardeners have worked hard to eradicate weeds in their vegetable plots in preparation for spring sowing. A quick glance across my unkept patch reveals a different approach, highlighted by its mosaic of vibrant greens obscuring the dark soil. But I have an excuse.Many weeds are edible and, with a little shift in perspective, can be transformed from

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