Every year, National Weed Appreciation Day, reminds us that certain weeds are beneficial to us and our ecosystem. For a long time, humans have used weeds for food and as herbs. Some weeds are edible and nutritious, while others have medicinal value.
- Take the day to learn some of the benefits of the plants, weeds, flora, and fauna around us
- Create a wildflower or native species garden
- Identify the "weeds" in your neighborhood
- Do you want to know more? Do you want to know more? Read 5 Edible and Medicinal Weeds
- #WeedAppreciationDay on social media to learn the uses and share your knowledge
History of national weed appreciation day has spanned history
Weeds FAQ
I'm lost. Q. I'm confused. Is weed bad or beneficial?
A. A weed is basically any plant that grows where it is not wanted. For example, if your vegetable garden is overrun with lambsquarter, it could be stealing nutrients from your tomatoes and onions. This versatile plant was once used to make lettuce salads or cooked, and it was also used as a spinach substitute. And it still can be, but it's becoming more popular in the gardening world. Many other weeds have earned this reputation because they are unsightly and difficult to remove, and they are also difficult to remove. They don't follow the laws of other plants that gardeners and farmers have discovered to make for fruitful planting.
Q. Is there a list somewhere that tells me what's a weed is and what isn't?
A. Yes. Yes. The USDA maintains that the Federal Noxious Weed list is a list of the Federal Noxious Weed list. Some states also maintain lists.
