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Growing Weeds on Purpose – Wild Edibles

A question came in this week:
“Balcony gardening question – Is anyone growing wild edibles in pots – such as purslane,dandelions,lambs quarters,wood sorrel,etc.?“
This is the first time anyone has asked me how to cultivate weeds deliberately, but it’s not the first time the idea of eating weeds has come up in conversation. While most people simply forage for
them, there are many benefits to the plants you have listed here, and with caution, you can cultivate them …
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