Chickweed!

Have you ever seen chickweed? I bet you have. And if you don't think you have, I bet after reading this post you'll start seeing it everywhere.

It grows everywhere. It's growing in my garden right now, although I didn't plant it. I just left some open space in a bed and it showed up on it's own.

The leaves are edible and so good for you! They have vitamin C, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc among other nutrients. They are SO good for your liver and kidneys, and supposedly boost metabolism too so throw some in your smoothie if that's your thing.

Or just toss them in a salad. They have a very bright flavor, with an almost lemony aftertaste - perfect for a summer salad!

Chickweed can also be used as a topical treatment for skin irritation. Is there anything it can't do??? Just grab a handful of chickweed stems, leaves and flowers and mash it into a pulp to soothe itchy skin from bug bites, nettle stings, or mild rashes.

Plants are magic!