A garden invader is Purslane. This “weed” is a low growing succulent with a red stem, green tear drops shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. Since it’s invasive, it spreads out like a small rug.

Q: I have a weed in my garden that the plant ID app on my phone says is common purslane. What is up with this weed? I pull it out and hoe it up and it reappears. I never see it flower. How is it ...

You’re probably already growing purslane. That could be good or bad. Originally from India and the Middle East, this green succulent has long been a reliable food source for foraging humans. The ...

This year seems to be a banner year for one of the most difficult garden weeds to control: Purslane. This heat-loving weed is tricky to control. Chop it with a hoe and any scattered bits will each ...

Returning to one of my gardens after being away for a week, I noticed there were a lot of weeds that had spread over the space. I thoroughly hoed the garden before I went away the previous week, but I ...

Q: I have several large patio pots that for years I’ve planted with flowering purslane and portulaca. Since they both are easy to grow, colorful and pretty low maintenance, they work great for me. Now ...

Rather than cursing every weed that graces your garden this summer, consider the motto, “If you can’t beat them, eat them!” Of all the edible leafy green invaders, purslane is one of the most ...