Vegetable gardening episode 4: Colorado's wild foods

Colorado is wildly tasty! Learn about some of the wild foods you can forage or grow in your own water-wise yard.

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Key insights about video Vegetable gardening episode 4: Colorado's wild foods

🌿 Colorado is home to a variety of delicious foods that grow naturally in the region's mountains.

🍓 Wild strawberries found in the mountains are small but more flavorful than store-bought varieties.

🍃 Edible greens, such as peppery dandelion and purslane, can be found as invasive weeds on the plains.

🍄 Foraging for mushrooms in Colorado can be dangerous, so it's best to go with an experienced guide.

🏡 Native plants like wild onions, service berries, and mint can easily be grown in waterwise gardens at home.

🌱 Choosing to grow food instead of a lawn is a smart way to conserve water.

Timestamped Summary

00:24 You can find wild onions, service berries, thimbleberries, raspberries, peppermint, and wild strawberries in the mountains of Colorado.

00:49 Wild strawberries are tiny but tastier than store-bought ones.

00:54 On the plains, you can find edible greens like peppery dandelion and purslane.

01:08 Be sure to identify purslane correctly since there is a toxic lookalike called spurge.

01:13 Every part of a wild plantain is edible.

01:22 Avoid weeds that may have been sprayed by herbicides or pesticides.

01:25 Foraging for mushrooms may be dangerous, so it's best to go with an experienced guide.

01:36 You can easily grow wild onions, service berries, and mint in a waterwise garden.

01:47 Growing food instead of lawn is using water wisely.

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Q&A

What are some delicious foods that grow naturally in Colorado?

Some delicious foods that grow naturally in Colorado include wild onions, service berries, thimbleberries, raspberries, peppermint, and wild strawberries.

Where can wild strawberries be found?

Wild strawberries can be found up in the mountains of Colorado.

Are there any edible greens that can be found on the plains of Colorado?

Yes, there are edible greens that are invasive on the plains of Colorado. Some examples include peppery dandelion and purslane.

Can every part of a wild plantain be eaten?

Yes, every part of a wild plantain is edible and can be eaten in different ways.

Are there any precautions to take when foraging for wild plants?

Yes, it is important to stay away from weeds that may have been sprayed by herbicide or pesticides. Additionally, foraging for mushrooms may be dangerous, so it is recommended to go with an experienced guide.

Can these native plants be grown at home?

Yes, wild onions, service berry, and mint can be easily grown in a waterwise garden. Invasive plants will grow anywhere if you let them.

How does growing food instead of lawn help in using water wisely?

Growing food instead of a lawn is a way to use water wisely because it allows you to utilize the water for useful and edible plants rather than for a non-essential lawn.