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Chickweed       Chickweed is a low-growing, cool-loving plant that starts growth as soon as the ground thaws in the spring. It loves rich, loamy soil, and is commonly found in gardens. Even when flowering, it never becomes bitter, and it maintains its crispy, juicy texture and delicate, mild flavour until the day it dies.       Chickweed leaves have a texture similar to lettuce, and are very tasty in salads, sandwiches, or rolls. Most birds, of whatever species, adore chickweed and will gobble down large quantities, if given the opportunity.       Chickweed has a number of field and woodland relatives, all very similar in all ways. Several are also known as chickweed, while others are termed 'miner's lettuce', 'siberian miner's lettuce' or something similar.       Chickweed and its relatives are very high in Vitamins A and C. Even better, more recently they have been shown to contain more Omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy vegetable known. Who would have guessed that the gardener's bane would turn out to be so healthy to eat?

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