Don’t Pull That “Weed”! Here’s Why I Let Purslane Thrive in My Garden
You know, I used to yank purslane out of my garden beds without a second thought — just another stubborn little weed trying to steal space from my tomatoes and herbs. But one summer, during a brutal dry spell, I noticed something: that tough little plant wasn’t just surviving…it was thriving. While my lettuce wilted and my cucumbers sulked, that thick-leaved plant kept growing, cheerful as ever. Turns out, I was tossing out one of the most underrated garden gems — purslane. And if you’ve been doing the same, it might be time for a change of heart. Why You’ll …