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13 FORGOTTEN VEGETABLES THAT GROWS LIKE WEEDS - THE LAZY GARDENER’S GOLDMINE

150K views · Dec 10, 2025 · People & Blogs

Comments · 211

  • @ForgottenHealingPlants · 6 months ago

    I am absolutely fascinated by the Egyptian Walking Onions! The idea of a plant that literally "marches" across the garden to replant itself is a dream for any lazy gardener. It’s so relieving to know there are vegetables like Sea Kale that can thrive for up to 20 years in harsh conditions without needing to be "babied" every single season. This is truly gardening smarter for the long term!

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  • @AncientHealingPlants8 · 6 months ago

    Replacing store-bought celery with Lovage and using Walking Onions for a perpetual harvest is a brilliant way to save money and joints. These "polite weeds" are perfect for anyone wanting a garden that matches the reality of getting older.

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  • @BuriedKnowledge88 · 6 months ago

    It's a relief to know that some vegetables, like sea bass, can thrive for up to 20 years.

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  • @elaineredner6546 · 5 months ago

    I love my walking onions !   I would say that the bulbs from the parent onion are a bit tough … but they make AMAZING onion powder.

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  • @AncientGrowMethods · 8 months ago

    "Great question! While Bee Balm is often called 'Wild Bergamot' because of the scent, true Earl Grey tea is actually flavored with the oil of the Bergamot orange (a citrus fruit), not this plant. But they do taste surprisingly similar!"

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  • @RootsofLegend279 · 8 months ago

    "This content is truly wonderful and rare! Thank you for sharing knowledge about lesser-known plants like Sea Kale and Cardoons. Reading the comments, it's clear how much the community craves this information, from seed processing tips to health precautions. Your video not only teaches techniques but also deeply inspires gardeners to grow with confidence, even in limited spaces. I hope you'll make more videos about reliable seed sources since many people are actively looking for them. Wishing your channel continued success!"

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  • @NatureRemedyVault · 8 months ago

    Every plant has its trade-offs. Learning them is part of respecting both the plant and our bodies.

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  • @nightjarxy · 4 months ago

    I grow lovage.  It's great for making soup stock or chopped up for such things as potato salad.

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  • @FinanzOskar · 3 months ago

    Great video! I’m tired of babying fragile supermarket vegetables that die the moment I stop watching them. I had never heard of Walking Onions or Sea Kale before, but they sound perfect for a low-maintenance garden. I’m definitely going to try growing Lovage so I can stop buying celery every week. Thanks for these resilient suggestions!

  • @johnsturg9850 · 9 months ago

    Sorrel is sour from higher oxalic acid. People with kidney issues should be careful like rhubarb.

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  • @jeanettebot193 · 9 months ago

    The seeds of sea kale need to be soaked in salty water for a couple of days. After that they will germinate perfectly well.

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  • @SeniorGardenGuide · 5 months ago

    I love how you explained the way walking onions replant themselves; it's such a fascinating concept for a low-maintenance garden! Out of all these unique survivors, which vegetable do you think is the nhất easiest for a beginner to start with this spring?

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