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.

Don't confuse your purslanes. The purslane you're likely to find in garden centers is Portulaca grandiflora, a gardener's favorite commonly called portulaca or moss rose. It's a multi-colored beauty ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. I've been eating purslane out of my yard for over a year now. I've been adding it as a garnish to ...