In the Shemitah year we’re told we can eat produce that grows wild. We can embrace this idea and potentially remove harmful invasive species by searching out wild edible plants.

If you’re new to this, searching out wild edibles may seem daunting, but it’s worth it. Here’s two of my favorites to track down:

Pawpaws – these are the largest edible fruit indigenous to the United States. They are super tasty, and grow right in our back yard. These are native, so cultivating them helps our environment.

Garlic Mustard – this is is an easy to find ‘weed’ that makes for a great salad add-on and is the perfect bitter herb for Passover. It’s invasive, so every plant you eat is one less plant harming the environment.