Good King Henry

You may be wondering why it says "Now picking - Good King Henry" in the right-hand sidebar. Good King Henry is a common weed that grows prolifically on our allotment. It's a friendly type of weed, though. Annual and shallow-rooted, it's easy to get rid of if you want to (unlike the couch grass, ground elder, bindweed, docks and dandelions that plague us). It's also tasty when picked young and used in salads or lightly cooked like spinach.