Wildflowers growing on land previously used for buildings and factories can accumulate lead, arsenic and other metal ...

Common chicory, or wild chicory, is native to Africa, Asia and Europe, but has spread worldwide and is now classed as a harmful weed in some US states.

Chicory is available throughout the winter months. Choose chicory with crisp, fresh-looking leaves that are springy to the touch and tightly packed; there should be no sign of insect damage. Once ...