![Chickweed](https://i0.wp.com/eco123.info/wp-content/uploads/Morugem.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
Is a tender leaf for salads which can be harvested all year round.
![Broad-leaved thyme](https://i2.wp.com/eco123.info/wp-content/uploads/Tomilho-dos-prados.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
Harvest when in flower, and use fresh as an infusion or in soups.
![Watercress](https://i2.wp.com/eco123.info/wp-content/uploads/Agriao-de-água.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
For a stronger flavour, pick the older, darker coloured leaves, but check that the plant is growing in clean, flowing water.
![Fennel](https://i1.wp.com/eco123.info/wp-content/uploads/Funcho.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
Pick the leaves in the early summer and use them chopped in fish dishes and potato salads.
![Nettles](https://i0.wp.com/eco123.info/wp-content/uploads/Urtiga.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
Rich in vitamin A and C. The leaves should be harvested when young and should be cooked like spinach.
![Hairy bittercress](https://i1.wp.com/eco123.info/wp-content/uploads/Agriao-menor.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
Its leaves are sweet and can be used in salads or sandwiches.
![Good King Henry](https://i0.wp.com/eco123.info/wp-content/uploads/Ansarinha-bom-Henrique.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
Is perennial and can be picked all year round, and cooked like spinach or added to soups..
![Hops](https://i1.wp.com/eco123.info/wp-content/uploads/Lúpulo.jpeg?resize=300%2C300)
Pick the shoots and young leaves at the end of spring and in the early summer. Use in soups and omelettes.
![Garlic mustard](https://i2.wp.com/eco123.info/wp-content/uploads/Erva-alheira.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
Harvest a few young leaves, chop them and add to salads to give them a slight garlicky flavour.
![Sorrel](https://i2.wp.com/eco123.info/wp-content/uploads/Azedas.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
The bitter tasting leaves can be added to salads and to dishes that have been prepared or are about to be prepared.
![Lamb’s quarters](https://i2.wp.com/eco123.info/wp-content/uploads/Sincho.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
Can be cooked like spinach and added to salads.