Edible weeds are a great way to increase the foods you grow- and consume- without any additional work on your part.
The leaves of the dandelion plant makes a great addition to salads or you can saute them with some garlic and oil.
You can make jelly using the violet flowers- similar to this forsythia jelly– or add the fresh blossoms to your green salad for a colorful punch!
Dead nettle can be eaten fresh- commonly added to fresh salads as a garnish. You can also use them in anyway you would use other greens- to make pesto, blended into smoothies, or added to soups.
The young leaves are great added to salads or cooked like other greens. Harvest early, since leaves get bitter as they mature.