"David Rance" wrote in message
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On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 Chris wrote:

Which weeds should NOT be composted?
Thistles?
Dandelions?
Couch grass?
Is there a list of what is OK?

What about fat hen (Chenopodium album)? I know it's only an annual but
it's darned difficult to eradicate.

David

I find fat hen a very pleasant weed. It's good to throw into the chicken
run (hence the name) and it can be eaten as a substitute for spinach.

Tina