Foraging for Wild Leeks or Ramps at Riverbend

[@penelopehammerton2907]

Thank you Jo-Ann that was most interesting. I live in England and have never been foraging. Always afraid to pick the wrong species. Always pleased to learn new things 🤗🦋🐝

[@JoAnnBlondin]

Hi Penelope, totally understand. My first foraging for wild leeks was having my neighbour point them out and telling me what to do with them. That was 16 years ago and we have been slowing growing our comfort level for other wild food like fiddle heads, sumac, spruce tips, pine needles and milk weed pods. We have some mushrooms but are extremely careful there as so many can make you very ill or kill you. The other items are easier to identify. Best to have an experienced Forager show you. Best wishes from Canada. Jo

[@GardenMoxie]

I had no idea wild leaks and trillium grew together. This was such an interesting video. It is absolutely gorgeous in those woods. Wow! Those black flies are relentless. Yikes! I love the photos at the end of your video. Well done.

[@JoAnnBlondin]

Hi Sue. Yes, they grow together but not always. The Trilliums and Ramps have really spread and I'm delighted with how lovely it looks...if you can bear the black flies to view it. Did the section at the back using Canva which allowed me to give tips and share photos. Have you ever enjoyed ramps / wild leeks?

[@GardenMoxie]

@@JoAnnBlondin I have never had wild leeks. I bet they taste delicious in food. Great video Jo-Ann.

[@JoAnnBlondin]

@@GardenMoxie wish there was a way for me to share. Looks like a visit is required.

[@GardenMoxie]

@@JoAnnBlondin I love that idea!

[@Wild_Outdoors]

They just starting to pop here in minnesota, good information here

[@JoAnnBlondin]

Fantastic. Enjoy the harvest and let me know if you have favourite way to use them.

[@Wild_Outdoors]

@@JoAnnBlondin first ones i get this year will be going into right into a soup!