#365daysofbiking A king’s ramson:
May 10th - The weather was still excellent the following day so I decided to ride out to another of my great restoratives - the Needwood Valley and Hoar Cross.
On the way, I came through Hanch, the tiny hamlet between Longdon Green and Handsacre.
This small cluster of large houses is old, and there’s a brook flowing noisily alongside the three-lined lane. In the margin between the two, a veritable forest of wild garlic, or ramsons.
The smell of garlic was strong and heady, and very appetising. This common wetland plant can be used as a substitute for normal garlic and is tasty in stir fries and can make for lovely jams and sauces.
I picked a little for later...
A treat for the senses.
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