*****PLEASE NOTE- before foraging for wild garlic be sure to know the difference between this delicious plant and the poisonous Lords and Ladies. They sometimes grow together and early in the season the leaves look similar. They smell very different but if you're picking wild garlic your hands could already smell of garlic so take extra care identifying, maybe consider going with an experienced forager and definitely use a plant I.D. *****
This film is made in partnership with our friends from www.woodlands.co.uk.
For us, there is no scent more synonymous with spring than Wild Garlic. As the smell rises from the forest floor, it is a sure indicator that spring is here.
Every part of the Ramson Plant (Wild Garlic) is edible, and its pungent garlic aroma makes it very easy to identify, making it a great plant for the beginner forager.
This short film shows you how to use wild garlic to make some delicious campfire cooked calzone pizzas.
This activity is great fun but will also offer a boost to your wellbeing because:
Get active- go walking through the hills and along streams and river banks in order to source your fresh wild garlic leaves out in nature. Be sure to identify them correctly by smelling the leaves between your fingers & checking with a plant ID app to be extra sure.
Keep Learning- be sure to study and learn about the wild garlic that you forage. This activity also requires you to cook and bake bread, an ancient skill that many have forgotten.
Be Mindful- Use not just your eyes to identify but also your fingers (how does it feel?) and your noses (what does it smell like?) to discover this plant. Engaging the senses can help us remember this delicious plant for future times.
Practice Kindness- When foraging wild garlic be sure to take only what you need and leave plenty behind for the birds, insects and small animals, they rely on the early greens to give them energy to get through to more plentiful months too.
Think Community- Share some of your delicious treats with your wider family or neighbours.