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Rupert (W.Yorkshire) wrote:
"John Nolan" wrote in message
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Hello All,

We have quite a lot of wild garlic near us.

Ramsons (Wild Garlic). The bubs, leaves and flowers all taste of
Garlic
but it is the leaves that are predominantly used as a garnish in
salads/sandwiches
The bulbs are a bit insipid once cooked. Definitely best when the
leaves
are very young and tender (now).
Be aware that it is illegal to dig up wild flowers, so using the
bulbs
could be very expensive if caught.

Whoops, I dug up loads of the stuff when I cleared one corner of the
garden. We seem to have two sorts that grow like weeds here, I do
enjoy
the smell when I mow them.

The three corner stem ones are not native (triangular stems; bright
white
flowers) and pretty invasive. I am sure they are fair game.
The native ones have wide leaves and only grow in shade and are much
more
delicate looking. It is an interesting point. Are you alowed to
"weed"
weeds in your own garden if the plant is technically protected
elsewhere?

I think it's a case of keeping things in proportion: if a rare orchid
springs up in your private field, as happened to one cricket club, you
have to protect it, and would presumably want to. Otherwise, Old Mother
Common Sense rules: gardening is gardening, and weeding isn't illegal.

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Mike.



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