Ramps in the Smokies

They have nixed collecting ramps in the Great Smoky Mtn Natl Park. Used to could get a peck for personal use, no selling. Still can collect from the Natl forest tho.

Since Ramps seem to be such a sought-after item around here, once I thought I'd try some. I bought a bunch at the Farmer's Market and put them in my trunk along with some other purchases. When I got home and opened the trunk, the smell almost knocked me over! How can anyone think of eating them???

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Darius, That's an interesting way of cooking, I hadn't thought of that. Sometimes I do dry herbs on my dashboard, tho. With the ramps, I use a little more heat, maybe in a skillet. Thanks for the chuckle!

It's getting close to ramps season again. I realized a few days ago we didn't have an entry in the PDB. So (of course) now we do: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/55403/

If anyone has access to ramps in their natural habitat, it'd be great to have some shots of them at all stages (newly emerging, mature size, and flowering...) And for those who have experienced ramps, a few comments (positive, neutral or negative) would be great :)

I'll try to get some shots this year. There are carpets in some areas where I work.