The Stinging Nettles and Hedge Garlic are rising. I find this is the best time to enjoy nettles raw - flatten the hairs by brushing them upward towards the tip in-between the fingers...if you're unsure, follow by rubbing the plant in the palms.
Ramps!
This is the closest native Allium over here comparable to Ramsons. Notice the Skunk Cabbage in the back...
Time for a nibble...
Indian Poke (aka False Hellebore) growing alongside Skunk Cabbage.
Young leaves of a Crab Apple...blossoms will appear in May.
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