Forget daffs it's edible alliums like wild garlic that spell spring in the garden for me

"Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) covers the woodland floor, producing clusters of white, star-shaped flowers that are edible too but leave most of them for the pollinators please!"

"Crow garlic (Allium vineale) looks like a skinny chive and can be easily missed if it's growing in long grass, but has an unmistakable onion-y smell when you pick a leaf and crush it."

Wild alliums, especially wild garlic, are preferred over traditional spring bulbs for their edibility. Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) features strongly flavored leaves and edible flowers, thriving in woodlands. Foraging requires proper identification and responsible harvesting. Crow garlic (Allium vineale) is another wild allium found in gardens, resembling chives but with a distinct onion smell. While wild garlic can be introduced to gardens, caution is advised due to its vigorous growth. Both plants symbolize the arrival of spring and offer culinary benefits.

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