Ramsons (wild garlic)

Wild garlic is everywhere on the North Downs Way at the moment. Some people think these leaves are bitter when cooked and best used raw instead of chives.

I disagree. Although these work well as a garnish for potato salad - or as a gourmet leaf to feed captive snails ;-) they're also very good in an oriental stir fry or Thai curry.

Wild primroses

Primrose flowers are edible and can be used in salads. Or, dipped in egg white then icing sugar and left to dry, as cake decorations. Personally, I leave them as I think they're too pretty to eat.