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blowin



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Location: Tubbercurry , Co Sligo
PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:55 am    Post subject: Ground Elder Reply with quote
It is a bit early yet but you will soon begin to see the light green leaves of this common plant . Pick them when young , stems about 4" high . You will notice their perfumey smell . Cook and serve as you would spinach . IMHO this is one of the few wild vegetables worth eating Wink .
Do not be tempted to introduce it into your veg garden tho' as it is very invasive and difficult to remove once established . An absolute sod , in fact !
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wayland



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Location: Campile. Wexford
PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
First introduced into the UK by the Romans as a saladin. Smile Just a bit of trivia for you`s all. cheers.


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