America the Bountiful

Ramps in West Virginia

Known as spring onions, ramsons, wild leeks, wood leeks and wild garlic, North American ramps have been celebrated in Appalachia for centuries. There is a strong tradition of foraging various greens, mushrooms and wild vegetables. Capri forages for ramps in the West Virginian hills with a local family and celebrates the self-sufficient nature of Appalachian culture.

Ramps in West Virginia

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Known as spring onions, ramsons, wild leeks, wood leeks and wild garlic, North American ramps have been celebrated in Appalachia for centuries. There is a strong tradition of foraging various greens, mushrooms and wild vegetables. Capri forages for ramps in the West Virginian hills with a local family and celebrates the self-sufficient nature of Appalachian culture.

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