Who else is amped for ramps? Ramps are the epitome of spring. In the same way that blooming flowers, brighter days and longer evenings mark the beginning of this new season, the presence of certain ...

Once there’s even a hint of spring in the air, such as longer days with more sunshine or the plaintive song of the black-capped chickadee, it’s time to look for ephemeral wildflowers. In fact, by now ...

When ramps pop up in Pennsylvania and throughout the Appalachian region, they’re a stinky, garlicky harbinger of spring. The season only lasts weeks and they’re not quick to grow, which makes them ...

Ramps season has come to an end, and these wild onions have yet again faded from view after a brief frenzy of attention. A spring ephemeral species—so named because its harvest season lasts just a few ...