[Ben]

I was munching some sorrell only yesterday as it happens, with Fergus and Hannah W from the magazine - we agreed that it's very lemony, zingy, colourful, interesting stuff, but not everyone likes it.

Otherwise there are still ramsons and of course nettles. Anyone have any better suggestions?

[Hannah]

That wood sorrel was very yummy - perfect for livening up potatoes or salad, or just to chew on with a glass of white wine. As Ben says, might not be for everyone, but give it a try and let us know what you think!

[Ben]

ORIGINAL: hannahbflynn

Wood sorrel has been covered in the latest issue of the mag, but are there any other plants worth picking at the moment?

Yes - hairy bittercress!

While in the garden today I nibbled a small, interesting-looking white-flowered weed growing between the stones in a gravel path. I probably should be more careful what I put in my mouth, but it turned out to be delicious. Amazingly so, in fact. Just like rocket. Amazing that a weed growing in the garden tastes as good as the bagged stuff supermarkets charge a lot for. Even better, the genuine rocket that my missus has just sown won't be ready for a good while yet, so this will tide us over till then...

When I googled hairy bittercress I found plenty of pics. It's quite an undistinguished plant, but (in my opinion) well worth searching for.