We had our first snow since the end of February on Friday May 5th. I didn't think we got much snow until I got away from the lake. Up by the Y intersection we must have had 3 to 4 inches of snow and it didn't disappear until Saturday afternoon. By the lake we got snow, but the lake effect kept us warm enough that it didn't accumulate. We got at least 1.5 inches of new rain this past week, which we need. I did mow parts of my lawn on Saturday afternoon just for the irony of it all.
Wild Leeks, also called Ramps, are wild onions that grow on Oak Point. They grow in groups in slightly sandy soil in wooded areas. They are called the first edible greenery of the spring. The leaves are light green and each leek usually has two leaves. The leaves are edible as well as the bulb. The roots are strong so use a knife, or hand digging tool to dig them up. Leeks are great in dips, soups, with eggs and potatoes. Use them like you would a green onion. Look for Leeks where Sugar Bush exists.
Wild Leeks
Wild Leeks, also called Ramps, are wild onions that grow on Oak Point. They grow in groups in slightly sandy soil in wooded areas. They are called the first edible greenery of the spring. The leaves are light green and each leek usually has two leaves. The leaves are edible as well as the bulb. The roots are strong so use a knife, or hand digging tool to dig them up. Leeks are great in dips, soups, with eggs and potatoes. Use them like you would a green onion. Look for Leeks where Sugar Bush exists.Oak Point Road
Our road project was slowed by the weather this week. The asphalt crew did get one layer done on both lanes all the way to the Y junction. I am not sure they will complete the project by "Opener" which is next Saturday.
Outdoor News
This sportsman weekly publication had an article featuring Leech Lake: Maintaining a Fishery that is interesting reading. The website for the newspaper is http://www.outdoornews.com/
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