While learning about what is edible and useful in the garden, I decided to try out the hidden and most important bit of this plant. The root. Its the pale stringy roots that have the oils, and flavour apparently. They say its like cloves, and after you dig up, wash and prepare them, you’ll know why. The clove like aroma started as soon as I had patted them dry. Quite nice actually. The process now is to dry and store for use, another for the herb cupboard.

(c) K Wicks