Ramps commonly called wild leaks, were once limited to growing in the wild, but this springtime vegetable is now being grown in more and more vegetable gardens. They have a flavor that blends spring onions and garlic. Ramps are delicious eaten on their own, or they can be used to flavor other dishes. The leaves, stems, and bulbs can be blanched, fried, or chopped and mixed into dishes from pancakes to meatloaf. Ramps are spring woodland plants so they need protection from the extreme sun and heat of summer. To grow ramps in your yard, try to pick a site as close to their native growing conditions as possible. Although ramps like regular moisture, they do not grow well in wet soils. The best time to sow ramp seeds is in late summer to early fall.