Foraging Wild Garlic

Some woodlands around Galway experience wild garlic as a carpet covering in spring, the scent of which is easily noticeable once you step into the woodland.
Wild garlic (Ramsons, Allium ursinum)  is an edible that could, in theory, replace the need for cultivated garlic. Not only is it available all year round, it is good too, and not quite as strong as its cultivated counterpart - making it possible to eat it as is. Usually the plant comes up in early spring and flowers by April or May. It is a vernal plant, taking advantage of the low leaf density of trees during spring time, and dying back in summer. The bulbs, however, remain in the ground all year around. This year, I notice it is up particularly early:

This is my first attempt at making a video about foraging. I apologise about the poor sound quality, as this was due to the camera.

Wild garlic is usually easily distinguished once familiar, especially thanks to its garlic smell. However, to the untrained eye, it may look like any of the following:

-Hart's tongue fern - leaves look very similar and it is also found in the same woods!
-Lilly Of The Valley  - similar leaves and flowers, but rare in Ireland
-Lords and Ladies - looks slightly like it
-Autumn Crocus - leaves only

Have common sense and never try something if you are not sure.