The Wall Street Journal

Pennsylvania

2026

A photographic essay for The Wall Street Journal exploring the brief but celebrated arrival of ramp season. Produced across rural Pennsylvania, the story followed the landscapes, harvest and kitchens that define one of spring's most anticipated ingredients.

  • Person holding a smartphone and planting green leaves in a garden or farm.

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  • Close-up of green leafy plants with water droplets on the leaves.

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  • A close-up of a hand holding small black beads with a few metallic beads mixed in, against a dark background.

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  • Close-up of leafy greens, possibly Swiss chard, with red stems, seen through a plastic measuring container with red measurement markings from 4 quarts to 16 quarts.

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  • Close-up view of green juice or smoothie with bubbles inside, seen from the top.

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  • A person garnishing a plated dish with green beans, salmon, and vegetables on a floral-patterned plate.

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  • Close-up of a cheese pizza topped with chopped green onions and shredded cheese.

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  • Close-up of a decorative plate with floral patterns, containing cooked fish, green peas, and mashed potatoes, with sauce or puree underneath.

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