gil
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finding places for sloesIn more northerly parts of the UK, especially Scotland, now is a very good time to spot sloe bushes for harvest later in the year, as the blossom is out (no leaves), and the bushes are very noticeable.
Likewise geans (wild cherry trees), which are covered in flowers.
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Bernie66
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I have a secret supply that noone else seems to know about, also two wild apple trees and a wild plum.
Ha ha 
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Rob R
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We have obliterated 250m this year of a not-so-secret supply. 
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gil
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| Rob R wrote: | | We have obliterated 250m this year of a not-so-secret supply. |
Aaaaargh !
But I recognise that your blackthorn is very invasive, and needs to be controlled.
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cab
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Good point, fruit trees in flower are very visible.
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PeteS
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| Bernie66 wrote: | I have a secret supply that noone else seems to know about, also two wild apple trees and a wild plum.
Ha ha |
I have never seen anyone pick sloes. And some of the bushes are so obvious you just can't miss them.
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Rob R
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It was that biggest hedge across the bottom of the two largest fields, so what does come back next year should be more accessible And there's at least another half mile or so of the stuff untouched if anyone fancies some picking ground this season...
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marigold
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The may trees smell heavenly at the moment  .
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gil
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| Rob R wrote: | | It was that biggest hedge across the bottom of the two largest fields, so what does come back next year should be more accessible And there's at least another half mile or so of the stuff untouched if anyone fancies some picking ground this season... |
Yes please, Rob.
The Rosewood Sloe 07 is still in fermentation, but just finishing.
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PeteS
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PS - while out at the weekend I spotted crab apple, hawthorn, wild strawberry and bilberries in flower, to name but a few. Can't wait for bilberries but I bet I won't be picking them in June like last year.
This all reminds me - it's time for Beech Leaf Noyau. Picked a load of beech leaves at the weekend.
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Treacodactyl
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| gil wrote: | | Rob R wrote: | | We have obliterated 250m this year of a not-so-secret supply. |
Aaaaargh !
But I recognise that your blackthorn is very invasive, and needs to be controlled. |
I wish mine was, I'm going to try and take some cuttings this year as the plants are not spreading at all.
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Rob R
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Everyone is welcome to take cuttings, too. Napalm doesn't stop ours, either.
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tiff
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Re: finding places for sloes | gil wrote: | In more northerly parts of the UK, especially Scotland, now is a very good time to spot sloe bushes for harvest later in the year, as the blossom is out (no leaves), and the bushes are very noticeable.
Likewise geans (wild cherry trees), which are covered in flowers. |
First you need to be able to identify the flowers lol, will have a look around. I know where loads of sloes are, but not wild cherry, bilberry etc.
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jocorless
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| Rob R wrote: | | And there's at least another half mile or so of the stuff untouched if anyone fancies some picking ground this season... |
I've still got the last lot we picked from you lurking in the bottom of the freezer  - I keep meaning to buy gin and vodka in large quantities - I suspect we may just use it for some wine instead
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hedgehogpie
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Keeping 'em peeled as Shaw Taylor used to say, is the way of the forager. When you're not harvesting, you're scouting out likely spots/produce for the future. I like to look for stuff out of harvesting season - it's good practice to be able to recognise a plant in all its stages from bare twig to full fruit.
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jamsam
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oh god its beena long week...i thought this thread was titled "finding places for shoes".....
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hedgehogpie
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Jamanda
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| jamsam wrote: | | oh god its beena long week...i thought this thread was titled "finding places for shoes"..... |
I keep thinking that too.
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judith
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| Jamanda wrote: | | jamsam wrote: | | oh god its beena long week...i thought this thread was titled "finding places for shoes"..... |
I keep thinking that too. |
But if anyone could offer any suggestions on that front, I would be grateful. Nearly broke my neck tripping over walking boots this morning.
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Rob R
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Well to be fair we have found a mottly collection of footwear under some of the hedges...
As long as you're a one-legged man who doesn't mind getting his feet wet.
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Barefoot Andrew
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| judith wrote: | | Jamanda wrote: | | jamsam wrote: | | oh god its beena long week...i thought this thread was titled "finding places for shoes"..... |
I keep thinking that too. |
But if anyone could offer any suggestions on that front, I would be grateful. Nearly broke my neck tripping over walking boots this morning. |
Every time I see this thread title I see "finding places for soles" Addled.
A.
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