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Hortonwood
The back end of that field is sloe.
Come October, I'm not sure there's enough gin in the country to cope!
The back end of that field is sloe.
Come October, I'm not sure there's enough gin in the country to cope!
Dang, it was goooooooooooooood.FurtiveFreddy said:
I'd heard the sloe crop wasn't going to be good this year (presumably weather-related). Anyone got evidence to support this?
Looking genuinely terrible in the areas I normally tend to pick, though not checked everywhere yet. Found some bushes that have one or two tiny little dried up sloes on and not much else. Hopefully get some proper ones from somewhere in the next few weeks
Japveesix said:
FurtiveFreddy said:
I'd heard the sloe crop wasn't going to be good this year (presumably weather-related). Anyone got evidence to support this?
Looking genuinely terrible in the areas I normally tend to pick, though not checked everywhere yet. Found some bushes that have one or two tiny little dried up sloes on and not much else. Hopefully get some proper ones from somewhere in the next few weeks
This year, there isn't a single sloe on it
Mobile Chicane said:
I've got a blackthorn hedge in the garden I'd normally get a Kg of sloes from.
This year, there isn't a single sloe on it
Blimey! We were thinking of planting some ourselves, but maybe that's not such a good idea.This year, there isn't a single sloe on it
Took a look at our local sloe plantation today and it's not looking too bad, but they're not as good as last year. Just need to work out when the right time is to pick as I have a feeling they're going to be gone if we leave it until the first frost.
FurtiveFreddy said:
Mobile Chicane said:
I've got a blackthorn hedge in the garden I'd normally get a Kg of sloes from.
This year, there isn't a single sloe on it
Blimey! We were thinking of planting some ourselves, but maybe that's not such a good idea.This year, there isn't a single sloe on it
Took a look at our local sloe plantation today and it's not looking too bad, but they're not as good as last year. Just need to work out when the right time is to pick as I have a feeling they're going to be gone if we leave it until the first frost.
You don't need masses of it either - mine's blended with berberis, cotoneaster and flowering currant to give contrasting colours, textures, and autumn berries.
That field? The location of which I posted back in April in Hortonwood?
Nothing of consequence. Even the small but usually plentiful bushes where we walk the pooch are looking bereft.
It's just as well the cherries from Hortonwood are doing their stuff in i) the cherry brandy DJ and ii) have done their stuff in 2 gallons of cherry wine just bottled
Nothing of consequence. Even the small but usually plentiful bushes where we walk the pooch are looking bereft.
It's just as well the cherries from Hortonwood are doing their stuff in i) the cherry brandy DJ and ii) have done their stuff in 2 gallons of cherry wine just bottled
Mobile Chicane said:
Do plant some blackthorn in your hedge. It looks good and is impenetrable to burglars.
You don't need masses of it either - mine's blended with berberis, cotoneaster and flowering currant to give contrasting colours, textures, and autumn berries.
Where did you get your blackthorns from and how mature were they when you planted them? I understand they're slow-growing, is that right?You don't need masses of it either - mine's blended with berberis, cotoneaster and flowering currant to give contrasting colours, textures, and autumn berries.
FurtiveFreddy said:
Mobile Chicane said:
Do plant some blackthorn in your hedge. It looks good and is impenetrable to burglars.
You don't need masses of it either - mine's blended with berberis, cotoneaster and flowering currant to give contrasting colours, textures, and autumn berries.
Where did you get your blackthorns from and how mature were they when you planted them? I understand they're slow-growing, is that right?You don't need masses of it either - mine's blended with berberis, cotoneaster and flowering currant to give contrasting colours, textures, and autumn berries.
Puggit said:
I've got some young bushes growing in the border in front of our house (which separates us from a playground) - it's not growing like bamboo but it's not very slow either. Just had a google for some more and this site looks cheap! http://www.ashridgetrees.co.uk/Blackthorn-Sloe-Pru... (no connection etc!)
We live next to a school and that's exactly what we want to do. Thanks, I think we'll be planting some this winter. Just hope they can cope our terrible soil!Gassing Station | Food, Drink & Restaurants | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff