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Blog-10 Mirabelles, Plums and Plumcots In the past I have wondered if my soil, weather, and location suited the needs of Mirabelle trees (an early cropping French form of Plum). I had planted a number 4,7 and 9 years ago … Continued
Its October 11th 2017, the late summer weather is fading and with the first of the leaves turning colour at the end of September and high wind today, the first of the serious leaf fall is commencing and autumn is … Continued
It’s November and the last of the Indian summer has gone, leaves are falling and with only 6 weeks to the shortest day, its feeling as if winter is here. For the keen, the tree buying season is well under … Continued
One of the most common questions asked is ‘What do you eat in the winter months when the weather is less favourable?’ Well there certainly are various leaves and tubers amongst other edible gems, and some of the top fruit … Continued
Please read this in conjunction with the associated chart which you can download by clicking here: The Forest Garden tree availability guide I find myself writing this item in the February / March period, unusually with 75mm of snow on … Continued
It’s early December and apart from a few Malus Rosehip, an edible crab-apple, and Malus Jumbo, the apple harvest is in and has been sold, eaten, or dehydrated and stored for consumption at Christmas and the New Year. Malus Rose … Continued