It's certainly looking like a very good year for hedgerow fruits; Elder, Haw, Sloe and Rose-hip bejewel our hedgerows and shrub land. I don't remember seeing such large numbers of Haws on the trees or such large Sloes, they too in great quantities. With such bumper crops available, jams, sauces and wines should be on the agenda of many a bush craft and wild food enthusiast. Some folklore suggests this is natures way of preparing her inhabitants for a harsh winter to come. Here's hoping. We could do with a good crisp winter.
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