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Quote of the day:
“… then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
– William Wordsworth
Forage in March for:
Cleavers, Dandelion flowers and leaves, Gorse flowers, Ground Elder , Hop shoots, Alexanders, Primroses, Wild Plum blossom, Sweet Violets
Tag Archives: Juglans regia
Sweet Preserved Walnuts – Stealing a march on the squirrels
Since getting involved with the National Juglans Collection at Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire, I’ve become fascinated with all things walnut. For instance, did you know that: In China, particularly Beijing, the nuts are traditionally used in finger or hand exercises … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Trees
Tagged #GYO, Gardening, Juglans regia, Preserves, Recipes, Sweet walnut preserve, Walnuts
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A walnut collection and hard graft
I know that I’ve mentioned before that the National Trust at Wimpole Estate looks after a National Collection of Juglans. One of the reasons that Plant Heritage encourages the creation of national collections is to future-proof the incredible stock of … Continue reading
Posted in Food, fruit, Trees, Wimpole Hall
Tagged Gardening, Grafting, Horticulture, Juglans regia, National Collection, Walnuts, Wimpole Estate
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It’s Raining Walnuts ….
If you are lucky enough to have a walnut* tree in your garden or, perhaps even better, if you know someone who has a walnut tree in their garden (they are pretty large trees after all), now is the time … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Nature, Trees
Tagged crops, delicious, English walnut, fresh, Gardening, Harvest, Juglans regia, Persian walnut, Walnuts, wet walnuts
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