There are 2 more hedgerow events [so far] proposed between this and the year end. I will note them here as they arise. To The Walk….
I spoke about it in depth on Friday’s SodShow, but Sunday 9th October saw the Magical Orchard Walk take place with the Ballyboughal Hedgerow Society.
I never knew this was sitting right on our doorstep….. sure, what else would you be doing on a Sunday afternoon
I however how done this walk so many times. Every-time it is simply magical.
A nice mix of never been and experienced, aged from the very young upwards made the day out. Haws or Hawthorn berries were tasted, Sloe’s were eaten for the first time for many, on the go impromptu Nettle leaf eating demonstrations took place all the while varying types and colours of crab apples were tried and tested.
As we travelled, we passed by fields of freshly sown winter wheat, acres of onions that were left never to make it to the super-markets and queried the identification of Charlock versus Rapeseed. The list here could go on for ages….. We even stumbled across a tree into which someone had etched their initials – it was dated 1936.
A great day out. A breath of fresh air. Some apple jelly for my troubles. 😉
