Jim Grant 4 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) Thats it then, relatively sober year next year unless you are into Gooseberry Vodka or something. Edited October 27, 2008 by Jim Grant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevegg 0 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I suppose the lesson learned there is when there is plenty pick them and leave them in the freezer for when there are none. Kev. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I was wondering the same thing as my usual haunts are bare........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogger 100 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 i know where theres a strip of bushes laiden with fruit but its a secret ha ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Blimey, I hadn't realised there was a shortage, I haven't even looked round my land yet!! I made 4 ltrs of Sloe gin last year and its bloomin gorgeous....Now coming out for the start of the season :tongue4: I'll have a look out tomorrow and see whats about.... I saw they were selling sloes on ebay last year! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevegg 0 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Found some in the depths of our freezer. Also found a box of bilberries so started two lots off- 1 sloe on its own, one sloe and bilberry. Kev. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Well, I had a look yesterday round my fields, and all thats there are a few dried shriveld ones The previous 3 years have been bumper crops, so I wonder what has specifically influenced this years shortage? I just gave my father in law 1 1/2 ltrs of last years I made, and am wishing I kept it for ourselves now hey ho! One thing I did notice is lots of rosehips though.... anyone know a recipe for them? PS! Check out ebay!!!! There are people selling them from between £6 and £9 per lb!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MuttleMcTuttle 21 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 No sloes at all on my hedges this year A friend of mine has sold sloes on ebay for several years now... raised enough to buy a pianola one year... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevegg 0 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 One thing I did notice is lots of rosehips though.... anyone know a recipe for them? I've just made some rosehip wine-don't know what it'll be like, it didn't smell that good. I've just started some blackberry gin as well. Kev. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doris 6 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 there was loadsa sloes down this neck of the woods this year and every year, but I am on the south coast in hants Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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