fluffyfeet Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 After spending the weekend canoeing on the Wye, we were waiting for our lift at Monmouth when I noticed some fruit on the bushes nearby. On closer inspection (and tasting) I suspected some of them were Green Gages and the others were probably from the Plum family. All tasted lovely and we've had no ill effects - also it was evident that the bushes had been picked previously as all the lower branches were bare. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what they might have been - unfortunately I did not take pic's before chucking them all in a pan for jamming. Descriptions are - green small plums, which I think were Green Gages, something the size of a cherry that were the colour of a nectarine and tasted similar, and some that looked like peach coloured grapes. Anyway, suggestions appreciated - and I'll bring a jar to Tasha's for the tombola! Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 A wild cherry variety. My parent have a cherry tree that has fruit the colour and size that you described, it is lovely and sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 They could also be wild plums. I find them when I'm out with the dog so I've just stripped the local bushes of red plums and made lots of chutney. I'm now waiting for the golden ones to ripen! Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 OH has treated himself to a book called "Hedgerow" - I think it's something to do with HFW and River Cottage. Goodness knows what we'll (or rather I) will be subjected to in the near future! As long as it isn't some furry animal . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Ooooh, had my eye on that book. The recipe for battered squirrel is supposed to be wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Dawn, here is a photo of the Mirabelles I was telling you about, we eat loads when we're in France...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
