The wild larder...native plants naturally present in hedgerows and woodlands in the countryside which will provide fresh produce beneficial for both wildlife and you...the best of both worlds. Flowers for bees, berries for birds; but also fragrant elderflowers for thirst-quenching cordial; homemade blackberry jam; dry roasted hazelnuts...

The wild fruit plants we sell are all versatile - they can be simply grown within an 'edible hedgerow' or fruit border or even as part of more naturalised productive garden planting - in line with forest gardening and permaculture principles. All plants are organically and sustainably grown in our nursery. They are delivered packed with straw/hay mulch and our unique planting guide.

The classic hedgerow fruit from our childhoods; fantastic in pies, crumbles, jams and summer puddings. There are around 2,000 micro-species varying from region to region. The fruit forms between July and October, and is initially green before turning a deep purlple black. Blackberry can be quite vigorous so is best avoided in really small gardens - pruning cannot be neglected. Often grown along a fence or as part of a hedgerow, although a single palnt can take up anything from 3m to 4.5 mof space. Only part deciduous.

Sold in 3 litre pot.

£5.49

A fast growing and extremely productive plant, elder is one of the most underrated of all small trees/shrubs. It produces large sprays of delicate creamy white and very fragrant flowers in June which transform many of the hedgerows around our village - one of the best and most memorable aromas of early summer. The flavour and fragrance of these flowers can be harnessed in a huge range of ways, from cordial, to sorbets, jams, jellies, purees and firtters or to combine with other fruits, such as gooseberry. Elder also produces clusters of small edible berries in autumn - useful when combined with other fruits in crumbles, or to make distinctively flavoured elderberry wine. If left uncut elder will grow up to 4 metres in height. Will grow in full sun or shaded conditions.

Sold in a 3 litre pot

£5.49

A lush native tree that was traditionally coppiced for its upright poles, hazel produces a fine display of yellow catkins to brighten the short new-year winter days. It produces large mid-green leaves, and a crop of edible hazelnuts in September. These can be used in a range of recipes, from simple roasting, to biscuits, crumbles and cakes. Hazel can grow up to 6-7 metres in height if left uncut, and grows best in semi-shaded conditions.

Sold in 3 litre pot

£5.49

Although it is unclear whether the gooseberry is a true native, it is often found growing in hedgerows within Britain and can be locally common. It bears delicious hairy green-yellow fruits soemetimes as early as May, and is best planted in a location that receives some direct sunlight, though unlike other fruit bushes can tolerate some shade. and wind. The fruit can be used in crumbles, pies, as a 'fool', but also as a sorbet or cordial. Gooseberry bushes are renowed for being long lived and also respond well to pruning.

Sold in a 3 litre pot.

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