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Damson Jam done.

Postby Icefever » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:18 am

We're lucky to have 2 damson tree up on our allotment, last year was a let down on the fruit but this year their loaded, we now have 8 jars out in the storage shed. ;)
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Re: Damson Jam done.

Postby popcorn sutton » Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:26 am

i have a damson tree hanging over our back fence so i pick them and make damson gin/vodka
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Re: Damson Jam done.

Postby Mash » Wed Sep 09, 2015 4:53 pm

I planted a few gages a year or so ago. And this year have seen my first fruit - what when where and how I have not a clue.
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Re: Damson Jam done.

Postby Easydrinker » Wed Sep 09, 2015 11:30 pm

Greengages are pretty wild in my recollection of fruit bearing shrubs and trees,and very definitely old school.
A shame as we will miss them only after their demise.

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