ontherye32 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I was hoping to collect some berries - rowans, blackberries,crab apples or anything else that might make a nice jar of jam. Does anyone know any good spots around ED or a short drive away?Thanks. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheilarose Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 There are masses of blackberries on One Tree Hill. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-355908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity girl Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 There should be plenty of blackberries along Greendale Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-355912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironjawcannon Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Many of the side streets have crab apples and rowan berries. Sorry can't think of particular ones at the moment, but you could cruise the streets........ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-355962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellwood Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 There are tonnes of crab apples in the park by Sainsbury's. I collected a horde last year but didn't have a suitable pan to make jelly with them, I'm looking to do that this year now I have the pan, so please leave some :P. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-355967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherye32 Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Thanks everyone. Off to forage so will see how I get on! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-355973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Dulwich Woods are good for blackberries... you do have to look away from the main walking areas though :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-355992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Micklewright Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I had some wild blackberries this morning and they were wonderful! Lovely and ripe Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 If you see any sloes let me know where! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Barber Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Worth trying Dawson's Hill/Heights. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherye32 Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Well we found loads of blackberries in Dulwich Wood, mulberries in Peckham Rye (they had been pretty well picked recently), elderberries everywhere and rowan berries near Dawson Heights. We did see sloes but only in private gardens I'm afraid!Didn't make any jam this time but had a lovely summer fruit cake for our efforts! Will go collecting again soon.Thanks everyone for the tips. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applespider Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Hmm... even if the sloes are in private gardens, it may be worthwhile knocking on the doors and asking if you'd be able to pick them since lots of fruit in gardens does end up going to waste.You could always offer them some sloe gin once you've made it in payment... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eater81 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I wouldn't touch any of the wild berries round here, if they haven't been pissed on by some filthy mutt they will be so impregnated with pollution, they will be unfit for human consumption. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmora Man Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Nunhead cemetery. Masses of blackberries. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Picked just over a pound of wild cherry plums on P.Rye this morning which I shall make into jam supplemented by windfall damsons/plums (how do you tell the difference?) from a tree at the bottom of Warwick Park. The WP tree is extremely bountiful so lots of pickings for everyone.There is also a hazel tree next to it. I've picked up a few that have blown down and they taste wonderful. Does anyone fancy coming with me and a stepladder and looking rather silly to harvest some more? Or have any ideas how to get them before the squirrels?Edited to add: I was thwarted from picking some damsons from the trail that runs by the side of Hornimans - they are right up at the end by the pool. The gates were locked despite the notice saying they are open daily until 4pm. I shan't bother to go up again, so someone else may like to try. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryedalema Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Try down the sides lanes of Camberwell cemetery (the Forest Hill Road one) - it's heaving with blackberries. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dita-on-tees Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 PGC I have PM'd you Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
berryberry Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I'd love to come pgc, how about an impromptu foragers society Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 How about a hazel nut/plum expedition tomorrow at 11 am? I'm at Goose Green, is that a good place to meet? Then we could walk or take my old banger to Warwick Gardens? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 We've just been blackberry picking at the Camberwell cemetary on Forest Hill Road, got a few small berries but the bushes have been pretty well picked over already so not much left. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclectic Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 we went to one tree hill this morning and got quite a few blackberries, in the process now of making lots of jam! there were a few others there picking blackberries too! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlteenie Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Sloe berries in Belair Park. Picked some this afternoon, along with loads of brambles. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Anyone know where I can get some cellophane jam lids? Tried Sainsburys and Morrisons to no avail. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 We picked loads of blackberries in Belair Park too! Enough for crumble and some for the freezer. Cellophane lids: could try the cookshop on Lordship lane or AJ Farmer? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Anyone know where I can get some cellophane jam> lids? Tried Sainsburys and Morrisons to no avail.Lakeland - I think they have a store in Bromley, but good online/telephone sales team and fast delivery too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12974-where-can-i-collect-berriesfruit/#findComment-356437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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