fruit & nuts
Kentish Cob Nut
Kentish Cob Nuts, also known as 'Longue d'Espagne'
If you are keen on growing hazel trees for their nuts, it might be worthwhile getting hold of a specific variety which has been bred to give extra large nuts.
The most popular English variety is the Kentish Cob Nut, which is available in Europe as Longue d’Espagne. Available [...]
Local Damson
This small damson plum gives fruit most years. Although not as large as the plums in the shops, the fruit has a wonderful taste, and also makes excellent jam.
The tree does not require grafting and is propagated by suckers (copiously produced). It is very commonly found beside old houses and stone ruins, where it was [...]
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Gardening
