micky 3,325 Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 We did well making Sloe Wine last year so this year we were going to make around 20 gallons the problem is though the trees are almost devoid of fruit ! anyone else finding this . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 21,863 Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Got Slows here Micky. But looking all Walnut tree are empty mate. Strange must be the frosts in the spring. Cheers Arry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 6,010 Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 I've not seen as many sweet chestnuts as this year though... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 6,010 Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Going to have a look for sloes next week, but I've not noticed any bumper crops anywhere.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,793 Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Borr said: Going to have a look for sloes next week, but I've not noticed any bumper crops anywhere.... Same here, our local place has been very poor, same for the berries on the trees. Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackthelad 1,893 Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 2 hours ago, micky said: We did well making Sloe Wine last year so this year we were going to make around 20 gallons the problem is though the trees are almost devoid of fruit ! anyone else finding this . apples plums and sloes all done well here trees hanging....perthshire....rowan tress hangin in berries to they say thats a sign of a hard winter...heres hoping Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenj 131 Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 Plenty of apples for cider, but very few sloes around. Will have to make last year's stock of sloe gin last. No Christmas visitors last year, so had a couple of bottles left over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 6,010 Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 I've got about four bottles worth in a demijohn, but going to thin it down with more gin as it's far too sweet for my taste... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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