
John Hayes (62)


How to tell fruit trees and bushes from their flowers with way more pictures of blossom than is necessary.

How to stay safe when foraging.

How to start foraging and what equipment you will need when out and about.

How many currant bushes do you need? My currant calculator will tell you, along with expected yields and space requirements.

Homemade double strength marmalade recipe for Parkinson's sufferers. Pictures and video of every stage.

Good fences make good neighbours. Fencing your allotment - 11 ideas from budget setups to fancy fixes.

Fruit

Foraging terminology.

Foraging is far more than collecting wild food.

Foraging for mushrooms.

Foraging FAQ.

Foraging

Finding foraging sites.

Exploring Red Currant varieties or cultivars and does it make any difference.

Earth

Drying soft fruits. 4 methods shown, which fruits produce the best results and the one you shouldn't bother with.

Drink
Disclaimer

Digging in, how to tame the jungle that is your new allotment without losing the plot!

Depaving for a greener future: When it makes sense and the best practices.

Currant affairs: A snip-tastic guide to pruning redcurrants and whitecurrants. With before and after pictures and video.

Contact me

Chickens and livestock on allotments

Can you survive off foraging and make it pay?

Buy my double strength Parkinson's marmalade.

Beyond the beans and cabbages - 17 plants you can grow on your allotment you probably never thought about.

Allotments, how to snag one and what to expect when you get to the other side.
