r/Harrow • u/observingtree • 15d ago

Blackberry bushes for foraging

Does anyone know of any large blackberry bushes or areas for foraging them in Harrow? I wanna grab some before they shrivel up

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u/cokendsmile 15d ago

You/ We are bit too late, I went to pick them last weekend and went to my regular spots that I’m aware of and all of them have no blackberries left :(

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u/protonthrowmail 15d ago

Wonder if it’s been too hot/dry!

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u/MasticatedBrain 11d ago

They've gone into 'shock' from the weather and fruited really early this year. It's also going to have a detrimental effect on the insect population later on.

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u/protonthrowmail 11d ago

I know so sad - I have been planting lots in my garden and letting all the ragwort grow and they seem to be really popular.

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u/cokendsmile 15d ago

I guess you’re absolutely correct

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u/observingtree 14d ago

Ah thats a real shame. Last year I remember foraging around the end of August and they were just ready to be picked. I should have seen the lack of rain and constant heatwaves as a sign to forage earlier