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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.

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...

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.

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote:

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> 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.

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