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Blackberry collecting

Blackberries – the fruit of the bramble plant – grow on most hedgerows, footpaths and field edges. The bramble is a really common weed that spreads like crazy every year and takes over if it’s not cut back. But it produces the most amazing fruits.

What you need

 A collection bag (sandwich bag or similar)

 A pair of gloves (optional)

What to do

1 Blackberries are at their best from August to October, depending on the year. If the fruits are not yet ripe, go back in a few weeks or when you judge they’ll be ready. Some years give a better harvest than others, but if you go looking at the right time you’ll find at least some.

2 Take care when picking blackberries as the spines on the plants can scratch your hands. Wear gloves if you prefer, but these do interfere with the process of collecting – soft blackberries are easily squashed – and you might be better off without them!

3 Don’t pick the berries that are growing too close to busy roads or to the ground, especially in areas where dog walkers are common – for obvious reasons.