Last autumn, I noticed an apple tree near where I park my car for work which was laden with apples. No one was picking them and they were falling all over the road.
This year, I have come across a more extra-ordinary situation. My village Britain-in-Bloom group had planted various fruit trees on Canal Trust land. So, the trees are owned by one group but not being looked after by anyone it seems, fenced off and surrounded by nettles.
Of course, trees by water is no bad thing but the situation begs the question of why they are fruit trees and why they aren’t being made accessible to the public.
Fortunately, we did find a wild tree elsewhere, along with rosehips, so my friend and I had a productive forage. Sadly, we were too late for the blackberries but I will try to remember this for next year. At least I’ve still got preserves to use up from last year’s pickings.
Growing out of chaos 
I love the idea that fruit trees are grown in public areas, but they should then be made available to the public of course. Can you find out if you would be allowed to pick some Helen?
I was thinking of contacting the Canal Trust to find out what they intend with the trees, Agnes. Maybe there is something in place as it is most peculiar if not…
Indeed Helen, good thinking! Have a peaceful weekend.
Thanks you, Agnes. I hope you do, too.