The Nuttery ORGD03 Original Seed Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder, Ocean Green

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Also one short nuttery tunnel, with 3 hazel on each side, although this wasn’t installed specifically for nuts for human consumption as it was part of a wildlife orientated design. Walnut, Juglans regia, probably introduced into Britain in the sixteenth century. The taste difference between a fresh or green walnut and the dried ones most of us are familiar with, is vast. But you will need a large garden – some get up to 150 foot tall, although this will take a good few years. Or find the variety ‘Rita’ which makes about 30 foot tall. Remember that Walnut trees are wide so allow room for spread. Nuts offer us something different. We rarely eat the outer shell, although we may use it for other things. What we’re after – just like squirrels – is the vitamin and protein rich seed inside: ie the nut. Producing these rich seeds is an energy expensive business for the tree, and the gain is less sure than with fruit. Some animals, squirrels for example, are good propagators as they bury many nuts but don’t eat them all. But as with fruit trees, humans do propagate and grow nut trees, although not to the same extent in a garden context. Set out your plan with canes — any undulation can throw a plan out. Views are important, so finesse by eye

At nearly 800ft, Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns and is famous as a centre for antiques. The Roman Fosse Way from Cirencester to Leicester passes through it and it probably dates from a prehistoric fortified settlement on top of the hill. However, for humans animals and birds, the real difference is in the eating. With fruit we consume a sweet, juicy treat which is the fleshy outer casing. In terms of energy this is economical for the plant to produce and the likelihood is that the animals and birds will distribute the seeds for the tree. (Generally in a nutritious coating 😉) Broadview’ and ‘Franquette’ are reliable, early yielding, delicious cultivars. ‘Rita’ is smaller than most No cultivars. Both American and European bladdernuts are available, with a similar pistachio flavourIt can be difficult to stop squirrels from getting into your bird feeding station or feeder. They are very agile creatures and can easily climb feeder poles .

Secondly, it can cause damage to the feeder itself; squirrels often break feeders, including hanging bird feeders, when trying to access the food. You will generally need more than one walnut tree to ensure pollination, although some grafted trees should produce within 3 – 4 years. The difference between fruits and nuts is sometimes a bit blurred, and its not untrue to say that they are similar. They both have an outer casing containing a seed or seeds. Domestic nutteries were a regular feature from at least the sixteenth century, with cultivated varieties of hazel as well as the native species. Although they were a means of adding extra food to the table at a time when many households were largely self-sufficient, they could also be decorative. Hazel was the most commonly grown nut tree, but Sweet Chestnut and Walnut were also grown. Almonds were only grown in sheltered and more southerly gardens.They’d been brought in by the Romans but their cultivation has been a bit hit and miss in Britain.Belle Epine’, ‘Bouche de Bétizac’, ‘Marigoule’, ‘Marlhac’. ‘Marigoule’ is the most reliable partially self-fertile variety Most walnuts can take up to 10 years to produce, but try these cultivars for a crop at a younger age –

Some easily available almonds for a nuttery include these two which are hardier and more resistant to leaf curl – Located in the centre of the beautiful Cotswold village of Notgrove is a popular cafe for cycling groups of all sizes, serving up delicious home cooked breakfasts, lunches, daily specials, cakes and coffee. Also known as white walnut. Hardiest of the walnut family. Partially self-fertile and can be pollinated by walnuts and especially heartnuts

A simple definition would be to call it an orchard where nuts are grown instead of, or as well as, fruit trees.