Ornamental Edibles

doccat5
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Ornamental Edibles Feb 5, 2008 16:05:40 GMT -5

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Post by doccat5 on Feb 5, 2008 16:05:40 GMT -5

We love rose hips, I make jelly and jams with them as well as tea. My Thomas Lipton, throws them like crazy. It's my pride and joy, since I got it for free as a little stick that didn't look so good. Now it's 18' tall and 20' across. I'm propagating 4 more, the thorns on this rose should make a lovely hedge. I ordered 4 more rambler type recommended to give nice big hips. Plus they make wonderful portpourri. I usually give them as gifts for Xmas.

plantsnobin Guest	Ornamental Edibles Feb 5, 2008 18:25:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by plantsnobin on Feb 5, 2008 18:25:53 GMT -5 doccat-would you mind giving us your recipe? I grow lots of old roses, but I have never tried any tea or jams. I was never sure exactly what to do with the hips for tea, and what does it taste like? Thanks, Karen

sandbar master gardener Posts: 737	Ornamental Edibles Feb 7, 2008 23:01:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandbar on Feb 7, 2008 23:01:20 GMT -5 I echo the request for tea recipes!
	1/2 acre market garden, nice loam with a little too much clay. Farm has gently rolling hills at 1250' elevation, with commercial crops (rented acerage), pasture, and wood lot.

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Post by sandbar on Feb 7, 2008 23:01:20 GMT -5

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