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    Growing early ( as in Iron Age/ Saxon ) food plants?

    Hi, I'm involved in Medieval re-enactment and I think what you are doing is great idea. We try to get as close as we can to using historical stuff for cooking displays, but not many places sell white, yellow or purple carrots. Last year I had a play and grew some Carlin (marple, pigeon) peas...
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    Do you regularly forage?

    If I'm out for a walk then the chance to add anything to the table is always good. I have not bought a jar of jam or chutney for the last ten years or so. I make it from what comes out of the garden or hedgerow. Just started making some cider this year with some apples a friend doesn't use...
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    inspirational movies or docu`s

    Hi guys thanks for posting these. I've just watched alone in Alaska. Amazing couple with some soon to vanish skills and mind set.
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    Hi from North Yorkshire

    Thanks all for the welcomes. MT606 I live in North Yorkshire by and about 3/4 of a mile, but we have a Lancashire postcode. Don't know how or why just one of those things.
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    Hi from North Yorkshire

    Hi All, I have been looking at this forum for ages and thought it about time I joined. I have been interested in the outdoors for many years and have been involved with Medieval re-enactment for 12 years. Thanks again for all the useful information you guys post. Cheers Aaron