Janus Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) As an 11 or 12 year old in the 1970s, Horse chestnut trees brought me lots of simple pleasure. No mobile phones back then, no Internet and only 3 channels on our black & white TV. We used to walk to Barnbrough where these trees grew. I never forgot the pleasure and anticipation of walking the 4 miles or so on a mild sunny evening after school early in September. These days I live where these trees grow only meters away. From September the area is showered with their shiny 'seeds' Between us, the squirrels and me sow the conkers in the ground. One thing I have in common with the squirrels now is that our memories are on par with each other. Growing these trees is my way of giving something back. So, each year I end up with these young conker trees. I am looking for more places to plant them, and it is getting increasingly difficult to identify suitable areas. Can anyone help please? Thanks. * Edited June 16, 2018 by Janus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 You really should be careful carrying your conkers about in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad-dad Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Cobnar Wood, Rivelin, Mayfield Valley, top end of Little Roe Wood and Limb Brook spring to mind but I'm not sure it would be legal. Maybe, maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 So, each year I end up with these young conker trees. I am looking for more places to plant them, and it is getting increasingly difficult to identify suitable areas. Can anyone help please? In Sheffield, you should plant them anywhere, where the council will not chop them down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lectrolove Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 What a lovely idea. I was going to suggest my back garden I ran it past my husband and he vetoed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumn Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 My sons planted one in a pot in our garden when they were younger . I’ve repotted it about 4 times now . My sons are now 37 ,34 and 29 so as you can guess it’s been growing a fair long time .Its a talking piece in our small garden . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddysbuddy Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 As an 11 or 12 year old in the 1970s, Horse chestnut trees brought me lots of simple pleasure. No mobile phones back then, no Internet and only 3 channels on our black & white TV. We used to walk to Barnbrough where these trees grew. I never forgot the pleasure and anticipation of walking the 4 miles or so on a mild sunny evening after school early in September. These days I live where these trees grow only meters away. From September the area is showered with their shiny 'seeds' Between us, the squirrels and me sow the conkers in the ground. One thing I have in common with the squirrels now is that our memories are on par with each other. Growing these trees is my way of giving something back. So, each year I end up with these young conker trees. I am looking for more places to plant them, and it is getting increasingly difficult to identify suitable areas. Can anyone help please? Thanks. * hello there, I have just donated some oak trees and birch trees that grew from self sets in my garden. if you email Tim.Shortland@sheffield .gov I am sure he would be happy to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 What a lovely idea. I was going to suggest my back garden I ran it past my husband and he vetoed it. Very wise of him.They grow high and wide. Our house insurer asked if we have a tree (I forget the hight) within 30 feet of the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Very wise of him.They grow high and wide. Our house insurer asked if we have a tree (I forget the hight) within 30 feet of the house. I plant trees in any place I think they wont get cut down, in public land; the worst that can happen is they get cut down, tree seeds get deposited anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 hello there, I have just donated some oak trees and birch trees that grew from self sets in my garden. if you email Tim.Shortland@sheffield .gov I am sure he would be happy to help you. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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