Janus   28 #1 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cgksheff   44 #2 Posted June 16, 2018 You really should be careful carrying your conkers about in public. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mad-dad   29 #3 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid   218 #4 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lectrolove   10 #5 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
autumn   10 #6 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 . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
buddysbuddy   12 #7 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
davyboy   19 #8 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid   218 #9 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Janus   28 #10 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...