Edible Hedging

[gojiberry]

My daughter lives in an exposed part of Scotland and recently had her brand new greenhouse blown down (complete write off) She is in the process of replacing with a stronger one but wants to plant a hedge to help protect it. I have read recently an article, but can't remember where, on an edible type hedging I.E. hazel for nuts. Can you grapes help out with suggestions. or tell me where I saw the article.

gojilottie

[shirlthegirl43]

I believe the term is 'fedge' - this may help you google for it.

[SarzWix]

Blackthorn - Sloes
Hazel - Nuts
Elder - Elderberries
Dog Rose - Rosehips
Myrobalan (Cherry) Plum - Small plum
Japanese Quince - small quince
Crab apple - tiny apple for preserving/brewing
Blackberries - to twine through the lot

This nursery does packs of Edible Hedging (bareroot 2-3ft)
Hedging Collections from Buckingham Nurseries

[kernowyon]

i thought about an edible hegde to protect a greenhouse, but then was concerned about how much shade it would cast when in full leaf.

still like the idea but just cant work out where to site it!

[TPeers]

Bakker do a hedging selections - not the cheapest or posibly the best, but some where to start.

Bakker

[Birdie Wife]

Whereabouts in Scotland is she? Fruiting hedge-tye plants grow slowly up here in the cold and windy conditions - a fence might be a more durable option for starters, and then she could grow things around it to give more protection and make the fence look a bit prettier. Living willow makes a fast and decorative hedge but can't eat it sadly.

[southlondongardener]

On GQT they suggested worcester berries.

[Two_Sheds]

I've got this book, its got a good section on edible fedges ...
Amazon.co.uk: Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-scale Permaculture: Amazon.co.uk:: John Todd