We received our hazelnut trees this past week from Country Trading, three each of Whiteheart and Merveille de Bollwiller. They will be planted shortly in the Cottage Paddock, to the left of the drive going down to the pond. They are meant to turn golden in autumn, so we're planting the grove here for color and due to space considerations. John thinks we're running out of room around the new house site, at least until the house is there and we have a better idea on the rest of the landscaping.
Interesting to read that Hazel has the reputation of being a magical tree. The wood can be twisted and even knotted, was used for rods to ward off evil spirits and for divining water, along with thatching spars, firewood and furniture. In parts of England the nuts were carried as charms or to ward off rheumatism, while in Ireland it was considered to be the tree of knowledge.
It is great to think that we have a few more magical trees at Struan Farm!
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