Rosehips are royals of the hedgerow

IN the days before vitamins were sold in jars, people relied on the autumnal abundance of mother nature to fend off winter colds and flus. 

In this respect rosehips are the royals of the hedgerow with their vibrant red swellings, not only brightening up winter hedgerows but also being esteemed for their edible and medicinal merits.

A rosehip is merely the fruit of a rose and like the majority of fruits, most of the food value and nutrition lies in its skin. It contains higher percentages of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, iron and calcium than oranges, lemons and blackcurrants.