Rowan berries show us how nature is stocking its larder for winter

Peter Dowdall branches out to take a look at the mountain ash or rowan.

A lot of berries on the tree means a harsh winter to come — that’s nature taking care of its own and it’s nature stocking the larder. I’m sure you’ve heard all this said in the past and who am I to argue? I would never attempt to second-guess nature nor presume that I know more.