As a little girl I remember my grandfather used to pick them in the fall. Then he was removing the spiky tips and bits of stems,
Oh, we use to make a jam, the best and most painful taste Ive ever experienced. Still seeing them dying slowly mostly next to the road, this year I'm late, but next might dry them for the tea - no spiky tips removal required.
Fav.👌
RE: Rosehips for the finches.