The Rowan

06/17/2024

How do rowan fruits spread?
Low cherry trees, mountain ash, as well as berry bushes - elderberry, viburnum, rose hip and herbaceous plants - lily of the valley, etc. spread their seeds with the help of animals. The juicy fruits of these plants are eaten by birds, and the undigested seeds fall into the ground and germinate.

06/17/2024

How does the mountain ash bloom?
Rowan is also very decorative in its spring white bloom. It blooms in May-June with white umbrellas that gradually turn into red or orange round, bitter berries that ripen at the beginning of autumn and hang on the branches all winter, being excellent food for birds.

06/15/2024

06/15/2024

What does a mountain ash look like?
Common mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) is a graceful tree or bush with light bark, a graceful crown, bright red-orange clusters and thin spreading shoots. It is not only beautiful, but also very useful. It is believed that mountain ash is a frost-resistant and hardy plant that reaches a height of 15 m.

06/13/2024

Where to plant rowan?
A tree planted in the east will bring peace and understanding to the family. And to attract luck and happiness, rowan was planted on the western side of the plot. If you want to protect your home from thieves and fire, plant three rowan trees near the house.

06/11/2024

One of the most commonly asked questions is if we make a flavoured gin – and the answer is: we don’t need to! Crosskirk Bay Gin is packed with flavour without the need for infusing or adding syrups. For us, it’s all about the .

With 17 botanicals in our gin, there’s plenty of flavour all on its own! Italian juniper, angelica root, and Scots pine create that classic gin flavour, while lemon and grapefruit peel partner with cardamom, cinnamon, and szechuan and pink peppercorn to create that beautiful warm citrus flavour Crosskirk Bay Gin is known for. Sea buckthorn, rowan berry, lemon verbena, and Icelandic moss bring a sweetness to our gin for an easy-drinking, smooth finish.

06/11/2024

Why was the mountain ash so named?
People say "Rowberry is the decoration of our nature." Let's ask the mountain ash why it is called that. Rowan: Because I am endowed with magical power. A branch with bright red berries can protect a person from all kinds of misfortune.

06/09/2024

Mountain ash is a genus of plants of the rose family. Deciduous trees or shrubs with pinnate or simple leaves. The flowers are bisexual, collected in panicles.