Plums have a long history in the UK. They were introduced by the Romans who brought them from Western Asia. Plums became popular in the Middle Ages, and Chaucer wrote about plums in the 14th Century, referencing “A garden with ‘ploumes’ and ‘bulaces.'” Plum pies and tarts are a traditional destination for the ripe plums of mid-August. We were lucky to have a neighbour who offered us free access to…
