Most traditional orchards consisted only of grass between the fruit trees, which was grazed or cut for hay. But in many a range of soft fruit was also cultivated.
I am always amazed at how it is possible to come across unexpected connections. Last Thursday I worked as a poll clerk for the first time. The polling station to which I was allocated was in...
March and April can be a difficult time for traditional fruit based cooking - especially after a warm late winter, early spring, such as the worrying record breaking (20 degree plus) February...
Red cabbage apple and celery salad This is a sort of a cross between a Waldorf Salad and a Coleslaw! It is a good winter salad which goes well with cold meat and baked potatoes --- good for...
Prof Tom Williamson has been out and about at some of the most fascinating orchards our surveyors have uncovered - and picking some apple identification skills too! ...
This list is an aide memoire for people helping to select trees for new plantings as community orchards. Species and Varieties: The orchard will be owned by the community, and the community...