The orchard year: winter - The Orchard Projectbuff.lyWhile ordinary gardeners may be spending more time looking at seed catalogues than being out in the fresh air, this is one of the busiest times of the year for us orchardists.
Choosing Apple Varieties to Plant - The Orchard Projectbuff.lyApples are by far the most diverse fruit in terms of variety. In the UK alone we have developed over 2,500 varieties of apples (of the 7,000 that exist worldwide). This means you could eat a different UK variety every day for over 6 years. Interest in propagating new and wondrous types has been goin...
What does a resilient orchard look like? - The Orchard Projectbuff.lyMany of our orchards are surprisingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Not only is physical damage caused by, for example, late frosts or strong winds, but the stress caused by unpredictable weather makes our trees much more vulnerable to pests and diseases. This all has the effect of re...
How to Prune Old Apple Trees with Orchardist Bob Leverorchardpeople.comVeteran apple trees can still produce fruit after 50 or even 100 years. But there are lots more reasons to care for these trees. Old apple trees also provide habitat for wildlife including birds, bats and beneficial beetles. Learn how to prune and old apple trees in this blog & podcast.