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Category: Quotations

Dr A. W. Chase, on the Health Benefits of Apples

This C19th medical man was clearly a big fan of the humble apple and its wealth of health-giving properties.

Published January 26, 2023
Categorised as Quotations Tagged apple, Dr A W Chase, health, medicine

John Phin, on Avoiding (not Making) ‘Cider Without Apples’

Cider Without Apples? An obvious fraud. You definitely shouldn’t try this C19th recipe. Seriously. Don’t do it.

Published January 7, 2023
Categorised as Quotations Tagged apples, C19th, cider, cider without apples, John Phin, recipe

Charles Bellingham, on Recovering Old Trees, C17th Style

Got an old fruit tree that could do with a boost? Mr Bellingham has a suggestion, but you might not like it very much…

Published April 1, 2022
Categorised as Quotations Tagged C17th, Charles Bellingham, fertilisation

Sir James Justice, on The Errors of Fruit Sellers

How would you prefer your apples, Sir James? Why, in a straw-lined, paper-padded barrel. Obviously.

Published February 19, 2022
Categorised as Quotations Tagged C18th, fruit quality, Sir James Justice

William B. Page, on C19th Apple Tree Pest Control

The whole race of apple-trees is threatened with extirpation? Quick, to the chemicals cupboard!

Published January 29, 2022
Categorised as Orchard P&D, Quotations Tagged apple, C19th, insect damage, orchard pest, pest control

Prof. R. W. Lazenby, on the Perfect Apple

Here’s one late nineteenth century Professor’s criteria for apple perfection. Do you agree?

Published January 24, 2022
Categorised as Quotations Tagged apple, C19th, R W Lazenby

Amelia Simmons, on Grafting a ‘Family Tree’

Words of wisdom here on how to keep youngsters out of mischief by teaching them the art of apple tree grafting.

Published January 10, 2022
Categorised as Quotations, Top Fruit Grafting Tagged Amelia Simmons, C18th, family tree, grafting

Marion Harland, on Seasonal Fruit, that Wholesome Dessert

A few wise words on the benefits of serving fresh fruit and nuts at the dinner table, from the 1886 pen of Mrs Harland.

Published November 23, 2021
Categorised as Quotations Tagged C19th, dessert, dinner, fresh fruit, Marion Harland

John Worlidge, on Cutting-Edge Pressing Technology

If it’s a fruit-pressing technological breakthrough that you’re looking for, you need look no further.

Published October 28, 2021
Categorised as Orchard History, Quotations Tagged C17th, fruit press, John Worlidge, orchard technology

Leonard Mascall, on Cleanliness in Sixteenth Century Cyder-Making

“Keepe cleane your vessels, and the places wheras your fruite doth lye” are wise words to make cyder by in any century.

Published October 15, 2021
Categorised as Quotations Tagged C16th, cider making, cyder, Leonard Mascall

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glosorchards Glos Orchard Trust @glosorchards ·
25 Jan

Wotton area Climate Action Network present a free talk on Orchards by renowned local expert Martin Hayes, on Tuesday 7th February at 7.30pm.

At the Chipping Hall, Wotton under Edge, GL12 7AD

Bar available #apples #cider #events #orchard #pears #perry

https://glosorchards.org/home/blog/2022/12/21/orchard-talk-wotton-u-edge-7th-february/

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roadfarmramblin Countryways Wend @roadfarmramblin ·
26 Jan

Pruning course full but still space to learn how to graft your own trees! This is a brilliant skill to have so you can have several varieties all on one tree, saving space, giving flavour & variety! 💚
It can help save heritage #fruit varieties from being lost!👏😃🍐🍎🌳 #orchard https://twitter.com/RoadFarmRamblin/status/1613943689600012294

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How about this for excellent value?! #pruning #grafting #orchards #learning #carboncapture #FoodFriday #community #Chilterns

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northern_lilygm Victoria - Director at Northern Lily @northern_lilygm ·
28 Jan

This week #GROWE we’ve been restorative pruning the #Community Orchard to promote tree health, shape and fruit production

Over the coming weeks we will have lots of pruning training sessions to involve and teach our communities winter pruning skills

#restorativepruning #orchard

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