They seemed like such a nice bunch of folks when we met them at the 1921 orchard trade fair…
One to Follow: @Pomological on Twitter
Here’s a recommended Twitter account for anyone interested in pomological artwork.
Richard Arnold, on The Craft of Graffyng
“To graf frute that shal have no core.” Clear. concise, sixteenth century instructions are provided.
Ads of Yore: Pomona Tree Collections, 1930
Special offer fruit trees, anyone? Rail delivery as standard, postal service extra.
Rev. T Collings Brehaut, on Locating Your Fruit Tree
A few words of advice as true back in 1860 as they are today.
What Are ‘Chill Hours’ And Why Do They Matter?
The recent UK-wide cold-snap will have been really good for our fruit trees – here’s why.
Samuel Colepress, on a Rare and Commendable Liquor
This sounds like a tasty twist on a traditional cider.
R. Bradley, on Dealing With Unruly Espaliers
Are your pears unpleasing to Persons of Quality? Professor Bradley has the answer.
J.W. Robertson Scott, on The Mystery of Apple Growing
Turns out apple growing is a lot more straightforward than some folks make out…
Wassail, Wassail, With a Jolly Wassail!
It’s twelfth night – or one of them – which can mean only one thing in the orchard: Wassail!