Tag: apple | Orchard Notes

Climate Change in the Orchard: Later Frosts, Earlier Harvests?

A recently published research paper has outlined some of the possible implications of climate change for orchard growers.

Here’s how I went about creating a ‘family’ apple tree of six varieties, using the rind grafting technique.

Spring-time in the orchard and beautiful blossom buds are about to burst into life. So why is it such a tense and worrying time..?

Feature image: a grafted family tree

The best laid plans of orchardists also gang aft a-gley, especially if you don’t think your clever ideas through properly…

A dish of baked apples fit for an Empress. You’ll definitely need your sweet tooth for this recipe.

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

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

This new book on orchard planning, establishment and management covers all the essential bases.

A winter walk leads to the discovery of not one but two new orchards, one on the site of a former kitchen garden.