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Book Notes: The Commonplace Book of John Gwin of Llangwm

This historical document provides a fascinating insight into orcharding practises, and apple and pear varieties, of the C17th.

Published January 8, 2023
Categorised as Book Notes, Feature Articles Tagged apple, C17th, commonplace book, grafting, John Gwin, orcharding, pear

How To: Make ‘Pear-Stuffed Baked Squash’

Here’s my interpretation of William Hanbury’s C18th suggestion for a spicy, fruit-filled, baked squash. Yum!

Published December 11, 2022
Categorised as Feature Articles, Orchard Cookery Tagged pear, recipe, squash

Harvest 2022 – Top Fruit from the Allotment Orchard

Here are the extended highlights of this year’s harvest of apples, pears, quinces, plums and damsons. Top fruit galore!

Published October 23, 2022
Categorised as Feature Articles, Top Fruit Harvesting Tagged apple, cordon, damson, harvest, medlar, pear, plum, quince, stepover, top fruit

Top-Fruit Thinning Season is Here Again

It’s that fruitlet thinning time of year again! Grab your sharpest snips and head on down to your orchard.

Published June 4, 2022
Categorised as Feature Articles, Top Fruit Thinning Tagged apple, fruit load, fruitlet, pear, thinning

Orchard Blossom Season is Almost Here

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..?

Published March 23, 2022
Categorised as Gallery Tagged apple, blossom, cherry, Morello, pear, Plot #79, quince

Book Notes: The Orchard Book, by Wade Muggleton

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

Published January 15, 2022
Categorised as Book Notes, Feature Articles Tagged apple, Black Worcester, heritage apples, orchard establishment, orchard management, orchard planning, pear, Wade Muggleton, Worcester black

William Verral, on Making ‘Pears Portuguese Fashion, with Currants’

Here’s an eighteenth century twist on a seasonal classic, involving good winter pears and a pint of port.

Published December 20, 2021
Categorised as Orchard Cookery Tagged C18th, pear, pear dessert, pear recipe, William Verral

Plot #79 Orchard Year in Review, 2021 Edition

We’ve had a mixed year on our allotment plot orchard. Here’s a round-up of the good, the bad and the downright ugly.

Published November 28, 2021
Categorised as Feature Articles, Orchard Work Tagged 2021 update, apple, apple canker, codling moth, fireblight, medlar, pear, pigeon, Plot #79, plum

Brigitte Webster Makes ‘Spiced Pear Pie’ (via Thomas Dawson)

This modern take on Thomas Dawson’s C16th recipe is a delicious combination of pears, candied orange, sugar and spice.

Published November 12, 2021
Categorised as Feature Articles, Orchard Cookery Tagged Brigitte Webster, C16th, pear, pear dessert, pear recipe, Thomas Dawson, Tudor

Henry Howard, on Stewing Pears

Here’s a delicious-sounding, rather boozy, spicy-sweet, early C18th recipe for baking and stewing Warden pears.

Published November 2, 2021
Categorised as Orchard Cookery Tagged C18th, Henry Howard, pear, pear dessert, pear recipe, warden

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catintheglass thecatintheglass @catintheglass ·
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There’s still time to get your ticket for @ManchesterCider club with @Kertelreiter this Thursday @FierceBarMCR !
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nickykylegarden Nicky Kyle Gardening @nickykylegarden ·
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When I bite into #heritage #apples like D'Arcy Spice the aroma reminds me of the village sweet shop I visited as a child. Such apples were valued for taste and storage ability - NOT bred to be transported halfway across the #planet in #plastic and thrown on a #supermarket shelf!

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orchardnotes Orchard Notes @orchardnotes ·
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Today from 13.30, I shall be helping out with the winter pruning @HMount_Orchard in Greenmount, Bury and doing a quick tutorial for anyone who's interested in learning more about pruning principles. Do come along if you're in the area. Looks like it'll be a lovely afternoon.

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