A chance glance at a Tweet sparks hours of enjoyable research into old apple varieties and this very long-read piece.
Tag: pomology
One to Follow: @Pomological on Twitter
Here’s a recommended Twitter account for anyone interested in pomological artwork.
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.
R. Bradley, on Dealing With Unruly Espaliers
Are your pears unpleasing to Persons of Quality? Professor Bradley has the answer.
Heritage Apple Info from the RHS
The Lindley Library’s celebration of heritage apples is well worth a look.
Book Notes: Apple, by Marcia Reiss
A review of Marcia Reiss’ social history of the apple, as told from a US-based perspective.
Book Notes: The Apple Orchard, by Pete Brown
A review of Pete Brown’s new book on the social history and vital importance for the future of English orchards.