pomology – Orchard Notes

On The Trail of the ‘Hereford Beefing’

A chance glance at a Tweet sparks hours of enjoyable research into old apple varieties and this very long-read piece.

Here’s a recommended Twitter account for anyone interested in pomological artwork.

The recent UK-wide cold-snap will have been really good for our fruit trees – here’s why.

Are your pears unpleasing to Persons of Quality? Professor Bradley has the answer.

The Lindley Library’s celebration of heritage apples is well worth a look.

A review of Marcia Reiss’ social history of the apple, as told from a US-based perspective.

A review of Pete Brown’s new book on the social history and vital importance for the future of English orchards.