The Orchard Project
Bringing orchards into the heart of urban communities
Bringing orchards into the heart of urban communities.
We are the only national charity dedicated to the creation, restoration and celebration of community orchards.
Our aim is that every household in the UK’s town and cities be within walking distance of a productive, well-cared-for, community-run orchard.
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Listen to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal and help secure the future of traditional orchards!
May 11, 2020 - The sounds of Wassail singing could be heard across the national airwaves bright and early on Sunday morning 10th May, as our BBC Radio 4 Appeal was broadcast live. Acclaimed TV gardener and author, Alys Fowler, told the story of the Wenlock Barn Orchard, just one of the 430 community-run, urban orchards we have supported… Read More
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Bird Song Quiz
- If you're missing being outside in your orchard and getting claustrophobic at home, tune into our daily Bird Song Quiz for an injection of nature! Our expert birdwatcher and Edinburgh Project Manager, Chris, will help you to understand the finer… Read More
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Which Bloomin’ Blossom is it? Our guide to blossom timing
April 17, 2020 - We may be spending most of our time indoors at the moment, but there are still opportunities to enjoy spring unfolding its sequence of fruit tree blossom. Whether you're looking at street trees from your window, in your garden, or… Read More
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Helping Young Trees Establish in Summer
- Our summers are getting hotter, and this can be challenging for young fruit trees in the city trying to establish and spread their roots. Studies have shown that it is common for 30% of planted urban trees to die in the first year after planting. The figure can sometimes reach 70%. Lack of water and… Read More
