From eco- to bio-, with a bit of agro- in between, our Finance and Operations Manager, Kathryn, helps us decipher the basics of food growing terminology. Kathryn joined The Orchard Project last year. She explains why growing plants is so important for her wellbeing and why she’s delving into Forest Gardening. I first became interested in growing food a few years ago when I was living in a fl
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Women in Cider
March marks International Women’s History Month, so what better way to celebrate than to highlight the important role of women in cider! Cider production in the UK has a long, rich…
How to Chop-down in a Lockdown: Winter Pruning Advice (from a distance)
Despite tiers and lockdowns we want to help you with the skills and confidence to prune your fruit tree this winter. We've put together a list of our best in-house…
Introducing our Orchard Design Kit
One of the first steps when we encounter a new group is gathering them together for an orchard design session. Rather than dictate what we think a community should plant…
Biodiversity at its best: The Dulverton Programme
After the successful completion of a year-long programme on biodiversity, Head of Programmes & Operations Ella Hashemi reflects on its impact and challenges. Judging from my local park, people are…
6 Reasons to Plant Fruit Trees
It’s National Tree Week, and that means lots of people are donning their boots to plant whips and saplings. Increasing the UK's tree coverage is vital for carbon capture, cleaner…
The joy to be gleaned in an orchard during lockdown
I am writing this at the start of our November COVID-19 lockdown in England. I try to remember what I did last time round, back in that beautiful spring time, when the unexpected closure…
The Velojuicer – an apple revolution
Here is an in-depth look at the Velojuicer, our pedal-powered apple juicer. A lightweight, mobile, all-in-one machine that scrats, presses, and juices apples using only human power and a bit…
Why you should visit the National Fruit Collection
(…when safe & feasible to). What is Brogdale Collections? Brogdale Collections manages public access to the UK’s National Fruit Collection (NFC) at Brogdale Farm near Faversham in Kent. It is…
Racial Justice and Community Orchards
How does racial inequality manifest within public greenspaces? The accessibility of natural spaces is not just a matter of social status; race matters too. Our CEO and Operations Director reflect…