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19th January 2021

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 and where each tree should go, we listen and respond with our expert advice as required. It’s an opportunity for communities to really take ownership of greenspaces. Designing not only a fruitful space but one that compliments

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3rd December 2020

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…

30th November 2020

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…

11th November 2020

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…

26th October 2020

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…

15th September 2020

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…

27th July 2020

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…

15th June 2020

A (Brief) History of Cider in the UK

The United Kingdom drinks more cider than any other country in the world. In fact, it drinks more cider than all the other countries combined. You could say we like…

27th May 2020

Locking-down is Slowing-down: A new, national appreciation for nature’s rhythms?

 “The rhythm we adopt when tending to plants is the perfect antidote to the instant gratification and high-speed consumerism rife within our pre-pandemic society.” – Jo Hooper and Nicole Thomas…

17th April 2020

Which Bloomin’ Blossom is it? Our guide to blossom timing

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…
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