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An amazing resource - case studies of food forests and orchards! Includes the Orchard Project and Martin Crawford's Agroforestry Research Trust Orchard Link

New Book Notes blog post: on 'English Orchards, a Landscape History' by Gerry Barnes and Tom Williamson. Fascinating reading for anyone interested in the influence of #orchards on the agricultural & social development of our green and pleasant land. orchardnotes.com/2023/03/16/boo…

Only ONE now. 🍎 🍏

All OL members & friends are welcome to join the Blossom Walk at Huxham's Cross, Dartington, tomorrow 17.00-20.00. Learn about the intricacies of fruit blossom and hear how the orchard is managed for the benefit of the community. RSVP and directions: bit.ly/42e2SNL

Looking for a book about orchards, orcharding, fruit growing etc? I've compiled a list of around 950 titles, dating from the C16th to the C21st, with links to online editions where available. You're more than welcome to take a look: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

Some places still on two July Orchard Link courses in South Devon. Summer Pruning in Lustleigh on 8th July, and Trained Fruit/Cordon Pruning at Hemerdon, near Plympton on 15th July. £15 for members, £25 for non-members. orchardlink.org.uk/events-courses/

Some places still available on the Orchard Link Trained Fruit/Cordon Pruning course at Hemerdon near Plympton next Sat, July 15th. Learn how to train fruit trees into cordons, espaliers or archways. More info and book: orchardlink.org.uk/events-courses/

How to prune apple trees and pear trees in summer BBC Gardeners' World Mag gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-pl…

Help protect the UK's remaining traditional orchards in the new year by supporting or getting involved with one of these organisations The Orchard Project People's Trust for Endangered Species East of England Apples & Orchards Project Orchard Link Brogdale Collections kentorchards.org.uk colwallorchardgroup.org theguardian.com/environment/20…

If you own or look after fruit trees, check the Orchard Link website for several useful half-day pruning and grafting courses this month and next in south Devon. orchardlink.org.uk/events-courses/

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Former Orchard Link member (and keen cider maker and beer brewer) John Gower died earlier this year and his collection of bottles, demi-johns and tubs is offered to OL members free of charge. For collection from South Brent. Please contact [email protected]

I'm excited about the news that Sandford Orchards is producing an alc free version of their delish Red brand. I often do zebra striping, interspersing alc with no alc drinks and with Red Zero my list of convincing no alc ciders has now expanded. Wassail!

📢New Event! 🗺️Malborough Village Hall ⏰ Saturday 5th October 10am-3:30pm We're especially keen to welcome older adults and young children in Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Malborough, or Hope Cove area. 🤗 For more info and to book a free place reach us at [email protected].

We are busy harvesting apples and organizing the apple pressing events and our fabulous Festival! Lots to do!

Check out this event! Community orchards are being mapped in Plymouth - check out the map here: growingwithnature.info If you are involved in a community growing project - a garden, a rewilding area or and orchard, this networking event will be perfect for you! #Skillsharing

We need just over £500 to find to get to our target! Can you help us? Every donation will help us share abundance & skills across Plymouth through 2 Food Festivals! All Ways Apples & PICKLE JAM! a Community crowdfunding project in Plymouth by JarSquad (crowdfunder.co.uk)

Wonderful

Dreaming of starting up a commercial cider orchard in south Devon? Hunt's Cider is running an event on 19th November.