We are a middle aged couple who dreamed of and planted a new orchard in Hampshire, England between 1992 and 1999. This is our story so far. When we started out, information was hard to find, so this is as a service to anyone who wants to plant an apple tree. We hope you may be inspired to love and support the good old English apple.

For apple, orchard and cider related options, click away below.
NEW for July 2007-virtual tour of West Dean fruit garden, Sussex. Click on 'other people's orchards' in menu below. Also, new section on grafting with pictures and instructions.


Stephen
Julia
        Our orchard
our apples in colour
 links
cider and cider links
      where to find us
books and  reviews
The future of English
fruit growing-essay

pruning tips
growing tips pests and diseases
our apple varieties
Apples in Normandy
grafting techniques
recipes
plums
wassail
Apples in Somerset
APPLE DAY in DURLEY
George Monbiot article
other people's orchards






                                      
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