How can you get support for a community orchard?
Find out how to access resources and support to start a community orchard and build food security and resilience.
Discover heritage apple trees you’ve never heard of
There are hundreds of heritage apple trees you’ve probably never heard of. We’re aiming to bring as many as possible back into fashion.
Can compost tea fix yellow leaves on your fruit tree?
Compost tea is a great tool to help fix some of the causes of yellow leaves on your fruit trees by improving the health of your soil.
Should you spray your fruit trees in autumn?
Spraying fruit trees should always be kept to a minimum to protect soil health, but sometimes a spray in autumn is the right thing to do.
How to plant a green manure crop
Prepare the soil before planting fruit trees with an autumn green manure crop, and give your fruit trees the best possible chance to thrive.
How to remove fruit tree suckers…the right way
Fruit tree suckers should be removed every year or they cause problems, but it’s important to do it the right way.
Before you plant a fruit tree, do these 5 steps
If you’re planting fruit trees this winter, there are a few steps to go through before you get started with soil preparation.
4 ways to use fruit tree prunings
Fruit tree prunings are often considered as ‘waste’ and even sent to landfill. Here’s three ways to capture the nutrient from your prunings.
Extend your fruit season with late-ripening fruit trees
Extending your fresh fruit season with late-ripening fruit trees is an easy way to increase food security and decrease risk.
6 Steps to Looking After Fruit Fly and Bird Nets
Fruit fly and bird nets are key to your fruit growing success. These 6 simple steps to look after them properly will help them last longer.
How to repair broken fruit trees
Breaks in your fruit tree can often be repaired, as long as you follow a few simple guidelines and provide good follow-up care.
Fruit tree summer pruning pros and cons
Pruning your fruit tree in summer or winter can have different results, so we help you decide the best time for the job.