Dealing with a changing climate in your garden
There’s plenty of proof the climate is changing rapidly, but what does this mean if you’re growing your own food?
Why planting fruit trees matters
Planting fruit trees is important work, even though it may just feel like a hobby to you. In winter we sell fruit trees from the farm through our other business Carr’s Organic Fruit Tree Nursery. The days are full of conversations about people’s plans for...
How to grow apples — the organic way
Our family has been growing apples for a long time. Going back to Katie’s grandparents, we’ve planted literally thousands of apple trees over several generations. Every tree we’ve planted has been grown and grafted by us. We’ve pruned hundreds...
How (and why) to eat local food
The best local food is home-grown, right? But if you can’t grow everything, sourcing food that’s grown close to home is the next best thing.
Yellow leaves on your fruit tree – the four main causes
Leaves on your fruit tree can turn yellow for many reasons. Some are normal, some are not so good – so here’s how to tell difference.
What’s your favourite fruit?
Naming a favourite fruit is as hard as picking a favourite child. Learn to love a wide variety and there’s no need to choose favourites.