As part of my upgarding of the nursery, we decided to investigate alternatives to ‘normal’ compost. Whilst most compost suppliers do not add a chemical content breakdown on the bags, they may well give a PH value. Which is usefull … Continue reading →

If the weather keeps up, and we have warm rain, it is looking like its going to be good year for Peaches, Almonds and Apricots. These are just a few of the varieties that we grow in an open field, … Continue reading →

The following varieties of figs were supplied over a 3 year period. The intention of Kate Danesh the Senior Gardener at Preston Hall Pathhead Midlothian EH37 5UG www.prestonhall.co.uk is to create espaliers on a hot south facing outdoor wall in … Continue reading →

All my soil gets sampled and sent away for a chemical analysis and report. Continue reading →

One of the first orchards we have been too in the Weymouth area of Dorset. Please have a look at the official website. We are at Radipole Community Orchard, Weymouth, Dorset – October 2021, sometimes called Denis Williams Community Orchard. … Continue reading →

Very hard to find this orchard, as not sign posted. We did not know what we were looking for. As there was only a small amount of trees. Here we are at Jubilee Green Orchard Community Orchard, Bridport, Dorset. Have … Continue reading →

One of the first orchards we have been too, that sign posts it from off the main road. Nice touch. Please have a look at the official website. We are at St Mary’s Church Field Community Orchard, Bridport, Dorset – … Continue reading →

We have a fig tree that really got to big in its location. It was only a little plant when put in, but 3 years later we decided to move it. It had been sat on the garden soil for … Continue reading →

Today the 7th July 2021 was the first inspection of the year by our (UK’s) APHA or Animal and Plant Health Agency. It was a special sort of day, as our inspector was undecided on the leaf and stalk of … Continue reading →