Fruit

Tracing the cultivars of the world famous Rivers Nursery Conference pears.

Conference pears.

Tracing the cultivars of the world famous Rivers Nursery

Oliver Rogers March 15, 2024

The impact of the Rivers Nursery on fruit tree development during the 19th century is still with...

Cherry blossoms bursting out at Barnsdale Gardens Japanese cherry blossom in bloom with bright pink flowers.

Japanese cherry blossom in bloom with bright pink flowers.

Cherry blossoms bursting out at Barnsdale Gardens

Oliver Rogers February 19, 2024

Located in the heart of Leicestershire these wonderful gardens made famous by TV are preparing for an...

Tim’s Allotment – How to make use of expired COVID19 test kits on the allotment COVID19 test kit.

COVID19 test kit.

Tim’s Allotment – How to make use of expired COVID19 test kits on the allotment

Tim Gillett January 15, 2024

A piece of DIY inspiration from Tim on his allotment holding

Tim’s Allotment – apple thinning

Tim’s Allotment – apple thinning

Ken Crowther August 8, 2023

Tim is out on his allotment looking at the apple fruits forming on his trees.

Tiptree 2023 strawberry harvest at Wilkin and Sons Strawberries growing under glass vertically.

Strawberries growing under glass vertically.

Tiptree 2023 strawberry harvest at Wilkin and Sons

Ken Crowther June 22, 2023

Soft fruit for jam making has traditionally been grown in Essex and continues to provide for the...