Orchard
A young orchard inherited with the property, expanded and cared for ever since. A steep learning curve and an ongoing battle with the grass underneath.
Planted by the property's former-owners and extended by us.
We care for over 20 fruit trees, and plant more each year.
Fixing the orchard
How our neglected and overgrown orchard gained redemption.
Five things I did this week
It’s been an unexpectedly dry week, so we got some things done.
The shopping spree
I spent my 40th birthday buying and planting trees. 16 year old me would be horrified.
My happy place
3 years ago I wrote about my frustration at my new garden. Today, it is my happy place.
The pursuit of self-sufficiency
We’ve been here a while, so how close are we to being self-sufficient?
Apple harvest
Three of our heritage apple trees produced small harvests this year.
Apple crumble
The best use for an apple harvest, in my opinion. A simple, reliable crumble that never disappoints.
4 things to consider before buying fruit trees
You’ve finally got a place to plant fruit trees—but there’s dozens at the garden centre! Which one do you buy?
Sponge-top pudding
A comforting baked pudding that uses whatever fruit is in season. Simple enough for a weeknight.
How to make your own pruning paste
Pruning paste is helpful for keeping your fruit trees healthy after pruning.
Planting comfrey under fruit trees
Organic farmers know comfrey as a ‘dynamic accumulator’ – bringing deeply buried nutrients to the surface to feed my fruit trees.
Pruning fruit trees
Everything you need to know about pruning stone and pip fruit trees: equipment, technique, tree shapes, and the golden rules.