Traditional orchards are those generally planted with large, well-spaced trees which have historically been managed without the input of fertiliser, pesticides or herbicide and where most of the work to... View Article
Mistletoe is hugely important for wildlife, supporting it’s own assemblage of insects and offering an important food source for birds, but it is crucial to keep mistletoe in check within... View Article
Traditionally, the grassland on the orchard floor would have been managed by grazing livestock and by taking a hay cut. Ironically, many remaining traditional orchards today suffer from over-grazing, as... View Article
This website is maintained by Rebecca Lashley and Wade Muggleton, who aim to inspire and inform you about all things orchard-related in Worcestershire. We would love to hear from you... View Article
Useful links to further advice and information National orchard groups and projects The Archive of Cider Pomology based at the Cider Museum in Hereford Orchard Network is the website of... View Article
The four key principles for managing an orchard rich in biodiversity are: An organic system of management with no fertilisers, pesticides or herbicides – manage the grassland by grazing and... View Article
There are many local groups of people, mainly volunteers, who work to conserve traditional orchards, are planting new orchards or give support to those doing so. Donations of funding or... View Article
Written by Wade Muggleton. Versions of this article have appeared in other publications. Perhaps the largest contribution orchards have made to rural life is the pressing of their fruit to... View Article
Written by Brian M. Stephens June 2012 There is a long tradition of a Cherry Fair in Bewdley. When the local trade in cherries developed is uncertain, probably during the... View Article