Old Varieties
Celebrating and remembering old fruit and vegetable varieties
Over 365 varieties of cider apples grown in UK
Over 29 new varieties of cider apple have been created following a selection and propagation process that started in 1984. With many being harvested for the first time this year. The new apple varieties have in the main been given female names - Lizzy, Amelia, Amanda, Jenny, Hastings, Connie, Helen's Apple, Jane, Tina, Vicky, Naomi, …
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West Dean apple fair 2011
Over 100 varieties of apples will be on display at the West Dean College and Gardens Apple Affair in October. Experts will also be available to help identify any apples that are brought along. John Nash, former fruit farmer and President of the West Sussex Fruit Group said: " It has been an ideal year for Cox apples because of the cooler …
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National Trust feature Medlars at Chelsea
The National Trust will launch their new Garden Collection at Chelsea 2011 and the stand will feature old varieties, including the ancient medlar. Nine British companies have come together to form the National Trust Garden Collection, offering a range of gardening items from summerhouses to spades, sales of which generate income for the Trust’s …
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Fences to protect rare juniper woodland
Government permission is being sought for plans to regenerate two areas of native juniper woodland in the Cumbrian Lake District. The proposed project aims to fence off nearly 30 acres of Glenridding Common, alongside one of the popular walking routes up to Helvellyn, for up to 15 years. By keeping grazing animals out of this area, the native …
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Highland Cattle
Native to western Scotland, the Highland breed of cattle is one of Britain's oldest, distinctive and best known breeds, with written records dating back to the 18th Century. Highland cattle are a hardy breed, ideally suited to survival on poor mountain land with high rainfall, making the most of poor forage. Many Highland cows …
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Saving Derbyshires Ancient Trees and Legends
Some of the oldest, greatest trees in the UK are located in Derbyshire, many are associated with local legends and ancient traditions. A £45,200 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund is financing a project to capture these stories and give the trees better protection Volunteers will be recruited locally by The Derbyshire Wildlife …
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Orchid Show at Tatton Park
Orchid Show at Tatton Park - Sunday 5th June - 10am - 4pm. - Tatton's orchid house open 1pm - 4pm.
The North of England Orchid Society are hosts to Orchid nurseries and other orchid societies who will gather together to bring to the Tenants' Hall at Tatton Park one of the largest displays of …
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Highland Cattle
Native to western Scotland, the Highland breed of cattle is one of Britain's oldest, distinctive and best known breeds, with written records dating back to the 18th Century.
Highland cattle are a hardy breed, ideally suited to survival on poor mountain land with high rainfall, making the …
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