Scotland — Old Varieties

Celebrating and remembering old fruit and vegetable varieties

WW2 Apples from Rimini

September 26, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

A small orchard of apple trees is a poignant reminder of the lives torn apart by war and a new life forged in a foreign land. During World War …
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Apple – Scotch Bridget

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September 27, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment

The Scotch Bridget Apple also known as White Calville, originated in Scotland in 1851. A culinary apple commonly found in Cumbrian farm …
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New Name for NCCPG

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June 13, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment

'Plant Heritage' is the new name for The National Council for Conservation of Plants and Gardens (NCCPG). They provide standards and a …
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WW2 Apples from Rimini

Apple – Scotch Bridget

New Name for NCCPG

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