Community…That’s What its all About; Pruning Radipole Community Orchard
We had a fantastic turn out at our Pruning Radipole Community Orchard. The three beaming amigos you see below are Friends of Radipole Park & Gardens. Why do they look so happy? Have they discovered a pot of gold? Maybe found it takes only three men to lift a long pole? No they've found something way, way better. Volunteers!...
Welcome to our Free Radipole Community Orchard; 10 Years On and Still Going Strong.
It's that time of year again, the sun sinks lower, leaves start to fall, fruits ripen. Had a mooch through our community orchard today, to see what's available. Fruit, nuts and berries dotted here and there, plenty of wildlife feasting on the fallers and fruits in the trees, especially enjoying the bumper crop of golden crabapples. These small, apple-like fruits might be sharp to the tongue but can be used in so many ways, from jellies to liquors. [caption id="attachment_17047" align="aligncenter" width="633"] Mallus Butterball Radipole community orchard 2021 ©Sue Hogben[/caption] If you like something a bit different, the mix of sharp and sweet why not try scrummy Crabapple toffee...