TASTING TWO

Tea and apple cake

We had a most successful afternoon for our second tasting session at the Orchard (last Saturday 24th September) with several children and some new visitors who had seen the invitation on the blackboard outside the Limpsfield Memorial Stores. Indeed if you would like to collect some of our Orchard apples they are available in the Stores for a small donation.

There are plenty of Sunsets left on the trees, and any Herefordshire Russets that are picked should keep well until December.

Remember that ripe fruit will lift off gently so be careful when picking. But do go up and taste different apples….it might make you decide to plant some in your own garden.

We have decided to remove the 2 George Cave trees which are sadly infected with canker. So we are now researching a late harvesting apple (a keeper) and one that might be more resistant to canker. We will be planting in the winter when the trees are dormant.

We will be having a working party on wed 19th at 10-00 to tidy the site and weed before the winter. If you are interested do contact me (Helen on 01883 713160).

Our new Niwaki ladder

Herefordshire Russet in full fruit

Tasting the fruit

Perfect Lord Lambourn