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To Store or Not to Store….

You have harvested your apples but what do you do now?

Posted bythenorthernfruitgroupNovember 4, 2023Posted inFruity BitsLeave a comment on To Store or Not to Store….

The problem with apples

We are being urged to plant more orchards yet apples are being left to rot on the ground, what has gone wrong?

Posted bythenorthernfruitgroupOctober 27, 2023Posted inFruity BitsLeave a comment on The problem with apples

Growing Fig Trees

Young fig plants in pots

If you love the idea of growing fig trees in the UK, this guide has all the information you need to get started

Posted bythenorthernfruitgroupAugust 22, 2023August 25, 2023Posted inFruity BitsLeave a comment on Growing Fig Trees

Propagation

Guide to Propagation

The Northern Fruit Group offers both grafting and budding courses for members but what is the difference between grafting and budding?

Posted bythenorthernfruitgroupJanuary 9, 2023August 23, 2023Posted inGuidesLeave a comment on Propagation

Apple Rootstock Explained

Apple trees with fallen apples on the ground

Apple rootstocks have been developed to provide trees with predictable characteristics like size. Learn about the characteristics here

Posted bythenorthernfruitgroupJanuary 9, 2023August 22, 2023Posted inGuidesLeave a comment on Apple Rootstock Explained

Fruit Trees for a Northern Garden

Picking an apple straight from the tree grown in the North of England

Uncover the best fruit trees to grow in the North of England

Posted bythenorthernfruitgroupJanuary 9, 2023February 16, 2024Posted inGuidesLeave a comment on Fruit Trees for a Northern Garden

Growing Fruit in Containers

Fruit growing in containers

Is your garden too small to grow fruit? Discover what you need to know about growing fruit in containers and pots

Posted bythenorthernfruitgroupJanuary 9, 2023August 25, 2023Posted inGuidesLeave a comment on Growing Fruit in Containers

The Strawberry: History and Cultivation

Close up of strawberries

Want to learn where strawberries come from and how best to cultivate them? Read more here

Posted bythenorthernfruitgroupJanuary 9, 2023August 22, 2023Posted inGuides

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