Traditional Suffolk orchard ground flora - natural and planted
Advice on chosing traditional Suffolk ground flora and plants for the orchard floor.
PDFNatural England has produced a range of information and guidance notes. These cover traditional orchard management and maintenance, scientiļ¬c and technical issues and practical advice. These can be downloaded as pdfs below, or if you prefer accessed here http://publications.naturaleng...
Suffolk Traditional Orchards Group has produced detailed advice notes on further aspects of traditional orchard management, along with information specifically about Suffolk orchards.
Advice on chosing traditional Suffolk ground flora and plants for the orchard floor.
PDFAll you need to know if planning a county collection in Suffolk.
PDFFruit and nut varieties found in Suffolk, plus advice on chosing varieties for traditional and amenity orchards.
PDFA fascinating compilation of orchard history across Suffolk
PDFHow to do it guide to planning and establishing a healthy long-lived orchard
PDFAll you need to manage and maintain cobnut stools, or plan a new nuttery
PDFHow to chose a site for your orchard, and what trees to plant - including all important advice on selecting the correct rootstock.
PDFOlder orchards need particular management while derelict orchards can be restored.
PDFHow to plant and establish fruit trees
PDFCarefully managed, traditional orchards can be wildlife havens.
PDFA guide to maintenance pruning, all important to getting a good crop.
PDFIf, quite reasonably, you're confused by some orchard technical terms, this glossary explains all!
PDFHow to maintain healthy fruit trees.
PDFNatural England's advice on the initial formative pruning process
PDFUnderstanding the basics of fruit tree pruning
PDFSuffolk may or may not be unique for its preponderance of interesting seaside fruit trees! We've put together a guide, including a map and details for a great fruit tree walk near Minsmere.
PDFWhaddu gonna do with all those apples? Here's a failsafe guide to producing wonderful apple juice.
PDFHow to protect newly planted and established trees against damage by deer, rabbits, horses and other animals.
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