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Links and References

Fruit tree reference information

• Adam's Apples
  A blog about apples run by Adam from Arlington, Massachusetts - a fellow apple enthusiast, with some great insights into apple flavors.
  
  
• Agroforestry Research
  An organisation devoted to research into temperate agroforestry, including fruit trees. The website includes an interesting range of reference publications.
  
  
• Apple Diversity
  An excellent set of articles about apples from Nigel Deacon based in Leicestershire, UK.
  
  
• BBC Gardening pages
  The main gardening page on the UK BBC website.
  
  
• Fruit Forum
  The website and blog of Joan Morgan, author of the definitive New Book of Apples, and one of the best-known figures in the English fruit community.
  
  
• Fruit Wise
  The story of a middle aged couple who dreamed of and planted a new orchard in Hampshire, UK. Lots of inspiration for anyone thinking of setting up their own orchard.
  
  
• Grandpap's Apple Orchard
  The site of John Henderson, inspired by the orchard planted by his great grandfather. Lots of good links, and personal apple tasting notes.
  
  
• Irish Seed Saver Association
  There is a long tradition of growing apples in Ireland and this website has a wide range of apple-related resources, including tree sales and planting advice.
  
  
• La Pomme.org
  A very glossy site from French promotional organisation, Section Nationale Pomme. Particularly good for modern apple varieties, and production figures.
  
  
• Les pommes de nos Vergers
  One of the most complete lists of apple varieties available, oriented towards French cultivars, but very informative and comprehensive.
  
  
• Midwest Apple Improvement Association
  A very informative article on how to breed your own apple varieties using simple cross-pollination techniques.
  
  
• Midwest Fruit Explorers
  In their own words "... crazy about the best tasting, most flavorful fruits that grow well here." Highlight of this website is Gene's backyard orchard - a lot of apple trees in a small space, and some very useful insight into the ultra-dwarf M27 rootstock.
  
  
• North American Fruit Explorers
  A website by and for amateur fruit enthusiasts.
  
  
• Pomme et Pommier (apples and apple trees)
  An extremely comprehensive list of French and international varieties assembled by French apple enthusiast Emmanuel Arbez.
  
  
• Real cider
  The Real Cider Community supporting cider producers, pubs & cider fans. And information on the enjoyment of traditional craft cider.
  
  
• Royal Horticultural Society
  The fruit section of the UK Royal Horticultural Society.
  
  
• The Apple Journal
  A comprehensive and serious site about apples - but does not seem to have been be updated recently ... still a very good resource though.
  
  
• The Home Orchard Society
  Particularly useful for its discussion forum.
  
  
• UK Institute of Food Research
  Useful scientific information about apples.
  
  
• Wikipedia
  Wikipedia resources about apples.
  
  

Orchards and where to buy fruit

• Brogdale Farm - Home of the National Fruit Collection
  Brogdale Farm in Faversham, Kent, houses the UK National Fruit Collection.
  
  
• Clyde Valley Orchard Group
  A resource for orchards in the Clyde Valley, Scotland.
  
  
• Common Ground
  The main website of Common Ground, the organisation which single-handedly kick-started interest in heritage apple varieties in the UK. Follow the links to Apple Day to find details of events in your area.
  
  
• Cotehele
  A house from the Tudor period, and the site of the National Trust's new (2008) Mother Orchard project.
  
  
• East of England Apples and Orchards Project
  Celebrating the orchard fruits of the East of England. Includes details of local orchards, and local heritage apple varieties.
  
  
• Elcho Castle Orchard, Scotland
  The orchard is in the grounds of Elcho Castle, Rhynd, By Bridge of Earn PH2 8QQ and is managed by Historic Scotland (the Scottish equivalent of English Heritage). The orchard was planted in 1999 on an area that was the original orchard of the castle in its heyday in the 16th century. The 100 fruit trees planted have 31 different varieties of apple, 7 types of pear and 3 different plums. Although still quite a young orchard, we recently participated in the first Carse of Gowrie Orchard Festival. The orchard is open during the opening hours of the Elcho Castle - see website for details.
  
  
• Fyvie Castle - Garden of Scottish Fruits
  A historic castle near Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - and home of the Garden of Scottish Fruits, which includes an extensive list of interesting apple varieties. Details of admission and opening times can be found on the website.
  
  
• Goodness Organics
  A small organic orchard and garden about near Madison, Wisconsin, USA - specialising in cider (apple juice).
  
  
• Hocking Hills Orchard
  Derek Mills grows a wide range of unusual apple varieties in Ohio, including red-fleshed apples.
  
  
• Holy Root Farm
  A small family-operated orchard and apiary in Pennsylvania.
  
  
• Michael Phillips - Grow Organic Apples
  The website of Michael Phillips, author of the inspirational book "The Apple Grower" - essential reading for anyone thinking of setting up their own orchard.
  
  
• National Orchard Forum
  Aims to promote the effectiveness of local orchards in the UK.
  
  
• Siloam Orchards
  Based just outside Toronto, a large collection of heirloom and antique apples for sale in season.
  
  
• The Big Apple Association
  The Big Apple Association organises annual apple events at Much Marcle in Herefordshire promoting local apples and pears, with an emphasis on preserving and promoting older traditional varieties. Check their website for details of the next event.
  
  

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