Links and References

• Adam's Apples
  A blog about apples run by Adam from Arlington, Massachusetts - a fellow apple enthusiast, with some great insights into apple flavors.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Les Croqueurs de Pommes
  An organisation of apple enthusiasts in France (site is partially translated into English).
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• New York Fruit Quarterly
  An excellent publication from the New York State Horticultural Society, Cornell University’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station at Geneva, and the New York State Apple Research and Development Program.
  
  
• North Cumbria Orchard Group
  An association of orchard enthusiasts in North Cumbria. Their site includes useful details of fruit tree varieties that flourish in the distinct climate of this region.
  
  
• Royal Horticultural Society
  The fruit section of the UK Royal Horticultural Society.
  
  
• Sidra de Asturias
  Apple varieties used in cider production in the Asturias region of Spain.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• The English Apple Man
  An insightful look at the apple scene by a retired industry insider, including regular journal updates.