The Orchard Project

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19 October 2026 21:40

Community orchards need community activists. These individuals take responsibility for making things happen. Our latest blog explores the factors that enable people to get into community activism: www.theorchardproject.org.uk/blog/what-ma... 🍎 #CommunityOrchard #CommunityActivist #UrbanOrchard

The Orchard Project

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17 October 2026 08:02

Have you noticed lots of apple varieties with a 'Merton' prefix?🍎 Merton varieties were all developed in Merton Park at the John Innes Horticultural Institution over 100 yrs ago. Popular apples were crossed, creating new cultivars for a particular flavour, look, texture or disease resistance.

Barnet Post

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29 September 2026 09:52

Cool Beans! Incredible Edible will celebrate the brilliance of beans in New Barnet on 10th October https://barnetpost.co.uk/2026/09/26/cool-beans/

The Orchard Project

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14 September 2026 18:28

We often get asked how you know when fruit is ready to be picked, and that's a really good question! One great tip, as shown in this poster by our talented Glasgow project manager Fergus, is to cup your hand under the fruit & give it a gentle twist. If it comes off easily, then it's perfect 🍏

Barnet Post

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11 September 2026 07:36

Everyone should see this movie Dave McCormick attends a screening of 'The People's Emergency Briefing' https://barnetpost.co.uk/2026/09/10/everyone-should-see-this-movie/