On a rainy January afternoon, we welcomed a small group into the orchard for our ‘Introduction to Apple Tree Pruning’ workshop. With a mix of theory, hands-on practice and expert guidance, participants learnt how winter pruning helps apple trees stay healthy and productive – and gained the confidence to put it into practice themselves.
It’s been a year of hard work, learning curves, community spirit, and growth – in more ways than one! Thanks to University of Sheffield Broadcast Journalism student, Trudie Wright, we’ve got this fantastic video that highlights our challenges and successes during that time. https://youtu.be/TD82Ok2eJ9c From bare beds to blossoming growth Read more…
On a snowy Sunday in January, we kicked off our first growing workshop at Norton Nurseries, learning the basics of no-dig gardening and getting hands-on building a bed for Spring.
Fresh pea shoots are almost ready to harvest! Grown from our saved Serpette de Guilloteau seed, these tender shoots are a delicious garnish and a perfect way to start the new year.
We’re approaching the depths of winter, and all the vegetables have slowed down, you might imagine that we’re not up to much at Norton Nursery, and you’d be wrong!