Today we had a visit from a Czech and a New Zealander. They wanted soil samples and apples from the orchard to help in their research in to finger printing the world’s food supply. This is going to be the ultimate in product origin and will help in reducing supply chain risks and protecting brands. If you would like to find out more about this cutting edge technology take a look at www.oritain.com
Today we have started to pick –
Lord Lambourne apples – a popular crisp eater. It is a cross between a James Grieve and a Worcester Pearmain apple dating back to 1907.
Lord Derby apples – a good quality cooking apple originating in Cheshire in the nineteenth century.
Both are good for juicing so we are hoping some will still be available on our apple w/e October 11/12
Plums are nearly finished! If you haven’t stocked up your freezer or made your jam, don’t delay. We are now picking our last variety – Croppers. They are a black, good sized, tasty eater and an excellent plum for culinary purposes. There are plenty of damsons both for PYO and ready picked and blackberries are still going strong.
Apples are ripening daily. We now have Bramleys, Worcester Pearmain, Katy, Greensleeves, Ellison’s Orange, Fortune, Elstar, James Grieve ready to eat.
A reminder that our apple weekend is October 11th and 12th..
A great time was had by all on the Adventure. Ages ranged from about 1 to 9 years! The next Adventure takes place on Sunday (August 31st) at 11.30am. Book now if you would like to join us.
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If you have a child in your family, why not book them a place on our Orchard Adventure which takes place next Sunday (31st August) at 11.30am? We will be finding 7 animal homes as well as looking at the fruit we grow. Cost is £5 per child which includes a child’s meal box in Woodpecker Cafe. Booking is essential so get in touch asap as places are limited to 10.
Tomorrow is Bank Holiday Monday and the Pershore Plum Festival. The weather forecast is not promising but we will be there!! If you are, come and say hello. Otherwise, keep dry in the Woodpecker Cafe which is open at Walsgrove from 10am until 4pm.
Apple weekend at Walsgrove Farm and the Woodpecker Cafe. Saturday October 11th 8am – 5pm and Sunday October 12th 10am – 5pm.
Up to 50 varieties of apple to try.
Apple juicing.
Sunday 2 – 4pm – ask the experts – advice on buying fruit trees and pruning them.
Woodpecker Cafe will have a range of apple themed food as well as the normal menu.
Plums are going quickly! We are still hoping to have a stall at Pershore Plum Fair on Bank Holiday Monday but will have to assess the situation over the next couple of days. The only Victorias left are high in the trees, as are the Kirke’s Blue. Damsons are ready for picking in some parts of the orchard and we are getting underway with apples. The varieties we have at present are –
Grenadier, James Grieve and Bramley – cookers
Katy, Greensleeves, Elstar, Fortune, Epicure and Tydeman’s Early
We have started picking Victoria plums today – a little earlier than we expected. Katy apples and Worcester Tydeman’s (an early season’s version of the true Worcester apple), are also now available. Purple Pershore plums are still being picked as are the Yellow Pershores (yellow egg)