Community Orchards Handbook
“Community Orchards Handbook” by Angela King, published by Bloomsbury USA in February 2011, is a practical guide designed for those interested in establishing their own community orchards. This edition spans 232 pages and is presented in English. The book addresses various aspects of starting a community orchard, including gathering support, navigating legal issues, organizing work parties, and selling produce, while highlighting the importance of preserving local fruit varieties.
Readers will find detailed guidance on practical activities such as planting, harvesting, and maintaining orchards. The handbook also emphasizes community involvement and offers suggestions for ‘apple mapping’ to help identify and conserve local varieties. Additionally, it features a comprehensive resources section and showcases examples of diverse community orchard projects across the UK, making it a valuable reference for gardening enthusiasts and those interested in agriculture and crop science.
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A guide on how to start your own community orchard – from getting support and tackling legal issues to organising working parties and selling produce.
Since the 1950s we have lost 63 per cent of our orchards through development or neglect, and even though we have been able to grow 3,000 varieties of apple in England, almost 70 per cent of apples we buy are imported. Common Ground has worked to interest local communities in creating and saving orchards to provide fruit and nuts, havens for wildlife and places of beauty.
The Community Orchards Handbook shows how to start your own Community Orchard, from getting support and tackling legal issues, to organising work, selling produce and enjoying the fruits of your work together. It gives suggestions on ‘apple mapping’ and saving local varieties, and practical advice on planting, harvesting and safeguarding your orchard. It also includes a comprehensive resources section and is full of examples of diverse Community Orchard projects across the UK.
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