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Espalier apple tree growing in a backyard

Posted on February 13, 2008 by uk cider

The practice of making videos for ukcider and uploading to youTube is gathering pace with Ray Blockley of Torkard cider joining in now. In this one Ray shows us his backyard cider orchard and explains a bit about the practice … Continue reading →

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Pruning the Bramley Apple Tree – part 2

Posted on February 11, 2008 by uk cider

Stephen Hayes of Fruitwise heritage apples presents part 2 of pruning the Bramley apple tree. Wear gloves when using the sharp saw. Upward facing branch. Up against the collar. be careful when working in the middle of a tree. Removing … Continue reading →

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Pruning the Bramley apple tree

Posted on February 11, 2008 by uk cider

Pruning the bramley apple tree, the famous cooking apple. The Bramley apple has a red flush, and it’s a good quality cooking apple which ripens to a yellow sweetness if kept long enough. But  the tree can be challenging. You … Continue reading →

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Apple tree pruning – sawing a large branch with canker

Posted on February 11, 2008 by uk cider

This is a look at canker. Nasty stuff, can kill a tree. Cut out the big branch wit the silky fox saw. Make the cut near the collar, cutting from underneath first so that the bark is not ripped. When … Continue reading →

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Gurnard with New Forest Cider

Posted on February 3, 2008 by uk cider

While I was at Social Media Cafe on Friday, Linda went along to Borough market to buy some fish and cider. We’ve had gurnard before, but only the small ones that can be cooked whole or at least headless. This … Continue reading →

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Apple tree pruning video 4 – using the saw

Posted on January 29, 2008 by uk cider

Part 4 of Stephen Hayes Fruitwise videos about pruning apple trees. Looking at the pruning saw, more important than the secteurs. Needs to be sharp or else not fit for purpose. Cut on the back stroke. Japanese silky fox. Removing … Continue reading →

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Spur pruning and thinning

Posted on January 22, 2008 by uk cider

Part three of Stephen Hayes video series “The Fruitwise guide to pruning apple trees” Spur pruning. Fruit buds turn into spurs after a few years then get crowded. Overgrown spur systems need to be thinned. Cut out the lower groups … Continue reading →

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