Horfield Organic Community Orchard celebrates 25 years

how to prepare and adapt for an unpredictable future. This event is open to all – and we are keen to show and share actions that can help sustain future harvests.” orchard, HOCO is home to microorganisms, fungi, insects, plants, birds, and animals, as well as many varieties of apples, pears and plums.

Home-made cakes and refreshing cordials, as well as plants and produce, will be on sale. The event takes place from 2pm-5pm Refreshments, plants and produce will be on sale.

Visitors to the Summer Orchard Open Day on June 3 will be able to ask fruit growing questions and learn about nature-friendly solutions. They are also invited to take a closer look at experimental projects, such as the passive water capture channel in the Home Orchard Plot area.

Shannon added: “We know the growing conditions of high summer affect the quality and quantity of fruit – in any year and in the following one. We are also concerned about the impacts of climate emergency chaos, and