‘Near the Minster in Southwell, how it happened’s a puzzle,
Little Mary Ann created a new variety.
In the shade of her garden after frost made it harden,
She planted a pip from a friend’s apple tree.
Oh, sing of the Apple, oh sing of the Apple, what sort are you going to be?
Oh, sing of the Apple, oh [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Ode to the Bramley
Posted in Articles, News on August 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Apple Juice – some advice please?
Posted in Fruit Questions on August 26, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I was really interested in your advice on how to make apple juice – see ‘Home-made Apple Juice‘. My Bramley’s Seedling apple tree generates huge quantities of fruit and I am keen to use as much fruit as possible. A couple of queries about your advice -
1. Is it necessary to remove pips from the [...]
Cider Questions
Posted in Fruit Questions on August 26, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Browsing for some good English cider apple varieties I read your cider recipe (see Home-made Cider ). Whatever you do, never let the pulp ferment for a week. It is a sure way to make vinegar or worse, a brew high on methyl. If you prefer keeving make sure you keep the pulp in a [...]
Tayberry Mutation or Cross ?
Posted in Fruit Questions on August 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I grow Tayberry in Jordan River – West Coast on Vancouver Island. This year one bush mutated or crossed with the native to the Island blackberry also called ‘Indian Blood’. The flowers are different, the fruits are more shiny, brighter, and less hairy, and with a more lemony, refreshing taste, a little bit as [...]
