Nantwich in Bloom volunteers maintain the orchard with help from Reaseheath students and lecturers, other local fruit tree experts and interested members of the local community. Dabber Dames WI have contributed trees, while ANSA (Cheshire East) are responsible for mowing the grass.
The orchard now contains forty-five fruit trees. This includes thirty-eight assorted apple trees, three pear trees, two damsons, one plum and a greengage.
The community orchard is open to all, so anyone can come to sample the fruit.
We just ask that you leave enough for others to enjoy it too!
Our future plans for the orchard:
- To identify and record all the fruit varieties planted in the orchard.
- To maintain the orchard for the enjoyment of Nantwich residents.
- To involve local fruit experts along with the local community in pruning and maintenance – look out for information regarding winter pruning workshops.
- To use it to raise the profile of local orchards and Cheshire fruit varieties and also to contribute to Apple Festivals.
If you would like to become involved in the Nantwich Community Orchard Project please get in touch.