@bowlingparkorchard
Developed in 2003 on six disused allotment plots next to Bowling Park. Over 40 fruit trees planted and 20 years of community engagement including Bradford Apple Day. More info at https://bradfordymca.org.uk/services/environmental-education/
@horfieldorchard.bsky.social I came to visit your orchard when we were developing our ideas. Hard to believe that must have been about 23/24 years ago. We planted our first trees in 2003.
Only six days to go till Apple Day! #appleday #bradford25 #communityorchards
We've got a jam-packed October full of Apple Days and markets - come and say hello!
#appleday #applepressing #communityevent #autumn
Juicing at Culture Fusion
Juice flowing into the jug
Pasteurising juice
It's been a busy week at the orchard. We juiced 250kg of apples, and pasteurised most of this for sale.
This morning we took advantage of great weather for a nematode application (ie we got soaked to the skin), in an attempt to control the Codling Moth population. Too wet for photo evidence!
We’re looking forward to the25th anniversary of#bradfordappleday
Sunday 12 October 12-4
Check out the orchard and our involvement with #ediblearchives on #theoneshow starts from about 12 mins in
#bradford2025
#communityorchards
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Hot off the press
#communityorchards
#appleday #bradford2025
Save the date!!
#communityorchard #appleday #biodiversity #letterpress #bd25
#communityorchard #appleblossom #bowling #bradford #beesymca
#communityorchard #appleblossom #bowling #bradford #beesymca
Follow BEES on fb for information on what’s happening at the orchard and with the conservation volunteers
I will also try to repost here :)
www.facebook.com/BEESBradford
Brimstone butterfly feeding on a dandelion
Small Tortoiseshell butterfly on a dandelion close to the ground
Bird's-eye view of three dandelion flowers in the sun
This is a dandelion appreciation post 💛
Often overlooked, the humble dandelion has a vital part to play in providing valuable nectar for early butterflies and moths, as well as food for their caterpillars.
📷: Small Tortoiseshell - Sophie Hall
📷: Brimstone - Tamás Nestor
#DandelionAppreciationDay
Gardeners question time from Bradford a couple of weeks ago included a question about our orchard- listen here from 26.34 (tho it’s all worth a listen!)
#communityorchards #nematodes #codlingmoth #gqt
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The orchard is managed by our Conservation Volunteer group and we have established the Friends of Bowling Park Community Orchard who support with the vital ongoing management of the Orchard including our annual Apple Day community event.
#communityorchards #appleday #bradford
In March 2003 we planted over 40 trees including
35 varieties of apple,
6 pears and
4 plums.
The orchard was developed on six disused allotment plots adjacent to Bowling Park, we were asked to get involved to help improve the site and engage the local community in it’s ongoing development.