Our June – Bee Safari was a huge success. We found out how many different bees and pollinators live in the orchard and how we can increase our plant varieties to even improve an already very good outcome.

We had a fabulous day celebrating our orchard today. On Blossom Day it was in full bloom and people enjoyed the site with all the activities, the cake, the children singing and the presence of our Mayor Natalie Whittle. We really felt a sense of community through the beauty of […]

We were just about lucky with the weather! Our stone fruit trees got pruned under Ann’s and Kevin’s competent eyes by our members – including the youngest. Some of the trees also needed a new stake or fresh tying. Also we are always trying to keep the tree pits weed […]

Mid January 2026. On a not too cold Saturday afternoon we all came together for our first Wassail event. Candles and torches were lit, mulled cider heated up, apple cake prepared, green headdresses made and our oldest tree was dressed up in fairy lights to get blessed representatively for the […]

Are you feeling stuck for gift ideas? Give a present that will live for years to come – a living tree in Crowborough’s community orchard. For just £30 you can support this community project and gift your loved one a fruit or nut tree. They will be invited to future […]

Apple Day 18 October 2025 We celebrated our second Apple Day at the community orchard with a mix of family friendly activities. The event included:Apple tasting – with apples from the orchard – comparing Ananas Reinette, Duck’s Bill, Captain Kidd, Laxton’s Superb and more. Juicing – we pressed juice from […]