The Modern Luddite

A friend recently took me to Springfield Park community orchard in Hackney, London. What a great place! The gates are left unlocked, and anyone can pop in to tend the trees or pick apples. There are plenty of other community orchards around the country; try this Google search of all council and local Government websites for community orchards. There are plenty throughout the country.
Hacking down weeds and walking home with a bag of apples is a great way to get some fresh air. If you have children, they may just enjoy it too.

Some photos of the Springfield Park orchard:

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A friend recently showed me the community orchard in Springfield Park, Hackney. What a wonderful idea! The gates are unlocked, and anyone can wander in to look after the trees or pick apples.

Here are a few links to other community orchards from all over the country that I found from a quick Google search for community orchards on Government websites:

• Frieze Hill
• Kent
• Grange-over-Sands in South Lakeland
• Chinbrook in Lewisham
• West Devon
• Lewes
• Shaftesbury and Burton in North Dorset
• In Maldon they even have a moth night in their orchard (link to a PDF file)
• There are many more, have a look for yourself.

And some photos of the orchard in Springfield Park:

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