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Tyntesfield NT small Apple Orchard

Tyntesfield NT, Bristol – October 2011

Posted on November 16, 2011September 6, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

Tyntesfield NT has only been open for a very short time, as it is still undergoing renovation. If you time

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Fruit and Nut Field Trips 2011
The famous Glastonbury Thorn

Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset – October 2011

Posted on November 16, 2011September 6, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

The ruins of Glastonbury abbey and the alleged burial place of King Arthur. Also the home of the famous Glastonbury

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Forde Abbey Hot House

Forde Abbey and Gardens, Somerset – October 2011

Posted on November 16, 2011September 6, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

We finally found Forde Abbey after the sat nav sent us via a very tortuous route.  

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Bishops Palace, Wells - Ginkgo tree

Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset – October 2011

Posted on November 14, 2011September 6, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

This proved to be a very interesting visit, with dogs being welcome. Our own personal tour guide, as it was

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Bath Cathedral

Bath, Somerset October 2011

Posted on November 14, 2011September 6, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

Quite a small town really, with some narrow streets and its famous Crescent and Cathedral. I thought the Crescent was

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Barrington Court, Apple Display

Barrington Court, NT, Somerset – October 2011

Posted on November 14, 2011September 6, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

Barrington Court, NT, Somerset is one of the untold secrets. Orchards and gardens formal and informal, all round one of

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Berrow, Brean Sand Dune Stabilization

Berrow, Brean Sands, Burnham On Sea, Somerset – October 2011

Posted on November 14, 2011September 6, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

It was windy, its was cold, it was wet, it was quiet – Excellent. But I bet it gets busier

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Juglans ailanthifolia

National Walnut Collection at Northwick Estate

Posted on October 5, 2011September 6, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

A quick visit to the Walnut Collection at Northwick Estate as part of the National Plant Collections run by www.nccpg.com

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Pulp being pressed

The First Cider Pressings of the Year 2011

Posted on October 2, 2011September 6, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

Having a go at cider making on a larger scale this year, a gallon is not enough after all the

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Cider and Perry Making
autumn cob webs

Autumn is very close

Posted on October 2, 2011September 6, 2022 by qwertyqweryt61

Its getting cooler in the mornings now, and the dew is getting heavier. We are however getting very hot in

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Slightly off Topic

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