October news 2018
Hi everyone - DEACONS NURSERY FRUITS is up and running. Even better news, Apple trees have 50% off until January 30th.
I called in this morning to see if there was anyone there and what the situation was as there had been reports and rumors about closure. Yes, there was bit of a pause but it has not closed. I spoke to Graeme Deacon and his helper Jack this morning and it is definitely in business ready for the winter despatch season. There is a link to their website next to this news - have a look.
Thank you for all the emails. To help with Identification have a look at www.fruitid. Lots of pictures of all stages, sections, the eye and stalk etc. etc. Far more exhaustive then on my website. Or try www.brogdalecollections.org/fruit-identification and follow the instructions for sending a sample.
Our apples are definitely not up to much this year, I didn't bother to enter anything for Brighstone Horticultural Society autumn show this year, nothing much looked like a show apple. We have a few trays in the shed in store and I have stocked the freezer but normally we have apples to spare and to give away to friends. Even the Bramley's Seedling (see above) has very few apples this year.
September News 2018
In response to several emails
I personally do not do DNA testing of apples - PLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE MENU AT THE SIDE AND FIND THE INFORMATION
I am just passing the information on as I hope it will be useful to someone out there