Sunday 21st May saw our "3 Way Orchard Visit" to Baslow, Tideswell and Bradwell Community Orchards. Of the three, Baslow is probably at the lowest altitude and the most sheltered, reflected here in the blossom on Court Pendu Plat. You'll find links to Baslow Jubilee Community Orchard and the Tideswell Community Orchard in the panel on the right.
Court Pendu Plat is a very old French variety, known since at least the seventeenth century. It's not especially vigorous, as can be seen here and in the picture of our own tree lower down in this post.
Baslow had several Ellison's Orange trees in full blossom.
Tideswell is the highest, most exposed and youngest of the three orchards. Nevertheless, it is in good health and the trees are all growing well.
We ended our visits back in Bradwell. This is our Court Pendu Plat which is about to flower - it is full of buds, even if it's not obvious!
We have two quince in the orchard which have beautiful flowers. This one is Serbian Gold.
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