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Brogdale Collections Charity is taking part in the Kent Big Weekend this June and the ballot is now open! Do not miss the opportunity to WIN 20 pairs of tickets for Brogdale and other amazing attractions in Kent over the weekend of 24th & 25th June. What is the Kent Big Weekend about? […]
We’re commemorating the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla by celebrating rare and heritage fruit with royal connections. Throughout the Coronation Weekend, Orchard Passholders will be able to enjoy guided tours of the Collections with a royal touch! Brogdale Collection’s Royal Tour of the Defra National Fruit Collections will highlight some of the varieties […]
Climate Change Trial – Apples in a Warmer World Unfortunately, due to the serious damage to the climate change trial facility caused by storms Dudley, Eunice, and Franklin last February, the Trustees felt that the repair costs were too great and the trial was brought to a close. Although this was earlier than hoped, the […]
Discover The National Fruit Collection with our season’s guide to see when you might want to visit.. You can also download a pdf version by clicking here. Blossom The Blossom display at Brogdale is like no other, with different varieties and fruits blooming between March and May with colours from bright white to fuscia pink, […]
Pick, prune, and plant your way to a socially responsible Corporate Day! Home to the National Fruit Collections, charity Brogdale Collections is encouraging businesses to do their bit for the local community, farming heritage, and environment with an outdoor volunteering day at its Faversham farm. A perfect corporate day out! What can we do on […]
We had an amazing 2022 for Kent school trips here at Brogdale Collections and loved welcoming all the different classes. We hope to see you again this year for more fun hands-on learning! Great value day out to remember, that meets your curriculum needs! We provide fun, fruit-filled Kent school trips, where […]
What is fruit tree grafting? Fruit tree grafting is a historic propagation method where a stem (scion) is fused to a rootstock to create a new plant. The purpose of fruit tree grafting is to take one plant’s qualities and merge them with the roots of a stronger, resilient, already established plant. By choosing the […]
Winter Pruning Insights from John Easton for fruit trees – Summer/ Autumn 2022 and How to prepare for 2023. Tis the season to be winter pruning… Gardeners know that growing can often be a challenge, but even accepting that is sometimes not enough. Following the rules of growing and winter pruning you may think that […]
The length of time an apple will store depends on variety and conditions of storage. If storing at home just remember that fruit of all types hate central heating. A cellar, garage or garden shed will be a more suitable site provided they are mouse free. They need a cool, dry, dark place. The apples […]
The National Fruit Collection is one of the largest fruit collections in the world and is located at Brogdale Farm, near Faversham, Kent.
