Hanami celebration of cherry blossom and Japanese culture
Brogdale Farm sold to new owners
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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 […]
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 […]
Watch a film on the big screen at Brogdale
When is the best time to see the blossom at Brogdale ? At Brogdale, we love sharing the beauty of nature with our visitors and all the wonderful sights, sounds, tastes and smells it has to offer. The blossoming of all the fruit trees, and especially the cherry trees is one of the most visually […]
