Brogdale’s 2021 schedule of workshops and events Brogdale Collections in Faversham has a terrific programme of rural workshops and courses planned for 2021 which are perfect for anyone who loves growing, making or nature. Most of the courses take place in the orchards and buildings at Brogdale and are delivered by friendly, knowledgeable specialists. Check […]
Give the gift of a wonderful rural experience for Christmas Brogdale Collections in Faversham has a varied programme of rural workshops and courses planned for 2021 which are perfect gifts for anyone who loves growing, making or nature. Most of the courses take place in the orchards and buildings at Brogdale and are delivered by […]
HOW OUR VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS HELPED BROGDALE SURVIVE 2020 Although we are still living in uncertain times, we thought it would be heartening if we shared some positive news and warm wishes. Thank you Brogdale would like to say a massive thank you to our staff, volunteers, supporters, visitors and customers who have all played […]
About National Apple Day National Apple Day is a day spent celebrating wonderful English apples. It’s the perfect opportunity to encourage people to treasure our orchards, support native growers and appreciate the fruit grown in this country. About Brogdale Collections Brogdale Collections is a charity located in the heart of the Garden and England and […]
FORAGING IN THE KENTISH COUNTRYSIDE With Brogdale Collections By Freya Rix “I came away from the walk excited to forage and cook up my own finds.” Foraging with Brogdale Collections On a brisk October morning, I met a chirpy group of fellow foragers in a pub in the countryside near Faversham for a foraging walk […]
AUTUMN – A BEAUTIFUL TIME TO VISIT ENGLAND’S MOST UNIQUE ORCHARDS Tucked away in the corner of the Garden of England lies Brogdale Collections, home to the National Fruit Collection – the world’s largest collection of temperate fruits. Autumn is a wonderful time to visit the orchards which contains thousands of apple trees positively bursting […]
In our latest blog, one visitor tells us of their experience at August’s Heritage Orchard Day, and why they’ll be coming back for more… I came to the Heritage Orchard Day in August with my partner, parents, sister and brother-in-law. After experiencing much of this year in lockdown we were really looking forward to spending […]
Wasted Recipe – Moist Apple Crumble Cake By Katy Newton from Mighty Fine Things and Wasted Kitchen – September 12, 2020 This Recipe is based on our lovely Lee’s Mum’s Apple Cake with some inspiration from Anja Dunk’s Speedy Apple Cake (check out her recipe book – Noodles, Dumplings & Strudel) and a Wasted Kitchen […]
FRUITY SILVER LINING FOR LOCAL FRUIT-LOVERS One of the unexpected side-effects of the lockdown for Brogdale Collections has been the problem of finding a home for tonnes of rare and delicious heritage fruits. There are acres of heritage orchards at Brogdale, which grow fruit especially for Brogdale’s events – such as the Cherry Fair, Pear […]
Wildlife Garden July Update With Lockdown easing in the wildlife garden we havebeen returning to our volunteer workdays only to be greeted by some very persistent perennial ‘flowers in the wrong place’, including Bristly Ox tongue and Ground Elder. Whilst tackling these will be an ongoing task, we are able to begin to enjoy our […]
