Horfield Orchard
@horfieldorchard.bsky.social
Growing orchard fruits, community, learning, and wellbeing. Resilience in action. Celebrating diversity. Working with nature.
Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO) - https://community-orchard.org.uk/
Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO) - https://community-orchard.org.uk/
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Our fruit juicing press will be feeling the pressure today (Sunday, 2pm-4.30pm), at HOCO's @HorfieldOrchard #AppleDay. All welcome! Free entry #Bristol #apple #orchard Info: www.community-orchard.org.uk
Our fruit juicing press will be feeling the pressure today (Sunday, 2pm-4.30pm), at HOCO's @HorfieldOrchard #AppleDay. All welcome! Free entry #Bristol #apple #orchard Info: www.community-orchard.org.uk
October 19, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Our fruit juicing press will be feeling the pressure today (Sunday, 2pm-4.30pm), at HOCO's @HorfieldOrchard #AppleDay. All welcome! Free entry #Bristol #apple #orchard Info: www.community-orchard.org.uk
Apple trees for sale on Apple Day, Sunday 19 October, 2pm-4.30pm, at Horfield Organic Community Orchard (#Bristol BS7 8JP). Plant a tree for future fruit. Eat local. Celebrate tradition and diversity. All welcome! Order apple trees in advance: community-orchard.org.uk #apple #orchard #AppleDay
October 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Apple trees for sale on Apple Day, Sunday 19 October, 2pm-4.30pm, at Horfield Organic Community Orchard (#Bristol BS7 8JP). Plant a tree for future fruit. Eat local. Celebrate tradition and diversity. All welcome! Order apple trees in advance: community-orchard.org.uk #apple #orchard #AppleDay
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In #London? Love everything to do with #orchards? We have just a few tickets left for this fabulous event happening tomorrow (Sat 18 Oct): Community Orchard Summit London
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Community Orchard Summit London
A gathering of orchardists, growers & changemakers, coming together to learn, share and reimagine thriving community spaces.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
In #London? Love everything to do with #orchards? We have just a few tickets left for this fabulous event happening tomorrow (Sat 18 Oct): Community Orchard Summit London
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HOCO’s Summer Orchard Open Day is on Saturday 7 June, 2pm - 5pm! Summer Fruit Tree Care taster session at 2.30pm (Book in advance). Art in the Orchard. Bee Active! Bee Fruitful! new pollinator plantings & exhibition. Plants, cake, fruity cordials & books for sale. Info: www.community-orchard.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
HOCO’s Summer Orchard Open Day is on Saturday 7 June, 2pm - 5pm! Summer Fruit Tree Care taster session at 2.30pm (Book in advance). Art in the Orchard. Bee Active! Bee Fruitful! new pollinator plantings & exhibition. Plants, cake, fruity cordials & books for sale. Info: www.community-orchard.org.uk
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We’ve had hedges in the UK since the bronze ages and many that exist today are truly ancient. It’s no surprise many hedgerows host ancient woodland indicator species and native animals which rely on this ancient network for survival.👇
ptes.org/hedgerow/a-history-of-hedgerows
#NationalHedgerowWeek 🌳
ptes.org/hedgerow/a-history-of-hedgerows
#NationalHedgerowWeek 🌳
May 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We’ve had hedges in the UK since the bronze ages and many that exist today are truly ancient. It’s no surprise many hedgerows host ancient woodland indicator species and native animals which rely on this ancient network for survival.👇
ptes.org/hedgerow/a-history-of-hedgerows
#NationalHedgerowWeek 🌳
ptes.org/hedgerow/a-history-of-hedgerows
#NationalHedgerowWeek 🌳
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🌳 Whilst Scotland has more tree cover than the rest of the UK, just 18% has trees (vs a European average of 37%)
🌳 Only 4% of Scotland is native woodland (50%+ of which is in poor condition)
🌳 Only 1% of our land area has ancient woodland
That's why we protect, restore & create native woodland 🌱 💚
🌳 Only 4% of Scotland is native woodland (50%+ of which is in poor condition)
🌳 Only 1% of our land area has ancient woodland
That's why we protect, restore & create native woodland 🌱 💚
April 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🌳 Whilst Scotland has more tree cover than the rest of the UK, just 18% has trees (vs a European average of 37%)
🌳 Only 4% of Scotland is native woodland (50%+ of which is in poor condition)
🌳 Only 1% of our land area has ancient woodland
That's why we protect, restore & create native woodland 🌱 💚
🌳 Only 4% of Scotland is native woodland (50%+ of which is in poor condition)
🌳 Only 1% of our land area has ancient woodland
That's why we protect, restore & create native woodland 🌱 💚
Tickets are now available for Blossom Orchard Workout at Horfield Organic Community Orchard, Bristol, on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 2:30PM www.ticketsource.co.uk/orchard-lear...
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April 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Tickets are now available for Blossom Orchard Workout at Horfield Organic Community Orchard, Bristol, on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 2:30PM www.ticketsource.co.uk/orchard-lear...
"If I knew the world would end tomorrow, I would still plant new apple trees today"
Fruitful Futures - a climate resilience action project,
starting Saturday 12 April 2025, at HOCO. Design & lay the groundwork to plant & grow new fruit trees.
More info on Fruitful Futures: community-orchard.org.uk
Fruitful Futures - a climate resilience action project,
starting Saturday 12 April 2025, at HOCO. Design & lay the groundwork to plant & grow new fruit trees.
More info on Fruitful Futures: community-orchard.org.uk
April 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"If I knew the world would end tomorrow, I would still plant new apple trees today"
Fruitful Futures - a climate resilience action project,
starting Saturday 12 April 2025, at HOCO. Design & lay the groundwork to plant & grow new fruit trees.
More info on Fruitful Futures: community-orchard.org.uk
Fruitful Futures - a climate resilience action project,
starting Saturday 12 April 2025, at HOCO. Design & lay the groundwork to plant & grow new fruit trees.
More info on Fruitful Futures: community-orchard.org.uk
Volunteer Hannah Shepherd spoke to Shannon Smith - aka the Apple Tree Lady - at HOCO - to hear about the new ‘Fruitful Futures’ project, which asks big questions about climate, engagement and resilience: bristolgoodfood.org/2025/04/04/h...
‘A bold experiment’: Horfield Organic Community Orchard’s Fruitful Futures Project - Bristol Good Food 2030
Volunteer Hannah Shepherd spoke to Shannon Smith - aka the Apple Tree Lady - at Horfield Organic Community Orchard to hear about the new ‘Fruitful Futures’ project, which asks big questions about clim...
bristolgoodfood.org
April 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Volunteer Hannah Shepherd spoke to Shannon Smith - aka the Apple Tree Lady - at HOCO - to hear about the new ‘Fruitful Futures’ project, which asks big questions about climate, engagement and resilience: bristolgoodfood.org/2025/04/04/h...
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With the WECA Mayoral election on Thurs 1 May, three organisations leading on food systems change are calling on candidates to commit to a fairer, healthier, more sustainable food system. Learn more & add your support: bristolgoodfood.org/2025/03/13/m... #BristolGoodFood
April 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
With the WECA Mayoral election on Thurs 1 May, three organisations leading on food systems change are calling on candidates to commit to a fairer, healthier, more sustainable food system. Learn more & add your support: bristolgoodfood.org/2025/03/13/m... #BristolGoodFood
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Last few spaces! Does your org want to take climate action but not sure where to start? Join Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership’s Getting Started programme supported by Redcliffe & Temple & City Centre BIDs & Eunomia.
Apply by 12pm, Mon 7 April
Only 10 spots available!
#ClimateAction #Bristol
Apply by 12pm, Mon 7 April
Only 10 spots available!
#ClimateAction #Bristol
Getting Started programme
Get tickets on Humanitix - Getting Started programme. KPMG - Bristol, 66 Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4BE, UK. Monday 28th April 2025. Find event information.
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April 4, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Last few spaces! Does your org want to take climate action but not sure where to start? Join Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership’s Getting Started programme supported by Redcliffe & Temple & City Centre BIDs & Eunomia.
Apply by 12pm, Mon 7 April
Only 10 spots available!
#ClimateAction #Bristol
Apply by 12pm, Mon 7 April
Only 10 spots available!
#ClimateAction #Bristol
March 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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William Morris 1834–1896 was an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer, and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. #apples #WilliamMorris #textiles #art
March 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
William Morris 1834–1896 was an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer, and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. #apples #WilliamMorris #textiles #art
Weeding & re-mulching the bee bank at HOCO on Sunday at our first ‘Roots, Shoots and Fruits’ action day. The bank was planted with bee-friendly plants, a Bee Bold Community Pollinator Project, part-funded by the West of England Combined Authority (#WECA). More info: community-orchard.org.uk/whatson/
March 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Weeding & re-mulching the bee bank at HOCO on Sunday at our first ‘Roots, Shoots and Fruits’ action day. The bank was planted with bee-friendly plants, a Bee Bold Community Pollinator Project, part-funded by the West of England Combined Authority (#WECA). More info: community-orchard.org.uk/whatson/
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Growing your own food can reduce your impact on the environment – and can also feed bumblebees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Ideas: bit.ly/3FIdXQH
Ideas: bit.ly/3FIdXQH
March 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Growing your own food can reduce your impact on the environment – and can also feed bumblebees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Ideas: bit.ly/3FIdXQH
Ideas: bit.ly/3FIdXQH
Roots, Shoots & Fruits course at HOCO starts on Sunday 23 March! Friendly, hands-on course. Learn to love & care for fruit trees over a whole growing season. 12 sessions, ends 28 September. Enjoy working outdoors. For beginners & experienced growers. Get in touch here: goo.gl/forms/0niaxJ...
March 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Roots, Shoots & Fruits course at HOCO starts on Sunday 23 March! Friendly, hands-on course. Learn to love & care for fruit trees over a whole growing season. 12 sessions, ends 28 September. Enjoy working outdoors. For beginners & experienced growers. Get in touch here: goo.gl/forms/0niaxJ...
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Easy ways to help pollinating insects:
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🌱 grow caterpillar food plants
☠️ avoid pesticides and weedkillers
🐞 don’t be too tidy!
More: bit.ly/4ae2zG1
#nature #biodiversity
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🌱 grow caterpillar food plants
☠️ avoid pesticides and weedkillers
🐞 don’t be too tidy!
More: bit.ly/4ae2zG1
#nature #biodiversity
March 12, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Easy ways to help pollinating insects:
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🌱 grow caterpillar food plants
☠️ avoid pesticides and weedkillers
🐞 don’t be too tidy!
More: bit.ly/4ae2zG1
#nature #biodiversity
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🌱 grow caterpillar food plants
☠️ avoid pesticides and weedkillers
🐞 don’t be too tidy!
More: bit.ly/4ae2zG1
#nature #biodiversity
Last chance to take part in Dormant Season pruning course at HOCO in #Bristol! Course starts tomorrow Saturday 1 March, 1.30 pm-4.30pm. Work with real trees. Learn to identify fruiting habits, growing characteristics & wood of different ages. #Orchard Info: community-orchard.org.uk/learning/
February 28, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Last chance to take part in Dormant Season pruning course at HOCO in #Bristol! Course starts tomorrow Saturday 1 March, 1.30 pm-4.30pm. Work with real trees. Learn to identify fruiting habits, growing characteristics & wood of different ages. #Orchard Info: community-orchard.org.uk/learning/
New! Learning Orchard Pruning Workshops for HOCO members - starting 22 Feb. See the What's On website page for dates & info (community-orchard.org.uk/whatson/). Apply here: forms.gle/NC6H7cfHJuWJ...
Learning Orchard workshops for HOCO members 2025
These workshops are organised to meet the pruning and other care needs of selected trees at HOCO.
They are offered on a fee-paid basis. Fees are generously discounted to encourage participation by al...
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February 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
New! Learning Orchard Pruning Workshops for HOCO members - starting 22 Feb. See the What's On website page for dates & info (community-orchard.org.uk/whatson/). Apply here: forms.gle/NC6H7cfHJuWJ...
Some champion pulling up of brambles & cutting back an overgrown hedge to let more light into the orchard & pruning of an ancient bullace & refreshing with flapjack and tea, during HOCO’s WOW (Winter Orchard Workout) on Saturday
February 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Some champion pulling up of brambles & cutting back an overgrown hedge to let more light into the orchard & pruning of an ancient bullace & refreshing with flapjack and tea, during HOCO’s WOW (Winter Orchard Workout) on Saturday
Come along to a Winter Orchard Workout session on Saturday 8 February, 2pm-4pm & enjoy some 'green exercise'. Cheaper than a fitness class and doing good for the community! Make a big difference by lopping, chopping, mulching, hedging. Sign up here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/orchard-lear....
February 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Come along to a Winter Orchard Workout session on Saturday 8 February, 2pm-4pm & enjoy some 'green exercise'. Cheaper than a fitness class and doing good for the community! Make a big difference by lopping, chopping, mulching, hedging. Sign up here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/orchard-lear....
