MSOG Blossom Orchard Walk

Path up-to the community orchard

As a member of the Mid Shires Orchard Group (MSOG) I was invited to the the annual general meeting, which unfortunately I missed (didn't want to take the kids to the meeting) but then in the afternoon I did attend the Blossom orchard walk and picnic in Little Horwood, Buckingham. I took the kids and my sister, they played in the park while I ventured with other members of the group into a showery May Saturday afternoon. 

The Little Horwich Community orchard

Mike Jones Apple and Cider trees in an allotment

We walked around the community orchard with Mike Jones who makes his own delicious cider. The community orchard is a little scruffy but a lovely orchard. They have various fruit trees and and have added to the orchard regularly. Mike told us the history of the orchard and how its came into existence. Mike had worked hard over many years (30+) to establish and build environmental havens that part of the world.

One of Mikes Jones hives in an orchard

Mike also showed use around another orchard which he has 130 trees, it was very impressive and showed what members of the public can do with some persistence.

Then we enjoyed a picnic as the weather brighten up, all in all a very enjoyable day.