Members of the group spent a great afternoon, working together to take the first steps in rejuvenating the neglected orchard. Of the 30 trees planted in 1997, only 11 remain and some were in very bad shape. We’ve initiated our 3-4 year programme of winter pruning to bring them back to health and vigour under expert advice from Tess, Dave, and Nigel (who is now the Tree Partnership Plymouth tree warden for the orchard). We plan to plant 10 or more new fruit trees in the autumn. These will provide a vital habitat and food source for birds, bats, bees and more — as well as giving the community the joy of Spring blossom and Autumn apples.
Friends of Downhorn Park 