Apple Day: An appealing bounty

First held in Covent Garden in 1990, and now celebrated across the world, Apple Day is an annual celebration of both apples and the orchards in which they grown. Initiated by the charity Common Ground, who see the apple as a symbol for local foods and their impact on both communities and landscapes, the day is an opportunity to celebrate the 2,300 apple varieties grown in the British Isles; particularly those often ignored in favour of the handful of ‘supermarket-friendly’ strains.

So, whether you are looking to make the most of your own locally sourced apples, or simply wishing to sample those varieties less tasted, our range of apple related products are on hand to help you mark and celebrate this very sweet and thoughtful occasion.

A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden, this fast growing and high-yielding, traditional English apple tree produces pinky white blossom in spring, followed by Bramley cooking apples in autumn.

Crafted using British cider apples from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire, Hawkstone Cider blends such varieties as Dabinett, Kingston Black, Brown Snout and Strawberry Normans. Known for their high sugar and tannin levels, these apples produce a cider that is medium dry, and full both flavour and character.

Ideal for picking that hard-to-reach fruit, this apple picker is sure to prove a must-have come harvesting time. Featuring wire ‘fingers’ designed to hook the fruit, and a cushioned foam liner to protect against bruising, this fruit picker is ideal for apples, along with pears, plums, and quinces.

This single variety apple juice is picked, pressed, and bottled at Townsend Farm in Hertfordshire. By producing juice from a single variety, in this case the Discovery apple, rather than a blended product, Townsend Farm has greater control over process, resulting in flavoursome juice of an altogether superior quality.

Get started on your juicing and cider making journey with this traditional 6 litre hobby fruit press. A popular, entry level choice, its ease of use makes it an ideal option for beginners. With a spindle mechanism and pressure plate, this press will gently extract the juice from your fruit, retaining maximum nutrients and flavour.

A traditional recipe of apple cider vinegar, including the ‘mother’, and a further 18 organic ingredients, the Original Fire Apple Cider Vinegar is infused in handmade, small batches for a minimum of five months, and triple cold pressed to extract all the goodness and flavour.