Cae Main Orchards

Heritage apple orchard, smallholding, campsite and small batch cider producer

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@SmallholdersUK Always had great trees from @AdamsAppleTrees. Lots of heritage varieties. Order for planting as bare root over the winter.

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@SmallholdersUK We planted our orchard 9 years ago. Used to have to mow. Now have Shropshire sheep. Can also advise on apple varieties (we have 30+)

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Used an old radiator as a chicken 'creep feeder'. #nothingthrownaway

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She's after the chicken feed again. Fair enough..... they always try to eat hers!

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Brexit simplified.

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Field trial number 2. #shropshiresheep don't eat mint.

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At last...... Cort pendu plat apple in blossom. Ancient variety. Known as the "wise apple" because it waits until after the frosts.

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North Wales! Less than 1cm of rain in the last month. #needsomerain

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Pink plastic snakeskin effect guarantees these don't leave the farm! #TheGreatCrocDebate

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First barbecue. Local organic lamb and sausages. Mmmmmm.

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A damp morning means a wonderful smell to start the day! Crab apple blossom in the orchard.

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Good to have some help this week and enjoy the company too. Thanks lads!

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Phase 2 trials for thyme and #shropshiresheep. 3 different varieties planted in a stoney corner of the orchard. Results in a month or so!

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Results of yesterday's experiment - #shropshiresheep don't eat thyme!

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Today's experiment. Do #shropshiresheep eat thyme? Results later. Need to know before I plant some in their field.

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Our first Shropshire lambs #shropshiresheep

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No electricity after #stormdoris but at least I get to enjoy my favourite candle holder #shropshiresheep lookalikes!

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We need more members for @NearlyWildCamp ! Steve's about to sign one up at the Outdoor Adventure and Camping Show in London.

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Aldi!

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Nearly time for crumble!