Market Gardening and the associated growing of commercial fruit trees in an integral part of Barnes’ history. Did you know that the trees in your own garden may have an important story to tell of their own!
For many years, the land known as The Former Goods Yard, was disputed and degraded (see History in related links). Finally, in 2018, our persistence, determination and community spirit came to fruition and the first trees were planted.
In January 2019, we celebrated with our very first Winter Wassail – a gathering to lighten darker days, to share, make merry, make noise and enjoy a warming mug of Cheer. This is now an annual event and each year we welcome Wassail Master James, Minstrel Joe, Rainbow Crow, and St Mary’s Handbell Ringers – we hope to see you, too!
There is much to do so if you have ideas or an interest, keen or amateur, please get in touch.
Further Reading & Links
Monitoring and Mitigation of Toxins in Food Crops
Fruit ID – definitive site for all things fruity!
