Sam Knight on the struggles British apple farmers face, the many unique varieties of English apple that are disappearing, and the efforts to catalogue these apples.
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UK gardening expert Ciar Byrne says you might still be eating apples from last year s harvest, but now is the time to think of planting and pruning for a bumper crop in the autumn.
All you need to know about grow your own apples, in our detailed Grow Guide to planting, maintenance, harvesting and storing. BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
Food and drinks experts have named fine cider as the beverage most overlooked for its abundant flavour, quality and gastronomic versatility. Here, db outlines five top picks for what would bring a dash of discernment to a festive feast.