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When the Pub Garden Becomes a Nature Reserve: Small Cider Makers and the New Orchard Landscape
Orchard Stories & Sustainability

When the Pub Garden Becomes a Nature Reserve: Small Cider Makers and the New Orchard Landscape

Across Britain, independent cider makers are restoring old orchards, planting heritage apples and making room for wildlife. The work is slow, costly and quietly radical — and the pub garden may be closer to the front line than anyone expected.
The Orchard in the Pan: Six Winter Kitchen Ideas with British Cider
Seasonal Cooking

The Orchard in the Pan: Six Winter Kitchen Ideas with British Cider

A mug of mulled cider is a fine start, but it is only the beginning. Here are six practical ways to cook with British cider this winter, from braised leeks to doughnuts, plus a buying guide for bottles that shine in the pan rather than the glass.