Exciting case studies and real life examples
As the Fruit-full Schools programme develops, we'll be sharing real-time examples of the many community, curriculum and environmental benefits of a project like this. While we're getting started, we've collected a selection of inspiring examples for you from schools we've worked with across the UK that are already blazing an orchard-growing trail! Most of these are primary schools - that's why the initial secondary school focus of our Fruit-full Schools programme is so important. We look forward to sharing all we're learning with you...
Learning
Schools in Sussex used their local varieties to inspire cookery lessons as well as learn about sustainability, planting and growth, while children in Somerset have used orchards for poetic and artistic inspiration and also studied local history, and the process of cider harvesting...
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Pupil-led projects
Children at Gartmore Primary School in Scotland use their orchard to inspire a strong sense of responsibility and appreciation by caring for each individual tree within their grounds...
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Community engagement
When Alvanley Church of England Primary School had an orchard it was used to inspire a sense of togetherness in the community...
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Inspiration gallery
Images of fruit growing guaranteed to inspire you in your efforts!
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Two pronged apple espaliers
A true ‘Family Tree’ – a selection of different local varieties grown on one apple crown
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