Choose late-keeping varieties, wrap fruit individually and store in cool, dark, rodent-free conditions to enjoy home-grown apples for months.
Gather neighbours, seek permission and choose sturdy fruit trees that suit the site, then plan shared maintenance and harvest days.
Leave some fallen fruit, install bird boxes and sow wildflower strips to support bees, moths and small mammals throughout the year.
Blend sharp, sweet and bittersweet apples, crush and press the fruit, then ferment slowly for a dry, characterful homemade cider.