Latest news and availability

LAST UPDATED 17-01-2012
Answerphone on 0118 972 3167updated daily



  • FARM SHOP IS NOW OPEN
    - Closing for the end of season on Sunday 22 January

    Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 6pm

  • FARMERS' MARKETS
    Last markets before end of season

    Thurs 19 Jan - Oxford Gloucester Green
    Fri 20 Jan- Abingdon
    Sat 21 Jan - Reading

  • END OF SEASON SALE
    Buy any 3 large bags* of apples for just £20
    saving between £6 and £10
    *10lb bag of top quality apples
    or 3 bags of Speck quality for just £15


    APPLES
    Cox's Orange Pippin, Egremont Russet and Greensleeves
    and a few left, as of Wednesday, of each of Fiesta, Malling Kent, Gala, Gloster'69, Brownlees Russet, Tentation and Kidd's Orange Red .

    APPLE JUICE- freshly pressed juice of Malling Kent/Fiesta blend and ready frozen Cox


  • PRUNING COURSES

    Saturday 4, Wednesday 8 or Saturday18 February at CROSS LANES FRUIT FARM, Mapledurham, Reading, RG4 7UW
    Soon spring will be here! With the warmer weather we have been having this winter soon the fruit buds will start moving so it is time to tackle those fruit trees. If the very thought of pruning fills you with dread, why not come to a pruning morning at Cross Lanes Fruit Farm.

    The courses are designed for novice gardeners, for those who have pruned for many a year and for professional gardeners who prune fruit trees in many different situations.

    The overall objectives and the effect of pruning on the future growth of the tree are explained.

    The course will concentrate on apple trees, highlighting where the treatment of plums and pears differ. It will cover the general principles, tree shape, major branch removal and range from rescuing neglected trees to training new trees. The application to different varieties, growing systems, age of tree etc. will be shown. Pest and disease recognition will be covered along with a demystifying of the technical terms of pruning. Detailed pruning techniques will be demonstrated and participants take part in practical sessions.

    Applicants MUST BOOK as places are limited. Ring 0118 972 3167 or email apples@crosslanesfruitfarm.co.uk for an application form.

  • TALKS AND ORCHARD VISITS
    Talks about the history of apples, apple varieties, the apple industry and our own experiences as apple growers can be arranged for groups, clubs and other organisations. Specialist talks on pruning fruit trees can also be provided.
    Group visits to the fruit farm are welcome during the summer and autumn.
    If you are interested please contact us. (see contact us page)