Given that it's blossom time, is anyone doing any variety crossing with apples, plums or pears?
I've been searching the web for amateur apple breeders in the UK and can't find anything other than the diversity website and references to the late Hugh Ermen. It used to be a popular pastime in the Victorian and Edwardian era. There doesn't seem to be much (any?) interest now. Maybe I'm wrong and there is a thriving group/forum exchanging tips and ideas. I'm on my fourth year of crossing and have become totally addicted. What more can I say.
I've been searching the web for amateur apple breeders in the UK and can't find anything other than the diversity website and references to the late Hugh Ermen. It used to be a popular pastime in the Victorian and Edwardian era. There doesn't seem to be much (any?) interest now. Maybe I'm wrong and there is a thriving group/forum exchanging tips and ideas. I'm on my fourth year of crossing and have become totally addicted. What more can I say.
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