Author: Janet Hickinbottom

LEAF education

Apples

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This old saying may not strictly be true but we all know that eating fresh fruit as part of a balanced diet is very good for our health.
Why are apples considered healthy foods?
https://britishapplesandpears.co.uk/health-nutrition/apples-health-nutrition/
Here are some other apple sayings:
www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Phrases-and-Sayings/Question309430.html
Do you know how many
varieties of apple exist? Look up some of the strange names they have:
https://britishapplesandpears.co.uk/varieties/
When are apples in season and so at their best?
http://www.eattheseasons.co.uk/Articles/apples.php

Are there any community orchards near where you live?
https://ptes.org/campaigns/traditional-orchard-project/orchard-network/community-orchards/
Only about 20% of the apples grown in the UK are grown here. We eat apples from France, South Africa, New Zealand and the USA.
Read about local v imported fruit and vegetables! What do you think should happen?
https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fruit-and-veg/three-quarters-of-fruit-and-veg-eaten-in-uk-is-imported/548771.article
What is a traditional orchard and why is it important?
www.cheshire-biodiversity.org.uk/action-plans/listing.php?id=23

What about planting an
apple tree at home or at school?
www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_september_2c_apple.asp
The UK is the only country which grows apples specially designed for cooking. Find out which variety is most commonly used for this.
https://bitaboutbritain.com/story-bramley-apple/
Apple Day is an annual
celebration of apples and orchards. Find out when it is and if there are usually any events held in your area.
http://commonground.org.uk/projects/orchards/apple-day/