Fruit and frost by Paul Freeborough (Volunteer)
The frosts we have experienced during this month have been a concern, particularly for those of us with fruit trees. Hopefully, the blossom will survive long enough for the bees to begin their pollination task as the weather warms up. Fortunately, we appear to have suffered only ground frosts. In May 1900, fruit tree growers on St Ann’s Allotments were also concerned…