Episode 4
Pete Brown discovers the importance of winter dormancy in the life cycle of an apple tree then learns the careful art of tree pruning in a Herefordshire orchard.
Writer Pete Brown follows the cycle of an apple orchard's year to better understand the hand-in-hand history of humanity and our most familiar fruit. From its origins in Kazakhstan, its spread along the old spice roads and into mythology, the apple is now an all-year round supermarket staple.
As the season turns from autumn to winter, Pete discovers the importance of cold dry weather and dormancy in the life cycle of an apple tree; then travels to Herefordshire to learn the careful art of tree pruning.
Written and read by Pete Brown
Abridged by Laurence Wareing
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Pete Brown |
| Author | Pete Brown |
| Abridger | Laurence Wareing |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
- Fri 11 Nov 2016 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Sat 12 Nov 2016 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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