There are multiple ways you can be involved with The Hidden Orchard!
If you have or know of a fruit tree that is neglected, bearing more fruit than you can use, or is a fruit that you don’t like, let’s not let it go to waste: register your trees and we’ll call to have a talk about organising a harvest.
If you need help looking after your tree, we may be able to help by pruning or advising on various aspects of tree health and maintenance.
As a tree owner, you are eligible for 1/3 of the fruit harvested.
You are not obliged to take your share though; many owners already have enough of the fruit and are happy to have their share split between the pickers and charities.
Become a harvest picker!
No prior experience necessary.
For each harvest, we have a nominated leader who will provide direction.
One third of the fruit picked is shared between the pickers, so you get to take some lovely freshly picked fruit home.
If it’s a big harvest, there might be enough for jam or juicing; otherwise, you’ll have a full fruit bowl.
The Hidden Orchard needs logistical and practical help from time to time. Some of the behind-the-scenes jobs include:
- storing harvested fruit awaiting delivery (do you have a cool store?!)
- delivering to local charities
- organising and/or leading a specific harvest event
- advising home owners on how to look after their fruit trees
- pruning fruit trees in Winter
- marketing & promotional activities
- posting to website or social media
- taking photographs of events
- talking to media organisations
If you think you can help with any of these, or are interested in joining the committee, send us an email at thehiddenorchard@gmail.com