Recently, staff took a group of our Mini Horts to the RHS gardens at Wisley for a spot of seed cleaning. You can see the results of their work on the RHS blog at https://plantheritage.wordpress.com/2015/04/29/mighty-oaks-from-little-acorns-grow/
There are many benefits to being Plant Guardians!
Monday, 11 May 2015
Visit to Hill Farm Orchard
On Thursday the 7th of May 2015, the MiniHorts of Wicor Primary School visited Hill Farm Orchards, who produce apple juice (http://www.hillfarmorchards.co.uk/ ). When we got there, we met two ladies named Davina and Jo who tend the fruit trees. MiniHorts went inside their office and tried some of their apple juice that had just been pressed and had no added sugar. After that, Davina showed us round the apple orchard which had lots of different varieties like Spartan and Gala, you might recognise these in the supermarket. Sadly Davina had to go, so Jo took over, and showed us the rest of the apple orchard.
Jo took us to see the newly planted trees, that was only planted a week ago. The MiniHorts had to tie an apple tree and the post together so they will grow straight and strong. Finally it was lunchtime and we got to try more of the apple juice. Jo explained to us that the first class apple was sent to the supermarket as a premium apple and the second class apple is made for apple juice.
Jo took us into a giant fridge where they kept all the apples. In one of the fridges which the MiniHorts went in, the temperature was 3 degrees Celsius and the apples smelt like perfume. Near the end of the trip, Jo showed us the equipment they use to pick apples from the trees. She also donated a Braeburn apple tree which we must look after and which we will plant up at the next MiniHorts planting. Here is the method to care for your apple trees:
First you water your apple tree and make sure it is in a sunny position.
Prune the branches. (prune means to cut)
Next you pick the apples off your tree.
Finally you get to eat your delicious apples.
Sadly, it was the end of the trip and MiniHorts had to go back to Wicor. We enjoyed this trip very much. We thank Davina and Jo for giving us our own Braeburn apple tree, all the MiniHorts are excited and can't wait to get gardening!
During this trip we learnt the hail stones can damage the leaves and destroy the apples. We also learnt that the process of the apple is bud, blossom and then apple.
By Lily and Amelia Year 6
Jo took us to see the newly planted trees, that was only planted a week ago. The MiniHorts had to tie an apple tree and the post together so they will grow straight and strong. Finally it was lunchtime and we got to try more of the apple juice. Jo explained to us that the first class apple was sent to the supermarket as a premium apple and the second class apple is made for apple juice.
Jo took us into a giant fridge where they kept all the apples. In one of the fridges which the MiniHorts went in, the temperature was 3 degrees Celsius and the apples smelt like perfume. Near the end of the trip, Jo showed us the equipment they use to pick apples from the trees. She also donated a Braeburn apple tree which we must look after and which we will plant up at the next MiniHorts planting. Here is the method to care for your apple trees:
First you water your apple tree and make sure it is in a sunny position.
Prune the branches. (prune means to cut)
Next you pick the apples off your tree.
Finally you get to eat your delicious apples.
Sadly, it was the end of the trip and MiniHorts had to go back to Wicor. We enjoyed this trip very much. We thank Davina and Jo for giving us our own Braeburn apple tree, all the MiniHorts are excited and can't wait to get gardening!
During this trip we learnt the hail stones can damage the leaves and destroy the apples. We also learnt that the process of the apple is bud, blossom and then apple.
By Lily and Amelia Year 6
Wicor at Fareham Gardeners' Market
Wicor Primary School was back at Fareham Gardeners' Market again this Saturday selling some of the Canna Lilies which were propagated and potted up by the Year 6 children on the Spring Grounds Day. The plants were well received with many people coming to look for us as they had bought our lilies at the market the year before. We had so many compliments about school, and about the lilies.
A good day was had by all, so a huge thank you to the Y6 Breakfast Club pupils who made and laminated our signs, and loaded the car with the tables; Joe our amazing volunteer who helped the children pot up; and to the lovely Wicor staff who popped into Fareham to give us support on a cold and blustery May day.
A good day was had by all, so a huge thank you to the Y6 Breakfast Club pupils who made and laminated our signs, and loaded the car with the tables; Joe our amazing volunteer who helped the children pot up; and to the lovely Wicor staff who popped into Fareham to give us support on a cold and blustery May day.
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| Our first repeat customers from last year. |
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| 9 am and ready to sell. |
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