Volunteers turned up in force to plant 30 fruit trees at the Whitenap Community Orchard in Romsey, Hampshire.
The orchard consists of heritage varieties of apple, pear, cherry, plum, medlar and quince, supplied by Family Trees Nursery. The planting has been funded by a grant from Viridor Landfill and supported by the landowner, Test Valley Borough Council.
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