Here's something special. A lucid, accessible, highly engaging presentation on breeding new apple varieties by James McDuff, perhaps the UK's foremost amateur apple breeder. Truly, a treasure house of intelligence, insight, practical advice and enthusiasm relating to citizen/community led science.

The Orchard Project@theorchardproject.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Have you ever wanted to breed a new apple variety? It might seem like a daunting task, but if you have a few low-cost items, a lot of patience, and a fair bit of space, it’s something many of us could do. James McDuff from Ystwyth Valley Apple Breeders explains how: www.youtube.com/watch?v=84CP...