Why plant an orchard or a nuttery? Ever picked a rosy red apple straight off the tree in July or bit into an apple that tastes like a pineapple? Damson gin, cherry brandy, greengage jam, pickled walnuts or Mrs Moffat’s apple and ginger chutney in a cheese and pickle sandwich are just a few of the reasons why it’s essential to plant fruit trees. Even the smallest gardens can accommodate several different fruit trees by using dwarfing rootstocks and trained tree forms.