Six Top Spots for Picking Your Own Fruit in and Around Somerset Saturday, May 23, 2026 somerset fruit picking pyo strawberries apples raspberries farms local agriculture As summer approaches, the fields of Somerset and nearby regions are brimming with ripe, juicy fruits ready for the picking. Whether it’s strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, or apples, now’s the perfect time to enjoy the … Read More
Six Great Spots for Pick Your Own Fruit Around Somerset Saturday, May 23, 2026 somerset fruit pickyourown apples berries farms localproduce summer family outdoor As summer ripens into full swing, the fields around Somerset are bursting with delicious fruits ready for picking. If you’ve been craving the sweet taste of freshly picked berries and apples, there’s no better way to satisfy … Read More
Six Great Pick-Your-Own Fruit Farms in and Around Somerset Saturday, May 23, 2026 somerset pyo fruit farming strawberries raspberries apples local harvest family Summer’s bounty is almost here, and fields across Somerset and nearby are brimming with ripe fruit ready to be picked. Whether you’re craving strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, or apples, now is the perfect time to … Read More
Autumn in Somerset: Celebrating a Glorious County and Its Rich Traditions Sunday, October 26, 2025 autumn somerset apples cider orchards keats harvest wassailing sustainability ciderbrandy As autumn arrives in Somerset, it’s time to pull down the shutters, gather firewood, and prepare for the approaching winter. Yet, this season is also a moment to celebrate — particularly here, where centuries of rich apple … Read More
Record Cider Crops Yield Alcohol Levels Too High for Pub Sales Saturday, October 11, 2025 cider alcohol summer crop apples brewing pubs regulation climate production This year’s exceptionally hot summer has led to a bumper crop of cider apples, but it has also caused an unexpected problem for cider producers. The increased heat has boosted the sugar levels in the apples, resulting in … Read More
Bumper Cider Crops Lead to Overly Strong Alcoholic Drinks Unsuitable for Pubs Saturday, October 11, 2025 cider crops alcohol summer pubs harvest fermentation regulations apples beverage This year’s exceptionally hot summer has resulted in an unusually large cider apple harvest, but with a twist. The intense heat has caused the apples to develop higher sugar levels than usual, leading to cider with a … Read More