Lynsey

Lynsey specialises in grafting apple trees that are suitable for Scottish conditions, have a Scottish Heritage,  or have been selected by the many excellent Scottish head gardeners in the past. She also sells nut bushes, soft fruits, hedging trees and some fruiting shrubs. Every year she grows, grafts and buds new and exciting varieties of pear, plum and apple in the Perthshire nursery at  Blackhaugh Community Farm.  All the plants are grown sustainably and are specially selected for their hardiness and suitability in our increasingly varied Scottish climate. The trees can be bought bare-root in winter or as potted trees throughout the year.

Andrew and Lynsey pass on their orchard expertise by running practical classes in skills like planting, pruning, budding, and fruit identification. They also provide a consultancy and advice service to new or existing orchard owners or community groups.

They also have a small research orchard of productive trees which provides a quantity of fruit for juicing and cider each year and would be happy to show you our nursery. 

They specialise in the pruning of trees so please contact them if you have a project that requires their expertise. 

Blackhaugh Community Farm is located in Spittalfield, Perthshire. There are a number of land related businesses on the farm including Taybank Growers Co-operative which has a farm shop selling seasonal produce. A number of volunteers regularly help on the farm too.