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Useless’s field notes: from the orchard shed

Bees fly 3 to 4 kilometres, but the RHS wants partner trees within 18 metres. I can travel about 18 centimetres, if the desk is tilted.

— U. (tap me for another)

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apples.fruits.im is part of the ReallyByte network, run by REALLYBYTE, based in the Isle of Man. General gardening information, checked against the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Encyclopaedia Britannica, the UK National Fruit Collection, the National Trust and Common Ground pages listed on the sources page. Gardens differ: check the label on your tree and ask a local nursery. Figures that change carry the date we checked them (31 Oct 2026). Pictures are public domain or CC0, credited; the apple drawings are our own. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the RHS, Britannica, the National Fruit Collection, the National Trust or Common Ground. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. No cookies; privacy-friendly visit counts via GoatCounter. Privacy | Contact

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