When we bought our first few Apple Trees many years ago, we just went to a local Garden Centre and chose the best compromise between what we wanted and what they had available. Fortunately, they had a good selection, but nothing like as comprehensive as some we have found more recently. Top of the list has to be Talaton Plants, (Adam and Kim Powell) of Ivy Cottages, Talaton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2SD. (01404) 823185. They have a great selection, especially of Apples, and very good prices! All the details are on their website at www.talatonplants.co.uk . We have ordered a few trees from them since 2003 and we expect to be back for more! Thornhayes Nursery Ltd, of St Andrews Wood, Dulford, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2DF. (01884 266746) have a wide range of fruit trees, as well as ornamentals and others. Again their website is worth a look at www.thornhayes-nursery.co.uk Scotts Nurseries of Merriott, Somerset (01460 72306) are a long-established firm and their catalogue is like a textbook in itself! We have an old one from 1978 (225 pages!) and their latest one has less 123 pages but is still packed with useful information. Website at www.scottsnurseries.co.uk . Prices are competitive, too. Ken Muir Ltd at Rectory Road, Weeley Heath, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 9BJ (0870) 7479111) are a well-known national firm with a good range. www.kenmuir.co.uk
