Welcome to
Horfield Organic Community Orchard
growing fruit, community, learning, and wellbeing since 1998
Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO) is an inspiring, pioneering, local food project that put down roots 28 years ago on an allotment site behind HMP Bristol. The orchard is home to more than 80 different fruiting trees. It was planned to show that local grown fruit can be eaten and enjoyed all year round.
HOCO is a grassroots example of resilience in a world living with climate chaos. We are adapting the ways we care for our trees to meet serious challenges to food production now, and for the future. Do you care about the future of food growing? Join us as a Friend of the Orchard to support our work. Join us as a Harvest-share member and take action with others on the ground.
HOCO hosts pruning and fruit tree care courses, offers workshops and training for members, and taster sessions at events. Hands-on learning activities are developed and led by Shannon Smith, an experienced orchard grower and community educator. Find out more: Orchard Learning 2026
Dormant Season Pruning courses – 2026 dates
Pruning for Beginners – Saturday 7 March
Pruning for Improvers – Sunday 8 March
More information here
Fruit Trees for Sale
We graft our favourite HOCO trees to raise funds for the orchard – and to turn Bristol into an orchard city.
* Here’s the list of Fruit Trees for Sale 2025
*Order here: HOCO Fruit Trees Order Form
Contact Us for more information.
Know your apples?
The Apple Tree Lady is available to identify mystery apples when the fruit is in season. She is offering the service for a £10 donation (for each variety). Donations are for the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), and/or HOCO. Use this form to Ask the Apple Tree Lady to eye-d mystery apples
