AN autumnal display of fruit will be on display at a Ryedale nursery this weekend.

RV Roger nursery and Plant Centre, near Pickering, is hosting the annual event on Saturday and Sunday.

The nursery, which was established 105 years ago, developed into a nationally recognised authority on fruit, growing and selling more than 240 different varieties of apples from the nursery orchards.

Fruit at the nursery includes a range of rare and unusual varieties from historic ones such as Court Pendu Plat, said to have been brought over to the UK by the Romans and Hunt House, an apple found on the North York Moors and reputed to have been take to sea by Captain Cook to help to ward off the effects of scurvy in his crew.

Managing director Ian Roger said: “RV Roger is keen to continue its progress, not only through guiding customers to make the right choices for their gardens and orchards, but also by exhibiting at major horticultural shows around the country each year.

“At the Harrogate Autumn show a couple of weeks ago, RV Roger continued its century-long tradition of award winning by picking up not only a Premier Gold award, but most importantly, best in show for 2018, followed by best in show at the Three Counties Show at Malvern.

Ian added: “Malvern is a Royal Horticultural Show and is perhaps the top event of the season.

“This double win is unprecedented in our history and truly cements RV Roger as one of the top fruit nursery in the UK. It proves that we must be doing it right.”

The apple weekend will include displays of fruit, side stalls selling food and drink along with talks and demonstrations.

For more information about the apple weekend, phone 01751 472226 or go to rvroger.co.uk