Why dont we pick our apples in Britain ?

  

Im not quite sure why, but no-one seems to pick apples grown in their gardens anymore. They just ripen and are left to fall to the ground. We have had two good dry Summers and now a very unseasonal dry start to Autumn which has produced a nice crop. Are people un-aware of the apples hanging, are they too lazy to pick them ? Maybe no-one cooks anymore or makes pies or jams ? Its been a good Summer and nature has provided for free ? So whats the problem ?  Maybe I should name and shame ?!