If you walked by Megan Westcott’s house, you’d probably notice one of the many gardening projects she’s working on, from an arbor to support her grapes to the potted figsContinue reading “Sharing Community Through Figs”
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Volunteers Make the Mulch Possible at Piper’s
If you’ve recently taken a stroll through Piper’s Orchard in Carkeek Park, you might have noticed the fruit trees have a new look! As we welcome spring and anticipate theContinue reading “Volunteers Make the Mulch Possible at Piper’s”
Calling all Cooks and Bakers!
Over the last few months, we at City Fruit have shared some of our favorite recipes that include fruit. From French Apple Cake for Thanksgiving to poached Asian pear forContinue reading “Calling all Cooks and Bakers!”
Master Fruit Tree Stewards join volunteers at Holy Cross Orchard pruning
In March 27th, in partnership with Holy Cross Lutheran Church, City Fruit hosted our second pruning event of 2021 at the Holy Cross orchard. Located in Factoria, South Bellevue, theContinue reading “Master Fruit Tree Stewards join volunteers at Holy Cross Orchard pruning”
Our First Volunteer Event of 2021: A Winter Pruning at Piper’s
by Madison Harasek, Volunteer Coordinator Intern On Saturday, February 27th, City Fruit had our first volunteer event of 2021, and it could not have gone better! Five incredible CityContinue reading “Our First Volunteer Event of 2021: A Winter Pruning at Piper’s”
Get to Know Us! Some Q&A with Julian Garcia, Fruit Tree Extraordinaire
Why did you want to join City Fruit? I am thrilled to be a part of a team that is doing everything that we can to better distribute healthy andContinue reading “Get to Know Us! Some Q&A with Julian Garcia, Fruit Tree Extraordinaire”
Winter Moth Integrated Pest Management: City Fruit’s work with Urban Food Systems
In early November of 2020, City Fruit and the City of Seattle’s Urban Food Systems (UFS) team met to discuss a collaborative effort to manage the Winter Moth infestation inContinue reading “Winter Moth Integrated Pest Management: City Fruit’s work with Urban Food Systems”
Meet City Fruit’s new Fruit Tree Specialist: Julian Garcia
City Fruit is excited to introduce the newest member of our team, Julian Garcia, who joins us as our resident Fruit Tree Specialist. Starting this January, Julian will be connectingContinue reading “Meet City Fruit’s new Fruit Tree Specialist: Julian Garcia”
2020 Great Seattle Fruit Harvest community partners
Other than the occasional persimmon and kiwi harvests here and there (and fingers crossed for pawpaws!), the 2020 harvest season is all but done. When we look back on thisContinue reading “2020 Great Seattle Fruit Harvest community partners”
Help wanted: Seattles Historic Orchard Project
We often like to brag that Seattle is one of the few major urban cities in the US that still has an extensive network of orchards that include precious heirloomContinue reading “Help wanted: Seattles Historic Orchard Project”