The harvest season is the busiest time of the year for City Fruit. From the first ripening plums and cherries in June, to the last apples and persimmons in November,Continue reading “Neighborhood Ambassadors help us make the best & fullest use of fruit!”
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Pest management methods for western Washington fruit trees
Agricultural pest management research is an on-going endeavor, particularly when we consider how quickly pests can establish themselves in new geographic regions as the result of global transport and travel. Continue reading “Pest management methods for western Washington fruit trees”
Recipes that showcase our local crabapples and Asian pears!
We would like to thank one of our Winter 2022 University of Washington interns, Hongze Deng, for researching fruit-based recipes to share with the fruit enthusiasts in our community! ItContinue reading “Recipes that showcase our local crabapples and Asian pears!”
City Fruit at the Washington State Fair!
With the days getting longer and warmer, we’re all anticipating the kinds of fun events and activities that spring and summer bring! One such event is the Spring Washington StateContinue reading “City Fruit at the Washington State Fair!”
Thank you to our volunteers!
https://youtu.be/x5ga-BFdY7Q As we enter into the holiday season, the City Fruit team would like to express a wholehearted thank you to our amazing and committed volunteers! This year, 153 communityContinue reading “Thank you to our volunteers!”
Late season, little-known surprises: Persimmon and Quince
The City Fruit team has had a busy summer, harvesting plums, figs, tomatoes, apples, pears, grapes, cherries, and crabapples from our city’s network of public and private fruit trees. WithContinue reading “Late season, little-known surprises: Persimmon and Quince”
Sharing Community Through Figs
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”
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”
Tree Care Services for Spring 2021
This month, City Fruit’s Tree Care Services will be offering mulching and netting for your fruit trees. Please fill out a TCS Interest Form to schedule your visit soon! EstimatesContinue reading “Tree Care Services for Spring 2021”
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!”