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”
Category Archives: City Fruit Blog
Update from the orchards: winter moth prevention
Even though there is no fruit left on the trees, City Fruit is still busy working in the orchards in preparation for next year’s harvest. This month, we are hostingContinue reading “Update from the orchards: winter moth prevention”
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”
It’s officially fall – cider season is here!
Apple season is in full swing here in the Pacific NW, which means it’s also cider season. Pressing apples for cider is a good way to make use of slightlyContinue reading “It’s officially fall – cider season is here!”
Partner spotlight – Tilth Alliance Farm Stand
Making good, nutritious food accessible to more people in the community is an ongoing effort that takes a village. Here in Seattle, there is a network of local organizations whoContinue reading “Partner spotlight – Tilth Alliance Farm Stand”
Fruit for All – sharing fruit during a pandemic
Now that the harvest season is in full swing, our harvest crew is busy visiting homes all over the city to pick fruit every day. But the Great Seattle FruitContinue reading “Fruit for All – sharing fruit during a pandemic”
Save the date: 2020 City Fruit Celebrates!
Save the Date! Join us on Sunday, October 25th as our annual event City Fruit Celebrates goes socially distant. There will be local ciders, fruit-forward food, and family-friendly funContinue reading “Save the date: 2020 City Fruit Celebrates!”
Meet City Fruit’s new Executive Director: Annie Nguyen
Dear City Fruit member and supporter, First, thank you for allowing me to serve you and this organization. As a volunteer, donor, tree owner or steward, orchard advocate, and moreContinue reading “Meet City Fruit’s new Executive Director: Annie Nguyen”
The 2020 Great Seattle Fruit Harvest has begun!
It’s official, the 2020 Great Seattle Fruit Harvest has begun! Last Friday, our harvesters picked 15 lbs of transparent apples in Queen Anne, and officially kicked off this year’s harvest season.Continue reading “The 2020 Great Seattle Fruit Harvest has begun!”
Help grow the Great Seattle Fruit Harvest!
OrCity Fruit is on a mission. We want to grow the harvest and share even more fruit with our community. City Fruit has been putting Seattle’s fruit treesContinue reading “Help grow the Great Seattle Fruit Harvest!”