Trees all around the city are in full bloom, which means Spring is finally here. At City Fruit, this is a reminder that our harvest season is quickly approaching! Continue reading “Help us prepare for our 2022 harvest!”
Category Archives: City Fruit Blog
Managing for Codling Moth
This blog post was written by one of our Fall 2022 University of Washington Interns, Justice Correa-West. This blog post shares some of the strategies used to mitigate against codlingContinue reading “Managing for Codling Moth”
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!”
Team Building Projects to Support our Food System
Is your organization or work team seeking ways to develop connection and contribute back to our community?
Kickstarting our newest youth program: Urban Fruit Guardians!
City Fruit is committed to the year-round care of Seattle’s urban orchard. We build community in the off season by organizing volunteer events and workshops where we share skills weContinue reading “Kickstarting our newest youth program: Urban Fruit Guardians!”
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”