One of the most asked questions at City Fruit over the last several months was, “can I volunteer”? We heard you. Loud and clear. This year has been an undeniablyContinue reading “Orchard Work Parties are back! Plus, meet our new team member: Tiare”
Tag Archives: Netting
Working together during a pandemic
The first harvest of the season is just days away. Finally! We have been eagerly waiting for the arrival of the harvest season for months. But, of course, we haven’tContinue reading “Working together during a pandemic”
Save Seattle’s Apples: how to net your tree
No more buggy apples! If you want to be able to harvest a large quantity of pest-free fruit without spraying chemicals, netting your tree is one of the most effectiveContinue reading “Save Seattle’s Apples: how to net your tree”
Save Seattle’s Apples “baggie” guide
If you want to grow healthy, pest-free fruit but are not quite up for the challenge of netting the whole tree, then consider using baggies to protect your precious fruitContinue reading “Save Seattle’s Apples “baggie” guide”
Save Seattle’s Apples tree netting guide
Are you considering netting your apple or pear tree so you can finally enjoy pest-free fruit grown in your backyard this year? GREAT! The first step is to figure out theContinue reading “Save Seattle’s Apples tree netting guide”
Announcing City Fruit’s 5 Year Plan
10 Years ago, City Fruit’s annual budget was $3000; we served just one neighborhood; and our programming was limited to the harvest. Last year, we saw our budget settle in atContinue reading “Announcing City Fruit’s 5 Year Plan”
May Tree Care Newsletter
Codling moth trapped May 14 in Mount Baker neighborhood – it’s time to take action! The first adult coding moths of the year have been spotted. This means thatContinue reading “May Tree Care Newsletter”
YOU can help Save Seattle’s Apples!
City Fruit is on a mission. To Save Seattle’s Apples. And we want YOU to be part of it! Seattle’s fruit trees are a living legacy of the rich history ofContinue reading “YOU can help Save Seattle’s Apples!”
April Tree Care Tips
Saturday and Sunday in April I’ve been busy giving workshops on Organic Pest Control, which includes instruction about insect pests and how to keep them out of your fruit. WeContinue reading “April Tree Care Tips”
Volunteer and earn your City Fruit membership!
We hope you’ve been enjoying the beautiful display of fruit tree blossoms all over the city! It’s a wonderful gift from the trees before the work resumes; soon we’ll beContinue reading “Volunteer and earn your City Fruit membership!”