Transparent apples, also commonly known as yellow or white transparents, are the very beginning of our Pacific Northwest apple season. The variety originated in either Latvia or Russia (sources varyContinue reading “Transparent Apples”
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Cherry Slab Pie
Part of City Fruit’s harvesting efforts involve diverting hyperlocal fruit to partners in the community to maximize potential and minimize waste. Thus far this season, cherries have been distributed toContinue reading “Cherry Slab Pie”
Happy Lunar New Year!
Marking the arrival of spring and the start of a new year, Lunar New Year is a time of celebration for many Asian cultures: Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, and South KoreanContinue reading “Happy Lunar New Year!“
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”
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!”
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”
2019 City Fruit Celebrates Cideries
In Seattle, we love cider. Did you know that Seattleites consume more cider per capita than almost any other city in the country (Portland is #1)? At City Fruit Celebrates,Continue reading “2019 City Fruit Celebrates Cideries”
Plum galore! 5 ways to enjoy plums this season
This time of the year we can’t help but marvel at the beauty of plums. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some are tart, some are sweet, andContinue reading “Plum galore! 5 ways to enjoy plums this season”
March Tree Care Tips
PEST CONTROL – or, That Really Important Task You Are Definitely Going To Do This Year If you are reading this newsletter, you love fruit trees. Maybe you love pruningContinue reading “March Tree Care Tips”
End of Year Giving- Dreaming Forward to 2019
It’s that beautiful time of year when we find ourselves reflecting back on the year behind us and dreaming forward to the year ahead. And, at a time when theContinue reading “End of Year Giving- Dreaming Forward to 2019”