Plants of the POP Learning Orchard: Fig Cultivars
The fig was one of the earliest fruit trees to be cultivated, so our history goes way back with these fruits. This might have something… Read More
The fig was one of the earliest fruit trees to be cultivated, so our history goes way back with these fruits. This might have something… Read More
Persimmons come in several different species and many different named cultivars. At the POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands, we have six different cultivars currently… Read More
This post about European pear varieties is the first in a series that will be highlighting the diverse and interesting plants at POP’s HQ, the… Read More
Every winter since February of 1992, farmers, land stewards, educators, advocates, food systems workers and those who collaborate with the spirits of the soil, the… Read More
Every fall we ask our orchard partners to reflect on the season, to share stories with us about what the orchard provides for their community,… Read More
2023 was a fruitful time at the POP Learning Orchard! As the fourth season comes to an end, we take this time to reflect on… Read More
Working together, with facilitation support from Vision Driven Consulting and Culture Work Studios, our board and staff reflected on current opportunities and challenges to develop… Read More
Background and Introduction Since we first began our work nearly 16 years ago, the Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP) has inspired community-driven approaches to solutions in… Read More
All of the community orchards POP currently supports reside on the stolen, unceded lands of the Lenni Lenape. Because of this, POP seeks to engage… Read More