More Figs Please! Methods of Fig Propagation
It seems too good to be true that figs– a plant that is indigenous to a Mediterranean climate– actually thrives in our climate. Despite figs… Read More
POP’s 2023 Postcard Competition Rules & Guidelines
POP typically sends out two postcard mailings a year, to keep supporters up to date on our programs and events. Last year we also sent… Read More
Farming in Nuquí, Colombia: Lessons in Reciprocity, Community-building and Abundance
In early January, 2023, I had the opportunity to travel to Nuquí, Colombia to learn about and support a friend’s farming project in the rainforest.… Read More
Shade Groundcovers for Orchards and Food Forests
Groundcovers are a big help in a growing space, not only visually but also for preventing soil erosion and suppressing weeds. There are somewhat limited… Read More
POP Learning Orchard: 2022 Season Summary
With the POP Learning Orchard in its third growing season, 2022 was a year of learning to adapt to change and challenges as the space… Read More
2022 Orchard Partner Stories
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
Partner Spotlight: Get Fresh Daily
One of POP’s new program partners this year is Get Fresh Daily. Get Fresh Daily is an organization that provides wellness education through culturally relevant… Read More
Growing Mushrooms in Mulch
Mushroom season is among us! Now’s the time of year to forage for mushrooms and grow your own mushrooms. In terms of cultivation, there are… Read More
POP’s 15th Anniversary Orchard Celebration
It was a beautiful early fall day as partners, supporters, volunteers, board members, staff, and a variety of new and familiar faces gathered on September… Read More
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