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
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
ABOUT VINES Vines, also referred to as trailing or climbing plants, seem to have the most exciting life compared to other plants. They get to… Read More
WHAT DO INSECTS DO IN THE WINTER? While we’re hunkered down indoors during the wintertime, one might be wondering where all the insects have gone.… Read More
POP is continuing its postcard contest again this year! We typically send out two postcard mailings a year to keep supporters up to date on… Read More
La hierba nudosa japonesa (Reynoutria japonica, Fallopia japonica o Polygonum cuspidatum) se introdujo originalmente en los Estados Unidos como planta ornamental a finales de 1800… 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
It may surprise you, but we can grow almonds in Philadelphia. Hardy almonds that is, which are not actually true almonds, but a peach-almond cross.… Read More