POP Tree Finder: an interactive map of the POP Learning Orchard
One of the main goals of the POP Learning Orchard is to demonstrate the wide variety of edible perennials that grow in our climate, with… Read More
One of the main goals of the POP Learning Orchard is to demonstrate the wide variety of edible perennials that grow in our climate, with… Read More
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
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
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
“You HAVE to try the pears I bought from the market yesterday.” My friend and I have a colorful enthusiasm for the things that we… Read More
Looking for something sour, lemony, and refreshing? Nature has produced just the thing: Sorrel (Rumex acetosa), also called Common Sorrel and Garden Sorrel, one of… Read More
Get the Inside Scoop on Maypops (a type of passionflower)! STORY BEHIND THE NAME Maypops (Passiflora incarnata) are called maypops for a reason, as the… Read More
“Indian Sugar Camp” (1853-1856) by John C. McRae after Seth Eastman (Source) INDIGENOUS ORIGINS Maple sap is one of the oldest food products in North… Read More
by Anisa George Figs have been with us from the beginning. You’ve probably seen one or two pictures of Adam and Eve being booted out… Read More