POP Fig Varieties!
POP FIG VARIETIES We love our fig trees here at POP! There are several species of edible figs that are part of the Ficus genus… Read More
Category Archives: POP Orchards
POP History 2014 & Volunteer Highlight: Ryan Kuck
“This is the power of community orchards. They inspire, they lift spirits, they demonstrate resiliency, and they bring people together around that greatest of common… Read More
Getting Creative with Fall Foraging: Crabapples and Gingko Nuts and Leaves
If you’ve walked around the streets of Philadelphia in the fall, you’ve likely seen the gorgeous foliage and decor of crabapple and gingko trees. Although… Read More
POP History 2013 & Volunteer Highlight: Kevin Stutler
“The Philadelphia Orchard Project offered me many opportunities to work with a wide range of people to share my passion for teaching and working with… Read More
Why Pollinator Gardens Matter
Why do we garden? Access to whole foods, exercise, fresh air and sunlight, community, a sense of purpose, beautifying underutilized environments — the list goes… Read More
Recapping Juneberry Joy 2017!
After our Juneberry Joy jubilee, we are jumping for joy! An annual tradition in its second year, Juneberry Joy is an exciting collaboration between the… Read More
POP History 2012 & Volunteer Highlight: Danie Greenwell
“Dollar for dollar, a donation to POP will do a lot. It will most likely be used to plant a fruit tree or bush that… Read More
Building Self-Reliance through the Tilden School Orchard & Garden
Cole Jadrosich is a literacy and agricultural educator at Tilden Middle School, where he leads an after-school garden club for fifth through eighth graders. Here,… Read More
POP History 2011 & Volunteer Spotlight: Robyn Mello
“I am continually learning that I’m a steward to each piece of earth I touch, and my history with POP has ensured that I can… Read More