2019-2020 POP School Orchard Program Update
2019 was a productive year for our School Orchard Program with the development of new curriculum materials, cross-organizational partnerships, and the building of frameworks for… Read More
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The Squirrel Question
What is the best way to deal with squirrels in the garden? This is a question that many growers find themselves grappling with year after… Read More
Eat Your Yard: Clover and Friends
An informal survey of a typical street in my neighborhood uncovers a wide diversity of landscaping choices. A common theme exists across this set of… Read More
2018 School Orchard Program Recap & A Look Ahead to 2019
In 2018, POP’s School Orchard Program continued to expand in offering unique, engaging, and hands-on learning activities for students, centered in 9 of 12 POP… Read More
Teaching Tomorrow’s Tenders – POP’s School Orchard Update Spring-Summer 2018
We’ve had a busy and bountiful spring season with POP’s School Orchard program and community educational initiatives. Since January, we’ve delivered 17 lessons to 6 school… Read More
Late Summer and Early Fall Fruits: Harvest Timing and Equipment
After years of cultivation and year-round attention to orchard maintenance, it may finally be time to harvest from your fruit trees! It is often quite simple to tell when fruits are… Read More
POP Winter Newsletter 2014 & Workshops
“For most of those involved, this was the first time they had ever seen or tasted food grown right in front of their eyes and… Read More