Tulpehocken Orchard and the Miraculous Power of Community
A Short History of the Tulpehocken Garden and Orchard (written by WCGN garden committee) In years gone by, those who rode SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West… Read More
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Orchard Partner: Overbrook School for the Blind
Source: Overbrook School for the Blind Tower News Fall 2015 Overbrook School for the Blind has taken great strides in recent years to enhance the… Read More
Capturing and Conserving Water with Stormwater Catchments and Edible Rain Gardens
Volunteers plant water-loving perennials in the rain garden at new Lea Elementary partner orchard (above) In areas where runoff rainwater or overflow is a concern… Read More
Emergency Pruning for Fruit Trees
Although the primary orchard pruning season in our climate is winter while trees are dormant, certain conditions may necessitate pruning any time of year. It is… Read More
Orchard Report: Overbrook Environmental Education Center – Summer 2015
“If knowing was a prerequisite, then we would have never started.” Jerome Shabazz started Overbrook Environmental Education in 1998 by teaching at Overbrook High School.… Read More
POP Newsletter Summer 2015
“For Ms. Lisa, UTC staff and Pearl Street resident for practically her entire life, the orchard is a sanctuary. She can see it from her… Read More
Tips for Managing Codling Moth: Don’t Give Me that Frass!
The worm in your apple is usually actually a codling moth larvae! Often found inside apples, pears, and walnuts as the light pink worm that’s… Read More
“Urban Food Forests Make Fruit Free for the Picking” – NPR’s Food for Thought
MAY 21, 201511:57 AM ET ALASTAIR BLAND Phil Forsyth, executive director of the Philadelphia Orchard Project, leads a fruit tree planting at Bartram’s Garden in… Read More
Beneficial Insect Releases for Orchards
Beneficial insects are thought of as any insect that assists in pest control or pollination, without harming humans, plants, or pets. Many organic gardeners will… Read More