Entries by Ruth

The Next Generation of Gardeners

August 12, 2014 Once a week, about 22 kids march down NE 60th to help out at the orchard. They are second and third-graders from Kids Co. at McDonald Elementary. Vanessa is one of five adults accompanying them and these counselors control the swarm with impressive skills. “Clap once if you can hear me!” Vanessa […]

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An extra minute can mean a lot

July 3, 2014 Many thanks to Greg Meyer who spotted a shed for sale (see photo). Greg took an extra minute to write down the pertinent details and forward them to us. When the owner, Andy Farr, found out that it was for a community orchard, he donated the shed! With the generous services and […]

Persistence Pays

May 16, 2014 The photo shows new sprouting on this oak log that was cut last fall. It was a reject from the mushroom inoculation event because it was too small. It’s still alive! That’s persistent. Scientists please add to the conversation, but one explanation is that the cut wood forms a new meristem, which […]