Too Busy To Blog
February 21, 2015
The shed remodel, designed and built by FECO volunteers, is 99 percent finished. This is the first of four infrastructure projects slated to be completed in 2105.
We will tell the shed story with a few photos. Suffice…
A Nail For All Seasons
December 18, 2014
"NUMBER 73!"
That's me.
I plop down on a swivel stool at , across the counter from Byron, one of Dunn's helpful project managers.
This is the third time we meet to make changes to the material's quote for the shed…
Ready To Plow Ahead
November 14, 2014
Jump on the sled and slide down an exciting path of learning, sharing, building and beautifying. We have entered our construction phase! (View the final project design on the Library Page to see what's coming your way.)
We…
CIDER FEST – Celebrate the Harvest Season
October 15, 2014
We accomplished so much but let's focus on the harvest! Apples, pears, honeyberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries took center stage.
By the end of April all fruit trees, but for the William's Pride, had…
Space To GROW
September 17, 2014
We have plenty of space to grow more plants in the orchard! We could spend a lot of money purchasing all the berry bushes and companion plants we need to fill the tree guilds and planting beds. Instead, we are propagating…
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…
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,…
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,…
The Bees Begin
April 2, 2014
Draping over the corner of the orchard is a giant weeping willow. It was in full bloom during the March 16 work party, with innumerable sparkling yellow catkins. The willow is an important source of pollen for bees because it…