Saturday, Sept 28 – Architectural/Permaculture Hoedown
September 25, 2013
All are encouraged to come and help review three designs from our architecture/permaculture team. The designs are based on input from the community, WSDOT and SDOT. See insert. Sat Sept 28, 10-noon, Public Design Review…
We Are Not Alone
September 5, 2013
We have a cousin in the York Neighborhood of Bellingham. Mary Loquvam and Byron Bagwell are the instigators of York Farm and this year they are harvesting storage vegetables: potatoes, beans and winter squash. The farm…
“It Feels Like No One Is Telling You What To Do”
August 21, 2013
A resident from Willis House (nearby senior housing) walked into the orchard Saturday. She strolled slowly and deliberately, gazing ahead, then to one side, then the other.
She told me she had Sunday music commitments and…
Have Some Pride!
August 9, 2013
Here she is, our first apple. Gorgeous. Our two-year old Williams' Pride produced 14 apples. This apple is highly thought of for good flavor - especially for an early ripening apple - and its ability to remain crisp and delicious…
Mounds of Kiwis
July 26, 2013
After tossing around ideas about a variety of perma-agriculture methods for several weeks, on the 16th of July Ruth and Aaron strategically built a hugelkultur mound under the arbor to host some incoming kiwi plants from Kiwi…
Day of Dragonflies
July 7, 2013
Today, I was thigh deep in Green Lake, helping Friends of Green Lake (FOGL) haul Eurasian Watermilfoil out of the water. (Eurasian milfoil is an invasive non-native plant.)
Dragonflies were everywhere and some were quite large,…
The Best Sheet Mulching Conditions are Upon Us
June 28, 2013
The grass is short and the ground is moist - perfect conditions for sheet mulching. Now is a window of opportunity to smother more grass at the Orchard.
Come anytime from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, this Sunday, June 30.
There will…
Heed the Mayor’s Advice – Call 911
June 14, 2013
The conveniences that make our neighborhood desirable also make it vulnerable: easy freeway access, many buses and the ability to walk to most everything you need.
A package was recently stolen off a neighbor's porch. We…
State of the Orchard Address
June 6, 2013
We had .4 inches of rain last week. We are now watering trees and shrubs. (Water courtesy of Mylinda.) Anyone can take a turn at watering. Let us know if you are interested.
The City is behind in mowing. They promise to mow…