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New Watering System Is On Tap

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October 1, 2017 It’s fascinating how one mulberry or one thornless blackberry can sustain me while I work in the orchard. Just that brief sweet juicy explosion can satisfy, nourish and make me smile. These two fruits are new to the orchard and they have proved their worth. It will be several weeks before we […]

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The Next Generation of Gardeners

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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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