not far from the tree

Yesterday evening Suzanne and I hosted a table at the Gladstone Hotel’s Harvest Wednesdays “Summer Tasting.” It was such a lovely event, filled with inspiring producers, businesses, and organizations. The menu was tantalizing, particularly the prosciutto-wrapped apricots mixed with walnut sage butter and wrapped in phyllo - although we here at not far from the tree have an affinity for apricots.

We had local apricots on show (picked the afternoon of) and a plethora of heritage apples from Spadina’s orchards. Samples were offered to brave passers-by and the fruit tree story cards from Seedy Saturday were on prominent display.

Every event we participate in is an opportunity to get people thinking about Toronto’s wealth of fruit trees. In addition to the many fruit picks we’ve led, we’ve co-hosted a Jane’s Walk, tabled a local eco-fair, and soon we’ll be co-hosting an “edible tree tour” with LEAF and the TPSC! So much to look forward to as the apples begin to ripen and pears are just around the corner.