Posted in Community Orchards on Oct 23rd, 2009
It has been a while since we have updated about Toronto’s first community orchard, at Ben Nobleman Park. Without further ado, let me share the good news!
This spring, the first nine trees were planted: three different varieties each of cherry, plum, and pear. A dedicated group of volunteers living close to [...]
Posted in Community Orchards, Events on Sep 16th, 2009
We’ve been so busy picking that we’ve had nary a spare second to write about the fabulous Edible Tree Tour that took place almost a month ago!
In partnership with LEAF and their very own Toronto Tree Tours, a second annual Edible Tree Tour was held August 15th. By far the most [...]
Posted in Community Orchards, Foraged on Jun 2nd, 2009
My fruit-themed vocabulary has improved tremendously since embarking on this project (see pomological and usufruct). I can also initiate fascinating cocktail conversation about heritage apple varieties, though sustaining them depends upon the interest and/or benevolence of others.
The world of fruit has many interesting words to offer, such as my latest discovery, [...]
Posted in Community Orchards on Jan 28th, 2009
Not Far From The Tree is thrilled to announce our latest endeavour, a proposal for Toronto’s first community orchard. In partnership with Growing for Green, we’ve been busy dreaming up a plan that puts fruit trees on public property with a clear mission for how to maintain and harvest from the [...]
