Canning is a tried and true method for preserving harvests for months after picking. In this guest post, recipe developer and blogger Kolika Simmons shares water bath canning basics and a unique recipe for pickled Asian pears using Giving Grove fruit. If you enjoy this blog, consider subscribing to The Serving, Giving Grove’s quarterly newsletter, and visiting Kolika’s blog, Wanna B. Gourmade.
Read MoreSome of the things that probiotics do for fruit trees (and trees in general) are a lot like what they do for your digestion. Each teaspoonful of probiotics contains millions of microbes that quickly spread over the roots or leaves of a plant. There they crowd out other organisms that might not be good for the health of the plant, just like our gut biotic products help establish healthy biomes in your intestines.
Read MoreFew metropolitan areas escaped the devastating effects of redlining. Decades later, areas deemed “hazardous” or least desirable (primarily neighborhoods with people of color) are still facing the long-term effects of redlining, such as faulty infrastructure, lack of green space, and limited access to fresh, healthy food. The Giving Grove is committed to helping address these disparities. For that reason, we recently analyzed the location of Giving Grove orchards in relation to neighborhoods impacted by redlining. In this blog, a Giving Grove intern reflects on the findings of this research.
Read MoreToday, The Giving Grove would like to introduce to a longtime steward and friend, Ami Freeberg. Ami’s personal and professional life is centered around sustainable and community-driven horticulture. Her Giving Grove orchard is located at the community farm that she established seven years ago, Longfellow Farm.
Read MoreOver the past year of pandemic-driven confinement, people across the world turned to new hobbies to occupy their newfound free time. For some people, that new hobby was baking homemade sourdough or learning to paint. Many, however, tried filling their time and their yards by testing the greenness of their thumbs. Interest in buying and caring for plants saw a staggering increase last year, and for good reason.
Read MorePublished quarterly, The Serving covers backyard orcharding, fruit tree management, helpful harvest tips, and Giving Grove updates. Thank you for helping make a big impact with little orchards!
Read MoreGuest Blogger, Chris Smyth of The Common Orchard Project, writes about his experience with urban, regenerative agriculture and its importance to a community.
Read MoreFall is a wonderful time to plant a fruit tree in a little orchard. This blog shares helpful resources for proper planting of fruit trees in Giving Groves.
Read MoreLet us introduce you to our new Community Engagement Coordinator for Kansas City Community Gardens, a Giving Grove affiliate. Mary Jane has a passion for urban farming and agriculture, but fruit tree maintenance is new to her. After attending several Giving Grove summer pruning workshops, she is ready to give you a fresh take on this essential backyard orcharding task.
Read MoreTo trap or not to trap, that is the ever present question when it comes to Japanese beetles. The shiny green Japanese beetle was introduced to the northeastern United States from East Asia in the early 1900’s and has made its slow march south and west ever since.
Read MoreTips for backyard orcharding, straight from Giving Grove Orchards! For this segment, learn about Humming Lines to keep birds away from berries and fruit.
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