Blogs1 - 8 of 8 recent posts for tag:"fruit harvest"
08
Jul
2009
A bounty of oranges and lemons in Valley Glen!  

1 day ago by fruitloopff

We had a very impresive yield from last Sunday’s pick in Valley Glen: 731 lbs of valencia oranges and lemons – all 4 LA’s hungry! Come join us on an upcoming pick: Weds 7/15 @ 5:30pm in West Hills Sunday 7/19 @ 10am in North Hills Sunday 7/26 @ 10am – TBD (will most likely be in Canoga Park or West ...

FoodForward's Blog - foodforward.wordpress.com · 3 references

28
Jun
2009
BIG PICK 2 – Less than 24 Hours!  

12 days ago by fruitloopff

The BIG PICK 2 is now less than 24 hours away! Get some rest, wear a hat and have fun tomorrow as we help feed LA’s hungry… We look forward to seeing all the big pickers tomorrow

FoodForward's Blog - foodforward.wordpress.com · 3 references

19
Jun
2009
A bountiful yield of Grapefruits in Canoga Park!  

20 days ago by fruitloopff

A bountiful sunset pick on 6/17 in Canoga Park yields an amazing 702lbs of sweet, juicy grapefruits – all from one tree! The Food Forward team is looking forward to seeing all of you at the BIG PICK on June 28th! We are picking excess oranges from the enormous 6 acre orange grove on the Cal State No ...

FoodForward's Blog - foodforward.wordpress.com · 3 references

15
Jun
2009
Abundant Citrus in Granada Hills!  

25 days ago by fruitloopff

Thanks to all the volunteers who picked with us today at a beautiful property in Granada Hills with abundant citrus. This neighborhood is a citrus haven – we will be back Come join us this week: Wed 6/17 in Canoga Park – 5:30pm – our last mini-pick before the BIG PICK 2! THE BIG PICK 2 will be held ...

FoodForward's Blog - foodforward.wordpress.com · 3 references

08
Jun
2009
Time to Plant & Prune Fruit Trees & Roses in Southern California  

31 days ago by Green Fing A

Bill Camarillo asked: January is a good time to plant dormant fruit trees and roses for wonderful springtime color and fruit harvest. With Southern California's normally mild winters, a variety of vegetable and berry plants will also do well when planted in January. Plant dormant fruit and rose tree ...

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09
May
2009
Grow your own groceries  

62 days ago by Phuong

Lots of people are starting to grow their own groceries. They’re converting portions of their yards to make room for vegetables, herbs and fruits. If you’re new to urban gardening, you may want to check out the West Seattle Edible Garden Fair on Saturday, May 23. The event is 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at ...

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26
Apr
2009
"Gifts From Our Garden" To Help Others  

74 days ago by Patty

President Obama recently asked Americans to look out for each other in these tough economic times. But how to help others if your income is not even enough for yourself? Here's an wonderful idea;... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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27
Feb
2009
Riding Bikes, Picking Fruit – Fruit Peddlars Project links another ...  

133 days ago by growingourown

Again from the Sustainable Melbourne website { http://www.sustainablemelbourne.com/ } a presentation on the Fruit Peddlars Project, an idea pleasantly described as people riding bikes in Moreland picking fruit from trees in people’s yards and along the street, and sharing the fruit with the communit ...

Sustainable Self ... - growingourown.wordpress.com · 4 references