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Sunday, September 28th, 11 am, SSFS is hosting a tour of the 3 Dog Cider and Brewstillery orchard, with a tasting afterward. (Each person will pay for their own tasting.) Description: “Year round tap room located in a barn built … Continue reading →

Jerry: “We recently retired from the poultry business. Jerry’s new passion is raising fruit.Come visit and discuss how we can raise fruit with less mistakes.Let’s learn from each other.” Location: 7429 85TH LN SE, Olympia, WA 98513

Microbiology and Plant Health video: The way nature has always done it.Hand out: Sean Wood: Microbiology and Plant Health (pdf)Hand out: Microbial Solutions for Gardeners (pdf) Plants have evolved and partnered with microbiology for millions of years. Together, they form … Continue reading →

Michael spoke about his 45 years of experience on growing fruit and nut trees in Western WA. Emphasis on those crops that have been most successful, with best potential for commercial as well as for homeowner’s use. Some featured plants … Continue reading →

We were pleased to welcome Marisha Auerbach as our speaker.View video of Marisha’s talk.

SSFS’s next meeting, Tuesday, October 3rd, 7 pm, will be held in person at GRuB and via Zoom. We hope you will join us for the presentation “Gardening with Blueberries” from long time blueberry grower Glenn Aldrich, of Aldrich Berry … Continue reading →

Our next meeting is TODAY, September 5, 2023, at 7 pm, via Zoom only. Location:  only on Zoom Topic:  Resurrecting an Historic Orchard in Mason County The pear trees in an orchard in the city of Shelton, in Mason County, … Continue reading →

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 7 pm, in person at GRuB and via Zoom.  You are welcome to join us at 6:30 pm for casual conversation and questions about fruit! Location:  GRuB (Garden-Raised Bounty)                   … Continue reading →

June 6, 2023: Topic: “Soils for Orchards and Fruit“Presented by Stephen BramwellWSU Thurston County Extension DirectorPDF of Soils for Orchards and FruitPDF of Orchard Fertility Management – May 2018 April 4, 2023: Topic: “Get to Know Your Mason Bees“Presented by … Continue reading →

The next meeting of South Sound Fruit Society is Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 7 pm, via Zoom.   Our topic will be Get to Know Your Mason Bees, presented by Mary Dessel.  Mary Dessel is a Mason County Master Gardener. She … Continue reading →