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South Sound Fruit Society April 2 Meeting – All About Grapes

Posted on March 20, 2019 by admin

All about Grapes with Gary Gorremans. He raises over 50 varieties of grapes. Bring your questions about which grapes to grow and how to grow them. Tuesday April 2, 2019. 7PM to 9PM at the Grub Farmhouse, 2016 Elliott Ave, … Continue reading →

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List of Scion and Rootstock for SSFS Grafting Workshop 3/2/19

Posted on February 24, 2019 by admin

Preliminary List of Scions for the SSFS Grafting Workshop 3/2/2019 Apples Alkemene, Ashmead’s Kernel,  Balowany Russet, Black Twig, Blenheim Orange, Braeburn, Bramley’s Seedling, Breakwell Seedling, Calville Blanc d’Hiver, Chehalis, Cox’s Orange Pippin, “East German”, Egremont Russet, Empire, Enterprise, Fall Limbertwig, … Continue reading →

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SSFS Grafting Workshop and Scionwood Exchange

Posted on February 6, 2019 by admin

Learn to make your own tree by grafting rootstock onto the scion wood of your choice or an existing tree. We will demonstrate grafting and have custom grafting available ($10). We will have various rootstocks for sale ($4) , and … Continue reading →

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SSFS March 2019 Meeting: Fertilization for Nutrient Dense Fruit

Posted on February 6, 2019 by admin

Steve Smith will share his results, recommendation and enthusiasm on how to grow flavorful and nutrient-dense fruit based on his many years of growing at his farm and 140 tree mixed orchard. The meeting is on March 5th from 7 … Continue reading →

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SSFS February 2019 Meeting : Old Fruit Trees : Prune or Toss

Posted on January 14, 2019 by admin

Join us for a discussion of caring for old fruit trees.   Meet at GRuB, 2016 Elliot Ave, NW, Olympia, Wa.  Feb 5th, 7PM  to 9 PM.

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SSFS Workshop: Fruit Tree Pruning at Harmony Farm Preserve

Posted on January 10, 2019 by admin

Hello everyone, Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, we have decided to cancel the Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop that was scheduled for this Saturday, February 9th. We plan to reschedule and will let you know when the new … Continue reading →

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SSFS Workshop: Pruning Vines: Kiwis and Grapes

Posted on January 3, 2019 by admin

Pruning Kiwis and Grapes Workshop Jan 12, 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Grub Farm, 2016 Elliott Ave NW, Olympia, Wa. We will be pruning the kiwis and grapes we started on last year: bring tools and dress warmly. … Continue reading →

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SSFS Nov 2018 Meeting: Maple Syrup and Apple Cider

Posted on October 20, 2018 by admin

Peg Amandes will talk about making maple syrup from our native Big Leaf Maples and other trees growing in the Pacific Northwest. Brian Williams will talk about the basics of brewing hard cider at home. There are many apples this … Continue reading →

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Oct 2018 SSFS Meeting : Preserving the Harvest

Posted on September 22, 2018 by admin

The October 2018 South Sound Fruit  Meeting topic is Preserving the Harvest by Peg Amandes and Francesca Ritson. They will talk about different methods of food preservation, different fruits that grow in the area and much more. It will be … Continue reading →

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Sept 2018 SSFS Meeting: Apple Identification

Posted on August 23, 2018 by admin

Sept 2018 South Sound Fruit Society Meeting Jean Williams is speaking at the  meeting on Sept 4th on Apple Identification. Bring your apples so we can admire and taste. The meeting is at Grub, 2016 Elliott Ave, NW, Olympia, at … Continue reading →

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