Author Archives: Brian Williams

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

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Brian Williams

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 Brian Williams

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 Brian Williams

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 Brian Williams

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 Brian Williams

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 Brian Williams

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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August 2018 Meeting: Irrigation

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Brian Williams

South Sound Fruit Society Members and Friends, The meeting on August 7th is going to be David Muehleisen, PhD, Evergreen Faculty member and Farm Coordinator, talking about irrigation: Being Water Wise in Your Home Orchard. The meeting is at Grub, … Continue reading →

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June 2018 Meeting: Conversation with Bill Horn

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Brian Williams

South Sound Fruit Society Members and Friends, The topic of this month’s meeting program is a Conversation with Bill Horn. He has been active and past president in the Tahoma chapter of the WCFS. Currently he is managing the WCFS … Continue reading →

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May 1st SSFS Meeting : Soils and Tree Fruit Fertility

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Brian Williams

The May 2018 South Sound Fruit Society Meeting : Stephen G. Bramwell (County Director & Agriculture Faculty Washington State University Thurston County Extension) Will talk about Tree Fruit Fertility Management May 1st, 7 PM to 9PM at the Grub Farmhouse, … Continue reading →

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April 2018 SSFS Meeting : Unusual Fruits and Nuts

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Brian Williams

The April 2018 South South Sound Fruit Society meeting, Tuesday April 3rd, will be on Unusual Fruits and Nuts by Michael Dolan of Burnt Ridge Nursery from 7 to 9pm SSFS meets at Grub Farmhouse, 2016 Elliott Ave, NW, Olympia, Wa … Continue reading →

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