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The South Sound Fruit Society Monthly Meeting

Dec 2020 SSFS Meeting: Many Trees Project

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Brian Williams

Hi all, We will reconvene on December 1stat 7 pm.  Chris & Guy from the Many Trees Project will speak about the history and social and ecological roles of nut trees as food sources, carbon sinks, and key elements in biodiverse habitats. From … Continue reading →

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December 2020 SSFS Meeting: Many Trees Project

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Brian Williams
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SSFS Oct 2019 Meeting: Compost and Potting Soils

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Brian Williams

Compost and Potting Soils: Growing Container Plants without Peat Ian Stoner will discuss potting soil types, compositions and possibilities for renewal materials. He will also include a discussion of his own experiments  using Scot’sw Broom as a substrate for container … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Blueberries

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Brian Williams

The South Sound Fruit Society Sept 2019 meeting: An Introduction to Blueberries by Gary Gorremans Tuesday Sept 3rd at 7PM at the Grub Farmhouse, 2016 Elliot Ave, Olympia Gary was a longtime member in Seattle Tree Fruit Society until buying acreage … Continue reading →

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SSFS May 7 Meeting: The Ugly Side of Growing Fruit

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Brian Williams

Nina Dickinson explores with us some common diseases and insect pests of fruit. For over 30 years Nina has worked in retail and wholesale nurseries, adapting to ever-changing problems, products and expectations. Please join us. The meeting is on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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South Sound Fruit Society April 2 Meeting – All About Grapes

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Brian Williams

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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SSFS March 2019 Meeting: Fertilization for Nutrient Dense Fruit

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Brian Williams

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 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 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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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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