Keeping your fruit trees healthy starts with knowing what diseases to watch for. Below is a guide to common issues affecting popular fruit trees in Zone 10A, along with prevention tips to help your orchard thrive. Apple trees are susceptible to several fungal and bacterial diseases. Apple scab causes dark, sunken lesions on leaves and […]
The team has been hard at work building a strong community orchard in Richmond and is excited to share recent progress. With community support, the program harvested 421 pounds of fruit in October and redistributed it through the Free Farm Stands at Unity Park and Lucas Park on Wednesdays. Community members with surplus fruit are […]
Hey y’all! It’s harvest time in Richmond, and Orchard for All! has been busy planting new trees, caring for established ones, and preparing for a fruitful season. The delicious fruiting season is officially here, and we’re ready to harvest! From avocados, apples, figs, lemons, limes, peaches, pears, pomegranates, and passion fruit — there’s an abundance […]
The Orchard For All! team has officially wrapped up this summer’s apprenticeship program and is excited to share a few highlights. One of the season’s highlights was a visit to @froghollowfarm during peak fruiting season, where apprentices had the chance to enjoy peaches straight from the tree. Now, peak fruiting season is here, and the […]
Urban Tilth has officially kicked off the third week of the Orchard For All! Summer Apprenticeship Program, and the team is excited to be out in the community harvesting and working alongside neighbors. The fruiting season is here, and our orchards are abundant with: And many more! If you have a surplus of these fruits […]
The Orchard for ALL! team has been busy planting and nurturing fruit trees throughout Richmond, preparing for a season full of abundance. Loquat season has arrived, accompanied by a variety of delicious apples and citrus, making them perfect for sharing and enjoying within the community. For those who need assistance with harvesting or simply want […]
As the frost settles in, the program apprentices have been busy cultivating their skills in community building, orchard maintenance, and tree care. Over the course of several weeks, they have engaged in hands-on learning experiences that not only enhance their horticultural knowledge but also strengthen connections within their local community. Week 1: Urban Tilth’s Mission […]
As Orchard For All prepares to launch the Winter Gleaners Apprentice Program in just a few weeks, the program is also reminding the community of its incredible, free services that are available to help reduce food waste and support those in need. The standout programs are the free fruit tree care and harvesting services. The […]
Imagine fresh, healthy, and delicious organically grown fruit freely available in Richmond! Making this a reality is the exact goal of Urban Tilth’s new Orchard for ALL! Program. Launched in 2024, as a part of the State of California’s Transformative Climate Communities grant, Orchard for ALL! seeks to establish a dispersed community orchard across hundreds […]
Orchard For All! program update: Over the last 5 weeks our apprentices have had the chance gain the necessary skills for orchard and tree care, while learning they have been able to put them to work in different ways around our community while meeting and creating new connections, that will help in applying it in […]
