Monthly Program
Date: Feb 27, 2019 Wednesday
Time: 6 PM Refreshments, 6:30 Program
Subject: Tools, Techniques and Timing
Speakers: Panel including Paul Schuster, Jerry Gehrke, Vor Hostetler
Location: Land Trust Building, 10014 SW Bank Rd
Misc: 2019 Membership: 2/27/19 is the last date to pay to stay on our mailing list; $20 by cash, credit card or check payable to: Vashon Island Fruit Club
Link to January speaker: Tom Conway (Tall Clover Farm) on Fruit Growing http://tallcloverfarm.com/category/growing-fruit-2
FREE Stone Fruit Trees from Adara Research Project – Dig Your Own
Date: Feb 16, 2019 Saturday (and Feb 17, 2019 Sunday, 10 AM – 1 PM only if trees are remaining)
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: Sunrise Ridge Orchard, 10030 SW 210th St
Misc: Each tree includes (1) variety each of Sweetheart Cherry, Italian Plum, Orange Red Apricot, Frost Peach and Prima Almond on 1 of 6 rootstocks: Gisela 3 (3 feet), Gisela 5 (10 feet), Gisela 7 (10 feet), Krymsk 1 (10 feet), Weiroot 72 (3 feet), P. Cera (vigorous). Some trees are big. You must bring your own tools for digging and containers for transport. If you need assistance, bring a friend. You will be directed where to dig but the rest is up to you. First come, first served. Donations gratefully accepted. Questions: Anne Woodward wanne1@comcast.net or 206-259-1024.
Winter Demo and Hands-On Pruning Workshops
Date: Feb 23, 2019 Saturday
Leaders: Dr. Bob Norton and Arborist Michelle Ramsden
Time 1: 10:00 AM 5-6 yr old trees – Demonstration
Time 2: 11:30 AM Mature trees – Hands-on
Location 1: Sunrise Ridge Orchard, 10030 SW 210th St (behind medical clinic)
Location 2: Member orchard, address provided one week prior to event.
Misc: Bring your favorite, sterilized pruning tools & dress for the weather.
FREE Van Ride to WWFRF Winter Field Day (Mt Vernon, WA)
Date: March 2, 2019 Saturday
Time: All day event (departure time & location: TBA)
Location: WWFRF (Mt Vernon, WA)
RSVP: Sign up for van (10 seats left) and pay entry fee of $15 by Feb 23, 2019 Saturday. Check (payable to Vashon Island Fruit Club), cash or credit card. You may drive yourself or car pool. A wonderful event to get a lot of information from the experts in one day. See attached list of seminars, speakers & events. Questions: Charon Scott-Goldman charon@centurytel.net 206-463-2019.
Pre-Ordered Tree Pick-up
Date: Mar 16, 2019 Saturday
Time: 10 AM – 12 Noon
Location: Sunrise Ridge Orchard, 10030 SW 210th St
Misc: If you ordered trees from Emily MacRae last Fall and have not picked them up, this is your pick-up date. Questions: Emily MacRae egmacrae@yahoo.com or 206-408-7072.
Anthracnose Presentation in Snohomish County (Car pool wanted)
Our sister club in Snohomish County has a speaker on Feb 14, 2019 Thursday who has been experimenting for 6 years with using petroleum jelly to treat anthracnose. A member is hoping someone else is interested to car pool. More info on the meeting: https://snohomishcfs.wordpress.com/2019/01/21/scfs-mtg-treating-anthracnose-thurs-2-14-19/ Pls contact Lotus at lotus47@live.com
Bulk Strawberry Plant Order Our club is again accepting the kind offer to join the Snohomish County Fruit Club’s bulk order of bare root strawberry plants at approximately $2.50 per 10 pack. There are two varieties: Albion and Seascape. If you are interested, prior to the deadline of Feb 23, 2019 Saturday, pls email your order to charon@centurytel.net Description of the berries can be found at https://www.lassencanyonnursery.com/about-us/ Pick-up (TBA): mid-March (plants will arrive on Vashon the first or second day after being dug)
Wednesday Orchard Work Parties
Date/time: Every Wednesday, 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: Sunrise Ridge Orchard, 10030 SW 210th St (behind medical clinic)
Details: Join the fun! Dress for the weather and bring your favorite hand tool. Work 1, 2 or 3 hours. Come as often as you like.
Sunday Orchard Work Parties (NEW!)
Date/time: Every Sunday (starting Feb 10, 2019), 10 AM – 12 Noon
Location: Sunrise Ridge Orchard, 10030 SW 210th St (behind medical clinic)
Details: Join the fun! Dress for the weather and bring your favorite digging tool. Work 1 or 2 hours. Come as often as you like.
