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Guava, Immortal Nectar

16 May 2018
Hi there! My name is Amrita Gulati. I’m starting my journey at the Baltimore Orchard Project, and am excited to grow, flourish and learn all that I can with the Civic Works team, as an AmeriCorps member serving as an Orchard Organizer. My past experience includes working to build gardens,...
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Introducing Vanessa!

02 May 2018
Hello! My name is Vanessa Lubiner (on the left in the photo above) and I am the new Program Coordinator at the Baltimore Orchard Project. After getting a lay of the land and familiar with its characteristics, I am starting to feel at home. In my first few hours at...
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Pruning Season

15 Feb 2018
Observing the seasonal changes in the orchard is one of my favorite things about working at BOP. Of course the blossoms of May and the ripe fruit of August are some of the most exciting, but each month holds an important place in the cycle. The winter months are a...
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Loppers & Me

07 Feb 2018
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My name is Chrissy Talbert and I am an AmeriCorps member serving with the Baltimore Orchard Project. I am here to tell you about my experience with loppers, which was amazing. One day, I was out in the nursery learning about the tools that we need to use for tree...
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Rock Guardians

2017-2018 Youth Education Programming

31 Jan 2018
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The Baltimore Orchard Project’s youth education programing is up and running! Our 3 new AmeriCorps members Liz, Nyzeria and Chris are creating programs focusing on orchard care, environmental justice and food security. Gabbie, the new youth education coordinator is introducing the program to schools and community centers that have orchards....
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Apple-anche!

17 Nov 2017
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This year we’re excited to announce a partnership with HEX Ferments and Atwaters to make sauerkraut and apple butter! All the apples were harvested from August-September from Carroll Park in southwest Baltimore. Created as a replica of a historic orchard maintained on the site previously, 60 heirloom apple trees (16...
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Movable Orchard Construction

23 Oct 2017
This past week we finished up building a prototype movable orchard (pictured above). This post will show you, step by step, how to make your own! Materials:  5 Gallon Bucket 4 foot hose length (3/8 diameter) Plumbers glue Drill 3/8 inch drill bit Landscaping cloth Gravel Sand Potting Soil Plants Small...
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