Moving from stability to resilience
No doubt you have noticed that the world is changing. Weather, climate, seasons are in flux and we are no doubt in for... Read More
The enduring value of orchards
“When you lose an orchard, you sacrifice not simply a few trees… but you might lose fruit varieties particular to that locality,... Read More
Imagining an Edible Baltimore
“People act on the basis of the imagined world in which they dwell, and by acting on what they imagine, they help establish... Read More
From Mowing to Growing: Alternatives to the American Yard
America is in love with its lawns! Yet with all the mowing, fertilizing, pesticides, and watering… our lawns are hiding some dirty... Read More
Urban fruits are more nutritious
“Wouldn’t the fruits be all nasty then?” said a Jubilee Arts student in response to my explanation of edible rain gardens in... Read More
Celebrating Funky Fruit is a win-win-win-win
Food waste is huge problem in America. Somewhere between farm and fork, 40% of all our food goes to waste. $162 billion... Read More
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Our First Pear Harvest of 2015!
For two years, the BOP worked to reclaim an abandoned pear orchard with 100 trees. Several trees had to be cut down;... Read More
Orchards and Placemaking
Sometimes it is hard to describe what we at the BOP are doing. Working with fruit trees in and with neighborhoods we sit at... Read More