Seattle Tree Fruit Society (STFS) will bring together people …
1) to promote & stimulate interest in growing fruit bearing trees, shrubs & vines in urban areas,
2) to encourage propagation of desirable fruit varieties suited to the local climate,
3) to disseminate pertinent horticultural information to its members & the general public through the use of fruit shows, orchard tours, meetings, seminars, workshops, publications & other media,
4) to provide financial & other support to our area’s fruit research and/or projects, &
5) to join with other organizations in promoting tree fruit in the Western Cascade region.
STFS members share interests in growing fruit & nut trees, berries, kiwis, grapes & other fruit. We offer information on adapted varieties, current growing techniques & share our own experiences growing fruit.
STFS members usually meet monthly from Sept to May either online or in-person on a Saturday morning. Meetings typically include speakers presenting on topics such as grafting, pruning, pest control, plant health & fruit preservation tailored to Western Washington growers.
STFS members maintain the demonstration orchard of the Magnuson Community Garden located in NE Seattle’s Magnuson Park. Orchard upkeep activities allow STFS members and members of the public to learn about tasks necessary to nurture and produce quality fruit grown in PNW backyard orchards.
Google Maps for Magnuson Orchard by The Brig Bldg, 6344 NE 74th St, Sea, WA 98115 (47.682388, -122.259640). Free Parking in front of The Brig Bldg and Magnuson Orchard. Orchard event attendees meet at the Magnuson Park demo orchard sign installed by longtime STFS member and one of Magnuson Garden’s bests Jerry Packard (RIP).
STFS Newsletter – Urban Scion Post (USP)
STFS members receive The Urban Scion Post newsletter featuring a wide variety of useful articles about fruit and announcing upcoming events.
STFS is online at:
Website www.seattletreefruitsociety.com
Email seattletreefruitsociety@gmail.com
The STFS membership is Seattle Tree Fruit Society. The goals of STFS are achieved by STFS members. Please contact STFS representatives listed in this newsletter and communicate what STFS can do for you and what you can do for STFS. When more STFS members get involved, STFS does more & attracts more STFS members who get involved.
Want to join STFS? Membership Form Here.
Interested, but not quite ready to join? Send email to seattletreefruitsociety@gmail.com requesting to be put on E-list with bcc announcements of upcoming STFS events emailed to E-listees.