TALK1
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Designing Your Orchard or Edible Landscape |
We will discuss how to plan gardens and home orchards and ways to add trees, shrubs, and vines to your existing landscape. We'll also touch on planting for pollination, nitrogen fixation, and mulching. |
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TALK2
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TALK3
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Landscaping for a Changing Climate |
We will discuss ways to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change with our landscaping choices. Topics will include drought tolerance, soil improvement, shade plantings, carbon sequestration, and more. |
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TALK4
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All about Apples |
Join Burnt Ridge founder Michael Dolan for a discussion of the vast number of apple varieties that grow well in the Pacific Northwest and how to grow them organically. He will also talk about the amazing Monty Surprise apple, a Burnt Ridge exclusive release, and the process of importing new plant varieties from abroad. |
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TALK5
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Designing Your Orchard or Edible Landscape #2 |
We will discuss how to plan gardens and home orchards and ways to add trees, shrubs, and vines to your existing landscape. We'll also touch on planting for pollination, nitrogen fixation, and mulching. |
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TALK6
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Making the Most of Your Harvest |
Learn how to extend your harvest and what to do with your crop abundance. We will share recipe ideas and processing tips for your fruit and nut harvest and give you a peek into the world of hard cider and wine making at Burnt Ridge Nursery. We will also talk about gardening on a budget, home propagation, and other ways growing your own food can help you save money! |
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TALK7
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Rare and Under Appreciated Fruit Trees |
We'll discuss the wide world of "unusual" and underappreciated fruits, including quince, medlar, persimmon, mulberry and the elusive Sorbus domestica (aka "chocolate pear"). We will also talk about the benefits of planting rare trees and what you can do with the fruit. |
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TALK8
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TALK9
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All about Nuts: Planting for Food and Timber |
Learn about growing nut trees in the Pacific Northwest, including chestnut, black walnut, and hazelnut. We will also discuss planting nut trees for their valuable timber and their crop value as a source of protein. Presented by Michael Dolan, founder of Burnt Ridge Nursery. |
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