Mesquite Walkabout in Tempe
2022-06-18 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix) | Rio Salado Park, Tempe, 1325 E. Curry Rd., Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
Saturday, June 18th at 8 am.
Join Don Titmus as he takes you on a walking tour of the mesquite trees in Rio Salado Park.

You will see, smell, touch, and taste mesquite trees and beans as you take our walking class and learn how to collect mesquite beans.
Improve your mesquite pod harvesting awareness through this annual refresher class. Depending on the weather and the trees, you might even be able to start your harvest.
More details will be provided in the registration confirmation email.

Click HERE to register
Suggested donation $10 per person
Here’s what to expect:

How to identify native mesquite trees.
How to taste test your mesquite pods to get the flavors you like.
When and how to harvest the pods safely.
Tricks on on how to collect pods easier.
And we will chat about how to dry and store the pods until they are milled!

Click HERE to register

Tree Care Chat "Extreme Heat and Fruit Trees in the Desert"
2022-06-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Tuesday, June 14th at 5pm AZ
(5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern)
Part of the Urban Farm’s Fruit Tree Program
----Tree Care Chats ---- Click HERE for details

Extreme heat is no joke especially in the low desert of Arizona. Taking care of your fruit trees and helping them survive is a lot simpler when you understand some of the basics. Let’s talk about what you can do at home.

We invite you to mark your calendars to join us for a Zoom class on timely tree care.
Greg and Janis will host these Tree Care – Zoom Chats focusing on fruit tree care with seasonal tips, harvest alerts, and timely refreshers for success with your fruit trees. And YES we do live Q&A for your fruit tree questions!
This monthly class will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 6pm AZ time.
Click HERE for more details

Tree Care Chat "Preparing for the Summer Heat"
2022-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Tuesday, May 10th at 6pm AZ
(5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern)
Part of the Urban Farm’s Fruit Tree Program
----Tree Care Chats ---- Click HERE for details

Young fruit trees and bushes need a little extra care to get through their first summers in the AZ Desert. We will talk about how to prepare your space now for the summer heat that is coming and protect your new tree investments.

We invite you to mark your calendars to join us for a Zoom class on timely tree care.
Greg and Janis will host these Tree Care – Zoom Chats focusing on fruit tree care with seasonal tips, harvest alerts, and timely refreshers for success with your fruit trees. And YES we do live Q&A for your fruit tree questions!
This monthly class will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 6pm AZ time.
Click HERE for more details

Tree Care Chat "Help! My tree does not look right"
2022-04-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Tuesday, April 12th at 6pm AZ
(5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern)
Part of the Urban Farm’s Fruit Tree Program
----Tree Care Chats ---- Click HERE for details

Gaining confidence with your trees starts early with us because we WANT you to succeed. Join us for a conversation about how to identify issues early on and how to save yourself troubles later.

We invite you to mark your calendars to join us for a Zoom class on timely tree care.
Greg and Janis will host these Tree Care – Zoom Chats focusing on fruit tree care with seasonal tips, harvest alerts, and timely refreshers for success with your fruit trees. And YES we do live Q&A for your fruit tree questions!
This monthly class will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 6pm AZ time.
Click HERE for more details

Intro to Drip Tape Class
2022-03-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Tuesday March 29th, 5pm to 6pm Pacific
Join us for a class on the super efficient Drip Tape irrigation system.
It’s time to get your gardens planned out and ready for the next planting! Come join us for an online Drip Tape Class with the Urban Farm.

Learn about the super efficient irrigation system used by professional farmers to provide consistent watering over entire crop areas.
See the best ways to adjust for garden sizing and watering needs, and learn what is needed to make the system work.
See how a drip tape system solved the watering challenges for an orchard with high clay soil

Click HERE to register

Pop Up General Store Day (Local event)
2022-03-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Fruit Tree Nursery, 4549 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
Ready to pick up some tree care supplies?
Need some fertilizer? more woody mulch? foliar liquids? extra amendments?

The Pop Up General Store will be open the morning of Saturday, March 19th to help you prepare for Spring. We will have our familiar bagged soils, fertilizers, woody mulch, and other urban farming supplies for purchase*.
Place an order at: Store.UrbanFarm.org
Schedule your pick up at: TheUrbanFarm.as.me/pickup

The lot will be open from 9 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 19th. (Closed for lunch at 12:30)
Walks Ins welcome, however those with appointments will be helped first.

*Pre-orders will have first availability to all inventory. Watch your emails for specifics to your own order about pick-up details.
Click HERE for more details on Pick up Instructions, Nursery Dates & Hours, and our Map & Location.

Tree Care Chat "Thinning Fruits for Better Harvests"
2022-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Tuesday, March 8th at 6pm AZ
(5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern)
Part of the Urban Farm’s Fruit Tree Program
----Tree Care Chats ---- Click HERE for details

Thinning is an annual step for many fruit trees, especially our prolific peaches. If you are looking for larger fruit, let us help you understand why, when, and how to thin your fruit trees.
We invite you to mark your calendars to join us for a Zoom class on timely tree care.
Greg and Janis will host these Tree Care – Zoom Chats focusing on fruit tree care with seasonal tips, harvest alerts, and timely refreshers for success with your fruit trees. And YES we do live Q&A for your fruit tree questions!
This monthly class will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 6pm AZ time.
Click HERE for more details

MINI Pop Up General Store
2022-03-04 - 2022-03-05 | The Urban Farm, 6750 N 13th Pl, Phoenix, AZ, 85014, United States
Need to pick up some small tree care supplies?
We’ve got the foliar liquids, filters, amendments, and other small items ready for pick up.

The MINI Pop Up General Store will be open the morning of Friday, March 4th and Saturday March 5th –
At The Urban Farm, during the Final Tour. This is a smaller pop-up event as this is taking place DURING the tour.
Place an order at: Store.UrbanFarm.org
Schedule your pick up at: TheUrbanFarm.as.me/pickup

Friday Hours: 10-11:30
Saturday Hours: 9-12

*Pre-orders will have first availability to all inventory. Watch your emails for specifics to your own order about pick-up details.

Tree Care Chat "Guilds - Nature's Buddy System"
2022-02-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Tuesday, February 8th at 6pm AZ
(5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern)
Part of the Urban Farm’s Fruit Tree Program
----Tree Care Chats ---- Click HERE for details

Many parents use a “Buddy System” to help young children grow up safely, and for our trees we can use Nature’s version of a buddy system as well. In permaculture we call this a GUILD and it is quite easy to create. Join us for a chat and learn more about this concept.
We invite you to mark your calendars to join us for a Zoom class on timely tree care.
Greg and Janis will host these Tree Care – Zoom Chats focusing on fruit tree care with seasonal tips, harvest alerts, and timely refreshers for success with your fruit trees. And YES we do live Q&A for your fruit tree questions!
This monthly class will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 6pm AZ time.
Click HERE for more details

Tree Care Chat: "Planting, Watering, & Fertilizing"
2022-01-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Tuesday, January 11th at 6pm AZ
Okay, So You Bought Your Trees Now What?
Best practices for planting, watering and fertilizing your trees.
A Special Tree Chat on the important steps needed to get started with new fruit trees!
The long term health of fruit trees in the Arizona desert depends on three aspects of loving and caring for your fruit tree: Planting and watering correctly, and applying fertilizers (both foliar and granular) at the right times. In this webinar we will dig into getting your fruit trees planted for success, discover Greg’s 40 year old watering methodology, observe Janis’s soil types and watering solutions, and learn how to properly fertilize your trees for ultimate success.
----Tree Care Chats ---- Click HERE for details

We invite you to mark your calendars to join us for a Zoom class on timely tree care.
Greg and Janis will host these Tree Care – Zoom Chats focusing on fruit tree care with seasonal tips, harvest alerts, and timely refreshers for success with your fruit trees. And YES we do live Q&A for your fruit tree questions!
This monthly class will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 6pm AZ time.
Click HERE for more details

Tree Care Chat "Pruning Deciduous Trees for Best Success"
2021-12-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Tuesday, December 14th at 6pm AZ
(6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern)
Part of the Urban Farm’s Fruit Tree Program
----Tree Care Chats ---- Click HERE for details

We invite you to mark your calendars to join us for a Zoom class on timely tree care.
Greg and Janis will host these Tree Care – Zoom Chats focusing on fruit tree care with seasonal tips, harvest alerts, and timely refreshers for success with your fruit trees. And YES we do live Q&A for your fruit tree questions!
This monthly class will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 6pm AZ time.
Click HERE for more details

"Extreme Tree CARE: Planting, Watering, & Fertilizing"
2021-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Wednesday, November 3rd at 6pm AZ
Okay, So You Bought Your Trees Now What?
Best practices for planting, watering and fertilizing your trees.
Click HERE to Register for these online webinars

The long term health of fruit trees in the Arizona desert depends on three aspects of loving and caring for your fruit tree: Planting and watering correctly, and applying fertilizers (both foliar and granular) at the right times. In this webinar we will dig into getting your fruit trees planted for success, discover Greg’s 40 year old watering methodology, observe Janis’s soil types and watering solutions, and learn how to properly fertilize your trees for ultimate success.
“Extreme Tree CARE: Planting, Watering, & Fertilizing”
The fourth topic in our 2021 Fruit Tree Education series.
Three ONLINE Classes To Choose From:
Monday, September 27th
Monday, October 18th
Wednesday, November 3rd
Starting at 6pm each night
Click Here to Register for the ‘Favorite’ Online Webinars

Visit our Fruit Tree Program Page for more details and to download a copy of our current catalog.

"Greg's FAVORITE Fruit Trees For Phoenix"
2021-11-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Monday, November 1st at 6pm AZ
A Breakdown Of The Best Trees For The Low Desert!
Discover which trees have won Greg’s approval for taste and harvest success.
Click Here to Register for these online webinars

People often ask me what fruit tree should I buy? I then ask “what do you like to eat?…plant that!” Over the years I have experimented with many different varieties of trees and I have come up with my favorite trees and bushes to grow…because they work here, taste great, and produce over the long term.
“Greg’s FAVORITE Fruit Trees For Phoenix”
The third topic in our 2021 Fruit Tree Education series.
Three ONLINE Classes To Choose From:
Wednesday, September 22nd
Monday, October 11th
Monday, November 1st
Starting at 6pm each night
Click Here to Register for the ‘Favorite’ Online Webinars

Visit our Fruit Tree Program Page for more details and to download a copy of our current catalog.

"Greg's Three Keys To Ultimate Fruit Tree Success"
2021-10-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Wednesday, October 27th at 6pm AZ

What To Know AFTER You Buy Your Fruit Trees!
How to choose the best fruit trees for your space and the low desert climate.
Click Here to Register for these online webinars

There are three things that most people do to kill their trees. We will explore what you can do to avoid them and learn skills for ultimate fruit tree success! We will dive in and get a better understanding about how to make healthy soil for your tree to grow into. Plus you will learn Greg’s 6/6 rule (A must for all fruit trees) and the best shape and size to dig your planting hole.
“Greg’s Three Keys To Ultimate Fruit Tree Success”
The second topic in our 2021 Fruit Tree Education series.
Three ONLINE Classes To Choose From:
Monday, September 20th
Wednesday, October 6th
Wednesday, October 27th
Starting at 6pm each night
Click Here to Register for the ‘After’ Online Webinars
—————
In Person Class At Agritopia In Gilbert:
Wednesday, October 13th
Starting at 6pm
Click Here to Register for the ‘After’ In Person Class

Visit our Fruit Tree Program Page for more details and to download a copy of our current catalog.

Greg's Guide To Choosing Fruit Trees
2021-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Monday, October 25th at 6pm AZ

The first topic in our 2021 Fruit Tree Education series.
What To Know BEFORE You Buy!
How to choose the best fruit trees for your space and the low desert climate.
Click Here to Register for these online webinars
Did you know that you can go into some nurseries and every big box store and they will sell you a fruit tree that will never make fruit? There are three key things that you need to know before you purchase a tree so that in 3 years you are harvesting the fruits of your labor for decades to come! Plus you will learn urban orchard skills and discover how and why it is best to keep your fruit trees small. Then we will dive into some of the best varieties for the low desert.

Greg’s Guide To Choosing Fruit Trees”
Three ONLINE Classes To Choose From:
Monday, September 13th
Monday, October 4th
Monday, October 25th
Starting at 6pm each night
Click Here to Register for the ‘Before’ Online Webinars
—————
In Person Class At Agritopia In Gilbert:
Wednesday, September 8th
Starting at 6pm
Click Here to Register for the ‘Before’ In Person Class
—————

"Extreme Tree CARE: Planting, Watering, & Fertilizing"
2021-10-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Monday, October 18th at 6pm AZ
Okay, So You Bought Your Trees Now What?
Best practices for planting, watering and fertilizing your trees.
Click HERE to Register for these online webinars

The long term health of fruit trees in the Arizona desert depends on three aspects of loving and caring for your fruit tree: Planting and watering correctly, and applying fertilizers (both foliar and granular) at the right times. In this webinar we will dig into getting your fruit trees planted for success, discover Greg’s 40 year old watering methodology, observe Janis’s soil types and watering solutions, and learn how to properly fertilize your trees for ultimate success.
“Extreme Tree CARE: Planting, Watering, & Fertilizing”
The fourth topic in our 2021 Fruit Tree Education series.
Three ONLINE Classes To Choose From
Monday, September 27th
Monday, October 18th
Wednesday, November 3rd
Starting at 6pm each night
Click Here to Register for the ‘Favorite’ Online Webinars

Visit our Fruit Tree Program Page for more details and to download a copy of our current catalog.

Citrus Tree Pick-Up
2021-10-14 - 2021-10-16 | Fruit Tree Nursery, 4549 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
Ready to pick up your trees and planting supplies?

The CITRUS pick up phase is opening with:
3 days in September and 6 day in October.
Sept 23, 24, & 25
Oct 14, 15 & 16
Oct 21, 22, & 23
The General Store will be also open and we will have our familiar bagged soils, fertilizers, and woody mulch.
Step 1: Order your Citrus and Planting Supplies.
Step 2: Click HERE to schedule your pick up date and time.
Step 3: Come to the lot to get your trees.
The lot will be open from 9 am to 3pm on select days.
Watch your emails for specifics to your own order. Orders placed after 9/10/21 may need October pick-ups, depending on items ordered.
If you have never picked up trees from our local Fruit Tree Program we can tell you it is a busy, yet very supportive process. We will require masks on lot, but offer curbside pick up too.
Click HERE for more details on Pick up Instructions, Nursery Dates & Hours, and our Map & Location:
Urban Farm Pop-Up Nursery Location

Tree Care Chat "When is Best Time to Plant Citrus"
2021-10-12 18:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, October 12th at 6pm AZ
(6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern)
Part of the Urban Farm’s Fruit Tree Program
----Tree Care Chats ---- Click HERE for details

Citrus trees can suffer transplant shock just like any other plant. WIth our extreme temperatures of the low desert, timing your tree planting can reduce the stresses and help avoid the heartbreak of losing a new tree to shock. We will help explain why October is the time we recommend planting Citrus, and share some tips to help your new trees start off on the right root!
We invite you to mark your calendars to join us for a Zoom class on timely tree care.
Greg and Janis will host these Tree Care – Zoom Chats focusing on fruit tree care with seasonal tips, harvest alerts, and timely refreshers for success with your fruit trees. And YES we do live Q&A for your fruit tree questions!
This monthly class will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 6pm AZ time.
Click HERE for more details

"Greg's FAVORITE Fruit Trees For Phoenix"
2021-10-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Monday, October 11th at 6pm AZ
A Breakdown Of The Best Trees For The Low Desert!
Discover which trees have won Greg’s approval for taste and harvest success.
Click Here to Register for these online webinars

People often ask me what fruit tree should I buy? I then ask “what do you like to eat?…plant that!” Over the years I have experimented with many different varieties of trees and I have come up with my favorite trees and bushes to grow…because they work here, taste great, and produce over the long term.
“Greg’s FAVORITE Fruit Trees For Phoenix”
The third topic in our 2021 Fruit Tree Education series.
Three ONLINE Classes To Choose From:
Wednesday, September 22nd
Monday, October 11th
Monday, November 1st
Starting at 6pm each night
Click Here to Register for the ‘Favorite’ Online Webinars

Visit our Fruit Tree Program Page for more details and to download a copy of our current catalog.

"Greg's Three Keys To Ultimate Fruit Tree Success"
2021-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Wednesday, October 6th at 6pm AZ

What To Know AFTER You Buy Your Fruit Trees!
How to choose the best fruit trees for your space and the low desert climate.
Click Here to Register for these online webinars

There are three things that most people do to kill their trees. We will explore what you can do to avoid them and learn skills for ultimate fruit tree success! We will dive in and get a better understanding about how to make healthy soil for your tree to grow into. Plus you will learn Greg’s 6/6 rule (A must for all fruit trees) and the best shape and size to dig your planting hole.
“Greg’s Three Keys To Ultimate Fruit Tree Success”
The second topic in our 2021 Fruit Tree Education series.
Three ONLINE Classes To Choose From:
Monday, September 20th
Wednesday, October 6th
Wednesday, October 27th
Starting at 6pm each night
Click Here to Register for the ‘After’ Online Webinars
—————
In Person Class At Agritopia In Gilbert:
Wednesday, October 13th
Starting at 6pm
Click Here to Register for the ‘After’ In Person Class

Visit our Fruit Tree Program Page for more details and to download a copy of our current catalog.

"What Supplies Do I Need For My Trees?"
2021-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Wednesday, September 29th at 6pm AZ
Our General Store Commitment To Your Success.
Taking care of your fruit tree investment.
Click Here to Register for these online webinars
We have very specific guidelines for fruit tree success in extreme climates. In this class we cover all the supplies you need to ensure your fruit tree investment pays off, and help you figure out how much you need and when. This includes planting mixes, supplements, fertilizers, foliar feeds, watering devices, chlorine filters and so much more.
“What Supplies Do I Need For My Trees?”
The fifth topic in our 2021 Fruit Tree Education series.
Three ONLINE Classes To Choose From:
Wednesday, September 29th
Wednesday, October 20th
Wednesday, November 10th
Starting at 6pm each night
Click Here to Register for the ‘Supplies’ Online Webinars

Visit our Fruit Tree Program Page for more details and to download a copy of our current catalog.

"Extreme Tree CARE: Planting, Watering, & Fertilizing"
2021-09-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Monday, September 27th at 6pm AZ
Okay, So You Bought Your Trees Now What?
Best practices for planting, watering and fertilizing your trees.
Click HERE to Register for these online webinars

The long term health of fruit trees in the Arizona desert depends on three aspects of loving and caring for your fruit tree: Planting and watering correctly, and applying fertilizers (both foliar and granular) at the right times. In this webinar we will dig into getting your fruit trees planted for success, discover Greg’s 40 year old watering methodology, observe Janis’s soil types and watering solutions, and learn how to properly fertilize your trees for ultimate success.
“Extreme Tree CARE: Planting, Watering, & Fertilizing”
The fourth topic in our 2021 Fruit Tree Education series.
Three ONLINE Classes To Choose From:
Monday, September 27th
Monday, October 18th
Wednesday, November 3rd
Starting at 6pm each night
Click Here to Register for the ‘Favorite’ Online Webinars

Visit our Fruit Tree Program Page for more details and to download a copy of our current catalog.

Citrus Tree Pick-Up
2021-09-23 - 2021-09-25 | Fruit Tree Nursery, 4549 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
Ready to pick up your trees and planting supplies?

The CITRUS pick up phase is opening with:
3 days in September and 6 day in October.
Sept 23, 24, & 24
Oct 14, 15 & 16
Oct 21, 22, & 23
The General Store will be also open and we will have our familiar bagged soils, fertilizers, and woody mulch.
Step 1: Order your Citrus and Planting Supplies.
Step 2: Click HERE to schedule your pick up date and time.
Step 3: Come to the lot to get your trees.
The lot will be open from 9 am to 3pm on select days.
Watch your emails for specifics to your own order. Orders placed after 9/10/21 may need October pick-ups, depending on items ordered.
If you have never picked up trees from our local Fruit Tree Program we can tell you it is a busy, yet very supportive process. We will require masks on lot, but offer curbside pick up too.
Click HERE for more details on Pick up Instructions, Nursery Dates & Hours, and our Map & Location:
Urban Farm Pop-Up Nursery Location

"Greg's FAVORITE Fruit Trees For Phoenix"
2021-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Wednesday, September 22nd at 6pm AZ
A Breakdown Of The Best Trees For The Low Desert!
Discover which trees have won Greg’s approval for taste and harvest success.
Click Here to Register for these online webinars

People often ask me what fruit tree should I buy? I then ask “what do you like to eat?…plant that!” Over the years I have experimented with many different varieties of trees and I have come up with my favorite trees and bushes to grow…because they work here, taste great, and produce over the long term.
“Greg’s FAVORITE Fruit Trees For Phoenix”
The third topic in our 2021 Fruit Tree Education series.
Three ONLINE Classes To Choose From:
Wednesday, September 22nd
Monday, October 11th
Monday, November 1st
Starting at 6pm each night
Click Here to Register for the ‘Favorite’ Online Webinars

Visit our Fruit Tree Program Page for more details and to download a copy of our current catalog.

"Greg's Three Keys To Ultimate Fruit Tree Success"
2021-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Monday, September 20th at 6pm AZ

What To Know AFTER You Buy Your Fruit Trees!
How to choose the best fruit trees for your space and the low desert climate.
Click Here to Register for these online webinars

There are three things that most people do to kill their trees. We will explore what you can do to avoid them and learn skills for ultimate fruit tree success! We will dive in and get a better understanding about how to make healthy soil for your tree to grow into. Plus you will learn Greg’s 6/6 rule (A must for all fruit trees) and the best shape and size to dig your planting hole.
“Greg’s Three Keys To Ultimate Fruit Tree Success”
The second topic in our 2021 Fruit Tree Education series.
Three ONLINE Classes To Choose From:
Monday, September 20th
Wednesday, October 6th
Wednesday, October 27th
Starting at 6pm each night
Click Here to Register for the ‘After’ Online Webinars
—————
In Person Class At Agritopia In Gilbert:
Wednesday, October 13th
Starting at 6pm
Click Here to Register for the ‘After’ In Person Class

Visit our Fruit Tree Program Page for more details and to download a copy of our current catalog.

Tree Care Chat "Desert Food Harvesting"
2021-08-10 18:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, August 10th at 6pm AZ
(6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern)
Part of the Urban Farm’s Fruit Tree Program
----Tree Care Chats ---- Click HERE for details
We invite you to mark your calendars to join us for a Zoom class on timely tree care.
We will discuss the care necessary for your fruit trees during August, and delve into some yummy edible options you can find with native species. We’ve asked a couple experts on Desert Food Harvesting to share their insights and helpful hints for this time of year.
Greg and Janis will host these Tree Care – Zoom Chats focusing on fruit tree care with seasonal tips, harvest alerts, and timely refreshers for success with your fruit trees. And YES we do live Q&A for your fruit tree questions!
This monthly class will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 6pm AZ time.
Click HERE for more details

Tree Care Chat "Why Records are Important (& Summer Watering)"
2021-07-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, A link to log in to the event will be sent in separate email.
Tuesday, July 8th at 6pm AZ
(6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern)
Part of the Urban Farm’s Fruit Tree Program
----Tree Care Chats ---- Click HERE for details
We invite you to mark your calendars to join us for a Zoom class on timely tree care.
Greg and Janis will host these Tree Care – Zoom Chats focusing on fruit tree care with seasonal tips, harvest alerts, and timely refreshers for success with your fruit trees. And YES we do live Q&A for your fruit tree questions!
This monthly class will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 6pm AZ time.
Click HERE for more details

Mesquite Milling - Bulk orders
2021-06-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Fruit Tree Nursery, 4549 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
Friday, June 25th – Bulk drop off appointments starting at 9 am.
It’s that time of the year – it’s time to mill your beans.. choose your appointment slot, and bring us your buckets of dried mesquite pods.

You can choose the window of time you would like to drop off your mesquite pods. This date is for BULK ORDERS only. Standard milling will be on Saturday, June 26th.

Large batches will be processed in order.
The mesquite pods will be subject to inspection before milling.
You are welcome to wait or come back later in the day to pick up your mesquite flour.
Charges are based on weight after milling.
Further details will be sent in a confirmation email. A reminder email will be sent a day or two before the milling event.

Bulk orders are 5 lbs or more.
Click HERE to select your spot
Milling is $7.50 per pound (after milling)

Mesquite Harvest Class (Location changed)
2021-06-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Rio Salado Park, Tempe, 1325 E. Curry Rd., Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
Saturday, June 19th at 8 am.
Join Farmer Greg and Permaculture Educator Don Titmus of The Bee Oasis as they host a class on harvesting mesquite pods in GRANADA Park. You will be free to harvest mesquite from the local trees.

You will see, smell, touch, and taste mesquite trees and beans as you take our class and learn how to collect mesquite beans.
Improve your mesquite pod harvesting awareness through this annual refresher class. Depending on the weather and the trees, you should be able to harvest.
More details will be provided in the registration confirmation email.
(6/12) LOCATION CHANGE: Due to some vigorous landscaping at the Tempe location, we are moving this event to the Granada Park Location. Corrected emails have been sent to those who previously registered.
Click HERE to register
Suggested donation $10
Here’s what to expect:

How to identify native mesquite trees.
How to taste test your mesquite pods to get the flavors you like.
When and how to harvest the pods safely.
Tricks on on how to collect pods easier.
And we will chat about how to dry and store the pods until they are milled!

Click HERE to register

Mesquite Walkabout in Phoenix
2021-06-12 08:00 - 09:30
Saturday, June 12th at 8 am.
Join Farmer Greg as he personally takes you on a walking tour of the mesquite trees in Granada Park.

You will see, smell, touch, and taste mesquite trees and beans as you take our walking class and learn how to collect mesquite beans.
Improve your mesquite pod harvesting awareness through this annual refresher class. Depending on the weather and the trees, you might even be able to start your harvest.
More details will be provided in the registration confirmation email.

Click HERE to register
Suggested donation $10 per person
Here’s what to expect:

How to identify native mesquite trees.
How to taste test your mesquite pods to get the flavors you like.
When and how to harvest the pods safely.
Tricks on on how to collect pods easier.
And we will chat about how to dry and store the pods until they are milled!

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