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  1. Have you ever tasted a #pluot #fruit before?

    Pluots /ˈpluːɒt/ are later generations of complex hybrid between the Japanese plum, Prunus salicina (providing the greater amount of parentage), and the apricot, Prunus armeniaca.[6][7] The fruit's exterior has smooth skin closely resembling that of a plum. Pluots were developed in the late 20th century by Floyd Zaiger.[8]

    Ref: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluot

    They're one of the 1st #FruitTrees to blossom in this area of the South Island. These are their #flowerbuds & early #blossoms 🤍

    lifecyclesproject.ca/our-proje

    #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems #FoodEquity #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEducation #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #ViewRoyal #YYJ #VictoriaBC #CommunityOrchard #SignsOfSpring #LifecyclesProjectSociety #bloomscrolling #photography #FruitsEducation

  2. We have one last #Winter #pruning #workshop available - next weekend.

    Learn about dormant season fruit tree pruning with live demos at the beautiful #WellandCommunityOrchard.

    This workshop will cover an introduction to the basics of dormant season pruning for a range of fruit trees and vines, with a particular focus on apples. It will also include demonstrations of pruning techniques on one of the many trees at Welland.

    Please register in advance:
    lifecyclesproject.ca/event/win

    #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems #FoodEquity #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEducation #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #FruitTrees #VictoriaBC #YYJ #ViewRoyal #Saanich

  3. If you're interested in #FruitTree #grafting #HandsOn #education, see info below.

    Learn the basic skill and knowledge you need to start grafting and graft your own heritage apple tree to take home!

    This #workshop will describe the reasons for grafting, when to graft, and when to collect budwood. The workshop will be hands on and participants will be introduced to tree terminology, grafting tools and materials, and will be shown various grafting techniques. Participants will get the chance to practice their new skills on spare branches and once confident, do an actual graft. Each participant will be able to choose an apple variety from the heratige collection at Welland Orchard to graft on to a dwarfing rootstock, to create a new apple tree to take home.

    All tools and materials will be provided.

    Be sure to come dressed for the elements as this workshop will be held outdoors.

    Please register in advance:

    lifecyclesproject.ca/event/spr

    #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems #FoodEquity #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEducation #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #TreeGrafting #VictoriaBC #YYJ #ViewRoyal #Saanich

  4. #Agroecology as the path to #ClimateResilient and just food systems

    By Dr Susan Chomba, Director Food, Land and Water at World Resources Institute Africa

    Monday, July 28, 2025 — updated on August 02, 2025

    "The 2nd National Agroecology Symposium, held in Nairobi from July 10–11, 2025, marked a pivotal moment in #Kenya’s food systems transformation.

    "The event brought together farmers, researchers, civil society, private sector actors, media, and policymakers with one clear message: Agroecology must move from the margins to the centre of national agricultural strategy. It is not just an alternative; it is the most viable path forward to achieve our intertwined goals for #people, #nature, and #climate—without compromising one for the other.
    Agroecology offers a coherent framework for #RegeneratingSoils, producing safe and nutritious food, and building #ClimateResilient and #equitable #FoodSystems.

    "As #ClimateChange intensifies, this approach provides Kenya and other #AfricanNations a powerful opportunity to lead a just transition—rooted in #LocalKnowledge, backed by #science, and responsive to the realities of #smallholder #farmers.

    A crossroads for Kenya’s food systems

    "Kenya’s food systems are at a crossroads. The dominant model—based on chemical-intensive agriculture and ultra-processed foods—is driving soil degradation, poor nutrition, increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases, and the pollution of our rivers and lakes. This model also contributes significantly to #biodiversity loss and #GreenhouseGasEmissions.

    "Alternatively, a more resilient and #sustainable path is within reach—one that aligns human health with ecological integrity. But this transition cannot be left to smallholder farmers alone. It requires coordinated leadership from governments—particularly ministries of agriculture, health, environment, and finance—as well as development partners, scientists, and the private sector.

    "Farmers should not be expected to feed a growing population and withstand escalating #ClimateShocks while being under-supported or misdirected by ineffective policies and subsidies. Without the right investments and incentives, we risk deepening the crisis.

    What agroecology is—and isn’t

    "Agroecology is too often misunderstood as a nostalgic return to low-productivity farming. In reality, it is a sophisticated, evidence-informed, and farmer-driven approach to transforming food systems in ways that are locally appropriate and ecologically sound. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but a dynamic practice that integrates scientific research with #TraditionalKnowledge.

    "The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) outlines 10 elements of agroecology, while the High-Level Panel of Experts (HLPE) has identified 13 principles. These include #RecyclingNutrients, enhancing biodiversity, strengthening synergies, and co-creating knowledge."

    Source [paywall]:
    nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opin

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/QxY8u

    #SolarPunkSunday #AgroEcology #FoodSecurity #Africa #ClimageChangeResiliency #SharingKnowledge