My Single Pear
The pear tree, now standing tall in the north west corner of the orchard, was the first fruit tree we planted. Read more
Ground Cover Cover-Up
CASLworks Orchard and Herbary is in the midst of a multi-year conversion process. So far, about a quarter of the orchard and herbary has seen its lawn replaced with options other than traditional grass. Read more
Did You Say Pregnant Pause?
The orchard continues to expand, year after year, without any pause. Read more
A Moment to Catalog
I have many projects to keep me busy during the winter months when gardening life is on hold, or in slow-motion. Even so, I still enjoy moments that reconnect me with the orchard and herbary. Read more
A Dozen Orchard Dwellers
The orchard began humbly two years ago with only a few specimens. Since its establishment, each year has brought new dwellers to the orchard. Read more
Are You Goosing Me?
Even when you are filled with hope for a good outcome, you never really know what will happen when you conduct garden experiments. Read more
Pantry Pleasures
This was the first year I preserved a bounty big enough to set up a pantry. Read more
My Grandmother’s Gooseberries
The first fruit for which I remember developing a fascination was the gooseberry. Read more
