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In 2017 we planted a few dozen trees to start a small, diversified orchard on a gentle slope overlooking the pond. We call the orchard the “P” orchard, as we exclusively planted fruits that start with the letter “p”: Asian pears, persimmons, plums, peaches, and the American Paw Paw. The Asian pears were the first species to fruit, shortly followed by the peaches the next season.  After many patient years, this is the first season we have had harvestable fruit from every speci

starting to pull the skimmer across the pond Keeping a pond clean & clear is no easy task in the face of an algal bloom. Oftentimes,...

This year was Harlem Valley Homestead’s first year hosting a brand new 4H club, The Field Sprouts! We partnered with Cornell Cooperative...