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Sakura – Cherry Blossom

Filed Under : Manitoba Fruit by Getty
Apr.26,2012

Aren’t they beautiful!  In established neighbourhoods across the prairies these wonderful pink blossoms are making their appearance.  They’ll only be here for a short time, so enjoy them while you can.  And, if you’re interested in harvesting cherries, make note of their location, because these lovely pink blossoms turn into delicious nanking cherries by the end of July.  But once the leaves come in, they’ll be hard to spot.

 

You’ll often see these 3-5 feet tall bushes as foundation plants or nestled amongst other bushes along property lines.   Like this…

Nanking cherries make the most amazing jelly and juices.  And if you’re really keen, even cherry clafoutis, pies or muffins.

Also in bloom right now are apricots and some ornamentals.  Most apples will blossom in a couple of weeks.

 

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A Garden Workshop in Steinbach

Filed Under : Uncategorized by Rebecca Hiebert
Apr.23,2012

Fruit Share Steinbach is affiliated with a group called South Eastman Transition Initiative (SETI). This is the transition movement in Steinbach that focuses on growing and buying local, encouraging community, and sharing how to tread more lightly on our planet. Fruit Share as a program fits extremely well into our Transition group because Fruit Share focuses on picking local fruit and sharing it within the community.

SETI has regular monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday of every month. This month’s meeting has an organic gardening theme. I encourage you to join us and learn about:

  • Basic planting, weeding, and seeding techniques.
  • Sheet mulching instead of tilling sod to prepare you garden.
  • Companion planting, crop rotation, mulching, and green manure.
  • Flat gardens vs. raised beds.

Where: Steinbach at the allotment gardens behind the Steinbach Mennonite Church, 345 Loewen Blvd. We’ll find a room in the church if the weather does not co-operate.

When: Thursday April 26, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm

Please send me an email if you need directions or any extra information.

Steinbach Fruit Share

Rebecca

[email protected]

Raised beds: a garden in progress.

 

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Enter to Win – Power of Positive

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Fruit Share’s story will be one of the stories shared at The Power of Positive.  Why?  Because sharing and caring is a sure way to capture the power of positive.

And now, you have a chance to win a ticket to The Power of Positive - an event for women that promises to recharge, reconnect and relax you.

Simply comment on this post with one idea of how you stay positive and your name will be entered to win a complimentary ticket to this one day event held on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 am to 4:30pm at the Prairie Theatre Exchange.  Tickets are $99.  The draw will be made from all entries received on Wednesday, April 25.

The Power of Positive will allow you to …

  • Enjoy 5 powerful, positive speakers
  • Be a part of a flash mob dance
  • Network and luncheon with 200 amazing women
  • Leave feeling energized and ready to take on the world

Want to spoil yourself further? Sign up for the girl’s getaway package and check into the Historic Fort Garry Hotel Saturday night, take in two yoga sessions at Yoga Public and enjoy Sunday Brunch before checking out and joining us at the Forks for an encore performance of the Flash Mob dance at 1pm.

I look forward to hearing from you and sharing this day with you.

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Spring 2012 Newsletter

Filed Under : Fruit Owners,Fruit Share,Volunteers by Getty

Fruit trees across the city are starting to blossom, a sure sign that spring is here!  It’s time to gear up for Fruit Share 2012.

All registered fruit owners and volunteers of Fruit Share can expect to receive a copy of our Spring Newsletter in their email this week.  It’s filled with stats from last year and plans for the upcoming season.

You can view the newsletter here Spring 2012 Newsletter.

I can’t wait to see how much fruit we’ll harvest this year.

Will we reach 9,500lbs of fruit???

 

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On a Positive Note

Filed Under : Fruit Share,Volunteers by Getty
Apr.22,2012

I am thrilled to be part of The Power of Positive presented by the Happy Monkey Club  on Saturday, April 28, 2012.  I’ll be sharing the story of Fruit Share and how the spirit of sharing and doing good things for others helps build a positive spirit.

I believe in the power of positive – that being positive and optimistic leads to a happier, healthier and more successful life.  Actually, is there anyone that believes their life would be better if they were more negative, skeptical, or pessimistic?

Of course, being positive is not always easy.  The stress and challenges of everyday life can take their toll on even the most positive people.  That’s why, it’s good to get a little reminder, some inspiration and some new ideas once in a while.

To that end, I’d like to offer you a chance to win a ticket to The Power of Positive - an event for women that promises to recharge, reconnect and relax you.  Simply comment on this post with one idea of how you stay positive and your name will be entered to win a complimentary ticket to this one day event held on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 am to 4:30pm at the Prairie Theatre Exchange.  Tickets are $99.  The draw will be made from all entries received on Wednesday, April 25.

The Power of Positive will allow you to …

  • Enjoy 5 powerful, positive speakers
  • Be a part of a flash mob dance
  • Network and luncheon with 200 amazing women
  • Leave feeling energized and ready to take on the world

Want to spoil yourself further? Sign up for the girl’s getaway package and check into the Historic Fort Garry Hotel Saturday night, take in two yoga sessions at Yoga Public and enjoy Sunday Brunch before checking out and joining us at the Forks for an encore performance of the Flash Mob dance at 1pm.

I look forward to hearing from you and sharing this day with you.

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Fruit Share in Steinbach!

Filed Under : Fruit Share,Manitoba Fruit by Rebecca Hiebert
Apr.21,2012

It was so exciting to hear about Fruit Share at the Grow Local Conference in February. I love how Fruit Share develops community, harvests local fruit and donates fruit to those who can’t pick it themselves. I just knew that those of us living in Steinbach could benefit just as those in Winnipeg have! I contacted Getty to discuss adding Steinbach as another Fruit Share location. Together we had a very excited conversation that started it all off!

This season Fruit Share will be picking in Winnipeg and Steinbach! Steinbach fruit owners and volunteers will be able to sign up on the Fruit Share website. Fruit picks will be organized in Steinbach with the same system as in Winnipeg. Steinbach volunteers and fruit owners can register on the Fruit Share website or call 204-326-3919. Fruit that is harvested in Steinbach yards will be divided: 1/3 of the harvest will go to the fruit owner, 1/3 to the volunteers, and 1/3 will be donated to Steinbach organizations.

For now we can enjoy the growing buds and blossoms on our fruit trees and plan ahead for the upcoming fruit season. I’m very excited to get picking in Steinbach!

Buds growing on an apple tree in our yard.

Rebecca

Fruit Share Steinbach

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Happy Earth Day!

Filed Under : Fruit Share by Getty

Let’s face it, Earth is amazing.  This little orb in the sky enables us to survive and thrive.

Earth Day is our opportunity to reflect on this precious blue/green gem and to consider how we can show it the love and respect it deserves from all of us.

Fruit Share will be celebrating with Sustainable South Osborne at Organza Market on Sunday, April 22.  Here’s all the details:

To celebrate this year’s Earth Day, Sustainable South Osborne has organized another great FREE Community Conversation event on ‘Youth and Sustainability,’ featuring a great panel and a screening of “Grow” (http://www.growmovie.net/).
Time & Date: Sunday, April 22nd, 2:30 – 5:00PM
Location: Organza Natural and Organic Market in Winnipeg
(230 Osborne Street at Confusion Corner)

2:30 pm – Screening of “Grow”
3:30 pm – Youth and Sustainability Panel and Discussion

Seating is Limited!

Please RSVP to [email protected]

We hope you can join us for this exciting community conversation!

 

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Strawberry Spinach Salad for Easter Dinner

Filed Under : Fruit Share,Prairie Fruit Cookbook,Recipes by Getty
Apr.5,2012

Nothing says spring time like a fresh strawberry spinach salad.  Here’s a straight forward version that will complement any dinner.

Another amazing recipe from the new Prairie Fruit Cookbook.

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Yield: Makes 4 servings

A perfect recipe to showcase the first strawberries and spinach of the season. To make a more meal-like salad, consider adding chevre, red onions, avocado or chicken strips.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Spinach
  • 2 cups Strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup Toasted Almonds, sliced
  • Vinaigrette
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Strawberry Jam
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions

  1. Toss spinach, strawberries and almonds in salad bowl.
  2. For the vinaigrette, pour all ingredients in a screw top jar and shake vigorously to create a smooth, thick dressing. Or, whisk vinegar, mustard, jam, salt and pepper until combined and slowly add oil while whisking constantly.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as required.
  4. Drizzle over salad and toss.
https://www.fruitshare.ca/2012/04/strawberry-spinach-salad-for-easter-dinner/

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Fruit Share at Gardening Saturday

Filed Under : Fruit Share,Manitoba Fruit by Getty
Apr.1,2012

It was wonderful to meet so many gardening enthusiasts at Gardening Saturday this weekend.

Fruit Share had a booth that introduced many visitors to our fruit rescuing efforts throughout the city.  I know we’ll get a few more volunteers and homeowners signed up after this great event.

We also had an opportunity to showcase the Prairie Fruit Cookbook for the very first time.  It received great reviews and many people picked up a copy – I even autographed a few.

Meeting our fellow displayers was equally fun.  On one side we met Sheryl and Hermann from Nature’s Farm and learned about their eggs and noodles – great products, great people.  On the other side, we met Jean-Guy Cote and his mom Rita Cote of John Boy Farms - more great people and great products.  Of note to Fruit Share fans, John Boy Farms, in addition to offering amazing produce, is also the new owner of Apple Junction.  Check out their page on Manitoba Apple Cider to see what they’re doing with delicious, juicy Manitoba apples.  They even offer fundraising using apple cider – a yummy alternative to chocolate bars.  I know we’ll be talking to Jean-Guy more this summer as we head into apple season.

The room was filled with great displays that drew lots of visitors.  The main display hall and hallways had even more displays and crowds were so thick at times it was hard to move.  It just goes to show how excited and interested people are about gardening.

Thank you to the organizers for a great day.

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