Now that Sara & Neil have officially joined the ranks of the rest of the STIHL Tour des Trees biking campaign, it’s time that you got to know them a bit better. They’ve each put together a profile for you to check out; but remember, the Tour’s not just about biking, planting trees, or even [...]
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CHCF WaterBlitz.. Round Two!
That’s right folks, we did a small round two of our #CapitolHill #WaterBlitz today! We joined Mark Weinheimer from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation out at Sherwood Recreation Center (640 10th Street, NE) to show him around the watering process and to highlight how we help keep those trees healthy and happy. He talked with [...]
Read full postPhoto of the Week: Our very own Espaliered “Gala” Apples!
Guys, here’s an update on those fruit trees right here in our back yard! Our one little apple is lonely, but I see big buds coming along nicely. Who knows where we’ll be in a few weeks! If you have an interest in fruit trees in the District, or in general, check out our fruit [...]
Read full postWHEWWW! It’s hot out there.
On days like today it’s important to remember just how much water a tree actually needs in order to survive: 25 gallons a week, or 1 1/2 inches of rain. But often times it can be difficult to tell how much that is without measuring it out exactly, with one-gallon jugs or five-gallon buckets. Solution? [...]
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