by Norm Reid | Jul 30, 2019
Hey Chestnut Enthusiasts! Anyone interested in helping with some critically needed orchard maintenance at the VA chapter seed orchard at Sky Meadows Sate Park? We need help weed-whacking, hand-pulling weeds, spraying and fertilizing, etc. The work will probably take...
by Norm Reid | Jul 30, 2019
Hey Chestnut Enthusiasts! Anyone interested in helping with some critically needed orchard maintenance at the VA chapter seed orchard at Sky Meadows Sate Park? We need help weed-whacking, hand-pulling weeds, spraying and fertilizing, etc. The work will probably take...
by Norm Reid | Apr 11, 2019
We will be working at the Blandy seed orchard Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17. We will be clearing the aisles, fertilizing, overseeding, and mulching. Time: 9:00-3:00 Location: 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce Bring: If you have them — work gloves,...
by Norm Reid | Apr 11, 2019
We will be working at the Blandy seed orchard Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17. We will be clearing the aisles, fertilizing, overseeding, and mulching. Time: 9:00-3:00 Location: 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce Bring: If you have them — work gloves,...
by Norm Reid | Jun 29, 2018
Dear chestnut lovers: On Thursday, July 5, we will be cutting up and removing downed trees from an orchard in The Plains. We cut down trees that didn’t have the genetics we are looking for for blight resistance, but were unable that day to cut up and haul off...