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SUMMARY:Grafting Knife Sharpening Workshop and Feijoa Tasting
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to start preparing for spring\, isn’t it? Well\, maybe that’s a bit premature\, but in the meantime we will be holding a workshop November 12 to learn how to sharpen our grafting knives. This will be a hands-on workshop\, the purpose of which is to enable all who are interested (not just knife geeks!) to learn principles and practices of knife sharpening and to have a properly sharpened grafting knife blade as we head toward the scion exchange and spring grafting. The skills we learn will also be transferable to kitchen knives\, helping all attendees to be more self-sufficient with knife maintenance. \nOur workshop leader will be Andy Wilson\, who many of you know as a member of our group. \nWorkshop Details: \nNovember 12\, 2022 – Outdoor Event \nLocation: Santa Cruz Grange\, 1900 17th Ave in Santa Cruz \nTime: 2:30 p.m. \nBring: Your grafting knife \nMaterials Needed:\nYou will need to bring your own grafting stone(s) for this class – this will enable everyone to be hands-on as well as ensure you can continue to keep your grafting knife sharp for years to come. Recommended stones (you are only required to have one of these): \n\nDiamond stones\, which are generally for dry sharpening\, and can be used at home or in the field. Also good for kitchen knives. Here are two links from Amazon for this type:\nhttps://www.rockler.com/diamond-hone-sharpening-set?country=US&sid=V91046&promo=shopping  about ~$16.Or alternatively https://www.amazon.com/DMT-W7EFC-Diamond-Whetstone-Stone/dp/B00004WFTD/ref=psdc_328182011_t2_B000UVS62S\, which is a bit more expensive ~$24\nFor folks who would like to use oil stones\, which could be useful for other sharpening purposes as well as the grafting knives:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006NDPLW/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0\, ~$28\n\n  \nIf you feel your knife is really dull\, an additional stone might be useful\, such as: <https://www.amazon.com/Norton-Crystolon-Combination-Oilstone-Coarse/dp/B0001MSA5Y/>. ~$34.  This is a “nice to have” but is not “required” for the workshop. \nAt the conclusion of the knife sharpening workshop\, we will have a feijoa tasting. These can be grown in our area; for more details check out the CRFG Fruit Facts.  Among the varieties we will be tasting are some from Mark Albert’s collection.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/grafting-knife-sharpening-workshop-and-feijoa-tasting/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221008T140000
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SUMMARY:Our Apple Tasting is Back!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers’ Apple Tasting!  We will have over 70 varieties of heritage and rare apples for participants to sample and rate. \nThis extraordinarily popular event will be held jointly with the Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange Fall Festival and 3rd Annual Pie Contest\, doubling the fun! Play old-fashioned corn hole\, win a pie at the pie walk\, listen to live music\, make a scarecrow\, take a stroll through the community garden to check out the Grange chickens\, heritage orchard and more! Enter the pie contest or help judge the entries. Join us as we celebrate Fall on the Central Coast! \nAdmission to the Apple Tasting\n\nFree for members of MBCRFG\n$5.00 for nonmembers\nDiscounts for Families & Couples\n\nLocation & Parking\nThe Santa Cruz Live Oak Green Grange is located at 1900 17th Avenue between Capitola Road and Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz. From Hwy 1 north or south take the Soquel Ave. Exit 439. \nParking at the Grange is limited.  We encourage people to walk\, bike\, carpool\, or take public transportation! The closest Santa Cruz Metro bus stop is route 69 at Capitola Rd. and 17th Ave. \nOverflow parking is available at the Harbor Light Church\, Live Family Resource Center on 17th Ave.\, or Live Oak Senior Center on Capitola Rd. \nView additional details about the Grange’s Fall Festival and parking here: \nhttps://bit.ly/3S4qA9F-AppleTasting
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/our-apple-tasting-is-back/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220918T210000
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SUMMARY:How to Set Up a Home Weather Station” and “Prepping Soil Now to Prepare for Planting Fruit Trees in Winter.”
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 18 for a Zoom meeting on two timely topics: weather stations and soil prep! As we round the final season of the new year\, this information should help you be prepared for next year’s gardening tasks. \nMBCRFG member\, Jason Sutor\, will present information on setting up a weather station – should be helpful for all of us with the many changes of weather we undergo! \nIn addition\, MBCRFG member\, Sharon Zo\, will present information on preparing your soil now for planting trees in the coming winter. Sharon is currently undertaking this project at her new home and will present what she has found to work. She will also lead a round robin discussion with ideas from the membership – so please be prepared to share your ideas and to ask any questions you might have about soil prep. \nHere’s the Zoom invitation for our September 18th meeting: \nTime: Sept. 18\, 2022\, 7:00 PM Pacific Time \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85479198362?pwd=em5ONWYvM3BTYkVtZ0kvekVEQXU5QT09 \nMeeting ID: 854 7919 8362 \nPasscode: 026521 \nOne tap mobile \n+16699006833\,\,85479198362#\,\,\,\,*026521# US (San Jose)\n+17193594580\,\,85479198362#\,\,\,\,*026521# US \nDial by your location \n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 309 205 3325 US \nMeeting ID: 854 7919 8362 \nPasscode: 026521 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kp2AWAo3i \n  \n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/how-to-set-up-a-home-weather-station-and-prepping-soil-now-to-prepare-for-planting-fruit-trees-in-winter/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220130T120000
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SUMMARY:2022 Scion Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our Scion Exchange January 30\, 2022 at Soquel High School!\nThis outdoor Scion Exchange offers CRFG members and the public an opportunity to select scions that can be grafted to rootstock or to existing fruit trees.\nCurrent members of CRFG may enter the event at 11 AM; Non-members are welcome to participate from 12-3 PM.\nEntry Fee & Items Available for Purchase\n\nCurrent CRFG Members: Free\nAdmission for the Public: $5.00\nScions: Free with paid admission\nLimit of 2 scions per variety\, per person\nScion collection kits (if you forget to bring the items listed below in “Bring These Items to the Event”): $3.00 each\nApple\, Plum & Quince rootstock will be available for purchase: $6.00 each or 5 for $25.00\nCustom grafting will be available: $6.00 for the rootstock & $5.00 for the graft\nGrafting demonstrations will be held to provide basic instruction in how to graft\n\nBring These Items to the Event\n1. Ziploc bags to store your scions and to keep them fresh\n2. Large plastic bags if you plan on purchasing rootstocks\n3. Masking/Painters tape to label the scions you select\n4. Sharpie\, fine point\, to write on the masking tape to label your scions \nSafety During Covid\nWe expect participants to be aware of Omicron variant infection possibilities.\n-If you are ill\, do not attend the event.\n-If you have concerns about your safety\, do not attend the event. \nRequirements for All Attendees\n\nMasks must be worn to enter the Scion Exchange and at ALL times during the event. Note: Per the CDC on 1/14/22\, surgical masks or higher-level masks (e.g.\, N95\, KN95\, KF94) with good fit are recommended.\nEnsure that your mask covers your mouth and nose at ALL times.\nDo NOT wear gators or vented masks.\nEating or drinking in the event venue is not allowed.\nPractice social distancing; stay 6 feet away from others.\n\nThank You in Advance for…\n…conducting yourself with civility and understanding to allow people to enjoy the event and have the best chance of quickly and efficiently getting the scions that they would like to have for their gardens.\n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2022-scion-exchange/
LOCATION:Soquel High School\, 401 Soquel San Jose Rd.\, Soquel\, CA\, 95073\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211003T150000
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SUMMARY:Orchard Tour
DESCRIPTION:Freddy Menge\, picking ripe apples.\nOn October 3rd\, 1 to 3:30 pm\, we invite you to visit Epicenter Orchard in Watsonville\, the home of Freddy Menge’s apple\, pear\, plum\, and cherry collection/orchard\, the source of many of the apples offered for tasting in the annual MBCRFG apple tasting (cancelled this year due to Covid). \nDuring this tour and fruit tasting\, we will walk through the trees and talk about growing fruit holistically\, pruning styles\, wildlife and insect habitat creation\, irrigation\, varietal selection\, weed control… \nThe approximately hour long tour will be followed by a discussion and tasting of different varieties that are ripe at the time.  We ask members to be respectful and to not pick fruit themselves. \nSafety\nWe will follow the guidelines laid out by the county for COVID safety\, and each participant will be asked to be masked\, except when eating\, or if more than 6 feet away from other participants.  If you are sick or have had recent COVID exposure\, please stay home and stay safe. \nRegistration\nParking is limited\, so only 50 participants can be accommodated. Please use the following  Eventbrite link to reserve an entry for yourself.  This is a MBCRFG member only event. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/orchard-tour-and-tasting-tickets-170249034445 \nCan’t Make It?\nRows of trees in Freddy Menge’s Larkin Valley orchard.\nIf fear of Covid makes you unlikely to participate in this event or if you are busy elsewhere that day\, we hope to film the tour and place the video on the MBCRFG website.  We are looking for volunteers with videographical skills to film and/or edit for the website. We are also seeking a portable microphone and amp for the afternoon event so that Freddy can be heard while moving through the orchard without the need to crowd close together.  To volunteer your skills or equipment\, please contact the MBCRFG Board:   montereybaycrfg@gmail.com \nThank you!  We are excited to finally host an in-person event!  May it be the first of many to come. \n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/orchard-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210928T210000
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SUMMARY:Cider Making Presentation Featuring Jim Rider
DESCRIPTION:Jim Rider will be giving a presentation on September 28 via Zoom on the mysteries of making cider! \nUpdate: the recording of this presentation is published here. \n\nJim Rider is a power hitter in the local fruit world and beyond. A 5th generation Pajaro Valley apple grower with a master’s degree in Pomology from Cornell\, for decades he’s been a local leader as an innovative and influential organic orchardist\, a pioneering red-fleshed apple breeder\, and longtime MBCRFG member. He’s also a mainstay provisioner of apple and pear wood for our annual scion exchange and major contributor of unique varieties for our yearly apple tasting. \nJim has taken a serious interest in cider making over the last decade\, and when Jim Rider puts his mind to something\, it comes out good. It’s truly regrettable the group won’t be able to taste any of his fine\, dry\, delicious production\, but Jim will be gracing our chapter with a zoom presentation to discuss the ins and outs of fermenting our own. \nHe will tailor his talk to the backyard fruit grower wishing to make cider from their own fruit. All aspects of the process will be covered\, from handling of the fruit\, selection and suitability of apple varieties\, yeast strains\, juice handling\, fermentation management\, barreling\, fining\, bottling\, sanitation\, carbonation\, storage… \nThere will be a discussion period after the talk where Jim will take any questions that may arise. \nMeeting Details\nMonterey Bay CRFG is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Jim Rider: Making Cider! \nTime: Sep 28\, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83220885691?pwd=c1YrclZRRHUyaTJDZTc5YUIxaEtFZz09 \n  \nMeeting ID: 832 2088 5691 \nPasscode: 136634 \nOne tap mobile \n+16699006833\,\,83220885691#\,\,\,\,*136634# US (San Jose) \n+12532158782\,\,83220885691#\,\,\,\,*136634# US (Tacoma) \n  \nDial by your location \n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 929 436 2866 US (New York) \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 832 2088 5691 \nPasscode: 136634 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcJZiNZQM4
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/cider-making-presentation-featuring-jim-rider/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T210000
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SUMMARY:March Meeting: Avian Pest Control / Elderberries
DESCRIPTION:We have two terrific speakers planned for the evening. \n\nFirst\, Jo Ann Baumgartner from the Wild Farm Alliance will speak to us regarding AVIAN PEST CONTROL – encouraging birds to inhabit our spaces to control pest insects\, rodents and pest birds. This should be a great presentation – and we will follow her talk with a Q&A session.\nSecond\, Katie Reneker from Carmel Berry Company will discuss ELDERBERRIES!  Many of us have expressed interest in elderberries\, and Katie is just the person to talk to us about them.  She has taken an interest grown from improving her family’s health and developed it into a business that provides elderberry products in many forms. She will chat with us about elderberries and their culture.\n\nThe link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to chapter members on Sunday before the meeting.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/march-avian-pest-control-elderberries/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210207T170000
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SUMMARY:Scion Exchange 2021
DESCRIPTION:We are glad to be able to still offer a safe and scaled-back winter Scion Exchange this year pursuant to public health guidelines\, on a socially distanced order-fulfillment/pickup model. \nIn order to accomplish this\, our 2021 exchange is limited to members (join here) who list their donations/requests sufficiently in advance of our January 31\, 2021 (Feb 7 for rainout) pickup date.  Full instructions are provided by email. \nWe are exchanging dormant fruitwood\, seeds and plants\, of scores of varieties.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/scion-exchange-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20201210T004310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T004433Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday "Potluck" Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our year-end holiday potluck meeting will be held virtually via Zoom this year. Complete details on our email list. \n\nYear in review\nLightning presentations: Making Hoshigaki (w/ Ken Konviser)\, Interstem Grafting (w/ Freddy Menge)\nMember “Show and Tell” slideshow\nBoard elections
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/holiday-potluck-meeting-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T190000
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CREATED:20201109T174605Z
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SUMMARY:"Growing Rare Subtropical Fruits in Santa Cruz County"
DESCRIPTION:“Growing Rare Subtropical Fruits in Santa Cruz County” \n \n\nPresentation by Nate Blackmore\, followed by Q&A\nSaturday\, Nov 14 2020 at 7pm (Join early at 6:45 to ensure your entry!)\nA meeting of the Monterey Bay\, California Rare Fruit Growers\nRemote video-seminar via Zoom\, link to be provided to chapter members at 6:45pm\, 11/14 (non-members can register here for overflow attendence)\n\n \n“Have you ever thought about growing tropical fruits? Dreamed of being able to find the flavors that remind you of Hawaii?  Well you can’t quite grow those here\, but you can grow a ton of amazing and similar subtropical fruits! What are subtropical fruits you might ask? Avocados\, White Sapotes\, Babaco Papayas\, and lots of other fruits with names as crazy as they are delicious.  Join in on my zoom meeting to get a look into what it takes to grow these subtropical delights\, and find out the ones that you can grow in semi subtropical Santa Cruz! ” \nNate Blackmore\, has been a member of the CRFG throughout the Bay Area\, California for the past five years.  Nate is the owner of Wildlands Farm and Nursery and also manages the Native Plant collection and propagation at the UC NRS Younger Lagoon Reserve.  Nate has been legally importing seeds from all around the world for the past few years and hopes to bring new\, uncommon fruits to Santa Cruz for our local communities to enjoy\, learn from\, and protect.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/growing-rare-subtropical-fruits-in-santa-cruz-county/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200809T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200809T220000
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SUMMARY:Subtropicals and Tropicals in California Agroecosystems
DESCRIPTION:“Subtropicals and Tropicals in California Agroecosystems”\nPresentation by Barath Raghavan\, followed by Q&A\nA meeting of the Monterey Bay\, California Rare Fruit Growers. \nRemote video-seminar via Zoom.  Attendance limited.  Priority admission to members of MBCRFG (join)\, and additional seats will be made available to non-members who pre-register here. \n\n“In this talk I’ll discuss 100+ edible subtropical and tropical species and some (ongoing) experiences growing them outdoors in various microclimates in Northern and Southern California\, both in the ground and in containers.  I’ll share some opinions on which seem promising and which seem not to be worth the effort\, and I’ll discuss methods of propagation and care.  I’ll also talk about how to select which species are appropriate for your specific microclimate\, and some research I’m doing into building computational tools to help automate this selection process.” \nBarath Raghavan\, Phd\, has been a long time participant in northern California CRFG circles\, where he was responsible for diverse propagation activity and the Ohlone Greenway fruit planting in Albany.  More recently he has relocated to the Los Angeles area\, where he is on the computer science faculty at the University of Southern California.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/subtropicals-and-tropicals-in-california-agroecosystems/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20200512T012132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T012507Z
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SUMMARY:Live Video Seminar: "Producing Avocados in Northern California"
DESCRIPTION:Join Monterey Bay CRFG online for this inspiring and informative live presentation on avocado horticulture from MBCRFG’s own Ellen Baker and Freddy Menge\, of Epicenter Avocado Nursery in Santa Cruz Co\, California.  They will discuss the basics of successful avocado planting and care\, variety selection\, as well as some of their unique observations on avocado pollination and culture in our more marginal northern region\, and will answer live questions on these subjects. \nBecause of shelter-in-place health provisions\, we are holding this meeting as a live video seminar via Zoom.  Priority ‘seating’ to this limited attendence talk goes to our MBCRFG members (join)\, meeting link provided by email.  Let us know via this form if you are interested in attending as a prospective member\, if we have remaining spaces.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/producing-avocados-in-northern-california/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200516T170000
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CREATED:20200322T101322Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Green Exchange (Cancelled for COVID-19)
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URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/spring-green-exchange-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200418T160000
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CREATED:20200322T101215Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour (Cancelled for COVID-19)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/farm-tour-april-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200315T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20200131T221558Z
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SUMMARY:60+ Variety Citrus Tasting (Cancelled for COVID-19)
DESCRIPTION:Update: Our citrus tasting this year is unfortunately cancelled due to recommendations of public health authorities pursuant to COVID-19 epidemic. \nExtensive citrus tasting and discussion of citrus culture in our region.  Member of MBCRFG\, details by email\, join here. \n\nDepending on what’s tasting good\, we’ll have likely 60 or more locally grown varieties of citrus to taste: that’s lemons\, limes\, citranges\, grapefruits\, pomellos\, kumquats\, oranges\, satsumas\, clementines\, other mandarins\, finger limes\, various hybrids\, etc.  See some photos of all the varieties at last year’s tasting here.\nPresentation on citrus diversity and local citrus culture by Doron Kletter begins 1pm\, followed by tasting.  Learn some of the nitty gritty on this fascinating and complex genus.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/citrus-tasting-2020/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200216
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20200118T220149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T235603Z
UID:2282-1581724800-1581811199@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Winter Pruning and Field Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We will demonstrate and discuss the basics of dormant-season/winter fruit tree pruning (apples\, pears\, plums\, pomegranates\, persimmons\, etc)\, tool use and maintenance\, and field grafting techniques\, as we gather to maintain a demo orchard.  Followed by general meeting. \nThis is a MBCRFG member event.  Details on mailing list. \nJoin MBCRFG online or contact us for more info.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/pruning-field-grafting-workshop-2020/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20191211T200218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T212153Z
UID:2112-1578830400-1578841200@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Scion Exchange 2020
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Scion Exchange in January is the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay area’s major exchange of dormant propagable fruit material.  At this event\, run by the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers\, we distribute scionwood of hundreds of varieties apple\, pear\, plum\, peach\, apricot\, and other species.   We also typically have as rootable cuttings of fig\, pomegranate\, grape\, and other\, as well as various exotic cuttings\, seed\, and seedlings that are seasonally appropriate for propagation.  If you’re new to propagating fruit\, we also offer tutorials at this event on how to graft trees. \nFree admission for MBCRFG members\, 11am entry for volunteering members.  12pm entry / $5 admission for non-members.  Parking fees apply. \nJoin the club at http://mbcrfg.org/join \nFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/973069006400168/
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/scion-exchange-2020/
LOCATION:Cabrillo College Horticultural Department\, Sanders Ave\, Aptos\, CA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20191009T175724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T165806Z
UID:1814-1576281600-1576367999@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Winter Party 2019
DESCRIPTION:A fun\, fruitful year in review for the community.  Potluck\, harvest table\, garden reportbacks and slideshow\, chapter business and elections.  Join MBCRFG for more info on mailing list.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/winter-party-2019/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191103
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20190930T192438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T192515Z
UID:1795-1572652800-1572739199@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Pomegranate and Persimmon Tasting (Davis)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by National Clonal Germplasm Repository – Tree Fruit & Nut Crops & Grapes: UC Davis\nat Wolfskill Experimental Orchard in Winters\, California. \nOpening remarks from lead researcher John Preece\, and field specialists Jeff Moersfelder (pomegranates) and Jenny Smith (persimmons) on the varieties offered to taste. This event begins promptly\, so don’t be late! \nOpen to CRFG members\, please see mailing list for details.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/pomegranate-and-persimmon-tasting-2019/
LOCATION:Wolfskill Orchard Experimental Station
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191020
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20190722T231211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T004105Z
UID:1688-1571443200-1571529599@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Apple Tasting at Wilder Ranch 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our legendary annual apple tasting\, featuring 70+ varieties of rare and heirloom apples\, from the mundane to the sublime\, flesh crisp white\, honey gold\, and ruby pink\, with flavors from applesauce to pineapple to anise to banana.  Taste from many of the varieties whose cuttings will join the CRFG scion exchange circuit in the winter. \n$5 per individual\, discounts for couples and families\, benefiting the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers. \nMore info at: http://mbcrfg.org/\nFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3624815277544574/ \nThis event is hosted as a part of Wilder Ranch State Park’s fall Heritage Harvest Festival\, a perennially fun event described thusly: \nHeritage Harvest Festival\nCelebrate! The harvest is in! See tractor\, draft horse\, and living history demonstrations\, listen to music\, make crafts\, and participate in harvest-time activities. This event is appropriate for all ages.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/apple-tasting-2019/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190825
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20190822T200315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T200325Z
UID:1734-1566604800-1566691199@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Fig and Grape Tasting at Wolfskill
DESCRIPTION:Fig and grape tasting at Wolfskill Experimental Orchards.  Wolfskill is a UCD/UCANR and USDA-ARS research station/germplasm respository responsible for much important fruit research and many cultivar releases.  This is a great opportunity to see an important site for California fruit culture\, and to taste a broad variety of expertly grown figs and grapes. \nFurther details and carpool organization on our mailing list.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/fig-and-grape-tasting-at-wolfskill-2019/
LOCATION:Wolfskill Orchard Experimental Station
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190819
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20190713T174542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T174622Z
UID:1662-1565913600-1566172799@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Festival of Fruit 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Foothill Chapter of California Rare Fruit Growers invites you to join us for the Festival of Fruit for 2019! \nDo you grow fruit? Do you enjoy eating fruit? \nThe California Rare Fruit Growers Festival of Fruit 2019 is a 3-day celebration of fruit with fruit-growing talks\, workshops\, garden and nursery tours\, fruit and plant vendor booths\, tastings\, and more. \nVisit the Festival website at http://festivaloffruit.org/ for a full schedule of events\, and registration information.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/festival-of-fruit-2019/
LOCATION:Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden\,  301 N. Baldwin Ave.\, Arcadia CA 91007\, 301 N. Baldwin Ave.\, Arcadia CA\, CA\, 91007\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20190703T202635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T202828Z
UID:1638-1563105600-1563120000@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Birdsong Orchards Tour and Summer Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Orchard Tour: Most folks are astounded to see what new farmers Nadine and Jason have established in their first six years at Birdsong Orchards\, with 5+ acres of organic mixed fruit orchards and cutting flowers–including many dozens of varieties of pomes\, stonefruit\, figs\, citrus\, persimmons\, berries\, and more.  And goats and llamas and dogs and cats and hens.  Come see what small scale organic orcharding on the Monterey Bay is all about\, and taste a sampling of the ripeness that Birdsong has to offer in mid-July.   Mmm… peaches.\nSummer Plant Exchange:  Bring seed\, seedlings\, rooted plants\, rootable cuttings\, and green budwood and scions to share and trade with our community.\nJuly harvest table\nPotluck\n\nThis is a member event: complete details on will be available on our mailing list\, or contact us.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/orchard-tour-summer-exchange-2019/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20181213T074959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T202108Z
UID:874-1560609000-1560618000@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Meeting: Propagation Party
DESCRIPTION:Propagate rare fruit plants for our chapter’s Summer exchange\, bring your June harvests to our harvest table display\, and discuss seasonal orchard concerns in the Grange demo orchard. \nThis is a member event–full details on will be available on our mailing list\, or contact us.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/june-propagation-party-2019/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20190314T013923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T224858Z
UID:1337-1557858600-1557867600@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Meeting: Citrus/Avocado Propagation Demo & Chapter Business
DESCRIPTION:Citrus and avocado grafting/propagation demos\, followed by chapter organizing meeting. \nThis is a member event; see mailing list for full details\, or contact us.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/meeting-may-2019/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20181213T073905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T235045Z
UID:866-1553346000-1553356800@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Citrus Tasting and Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Citrus Tasting 2019. Come explore the diversity of Citrus\, and sample of dozens of deep-season varieties selected from Gene Lester’s legendary Santa Cruz Co. grown collection of 250+ rare cultivars.  Discuss techniques for success in Monterey Bay citrus growing\, and burgeoning threats to citrus culture. Update: Photos of 62 varieties of citrus that we tasted are now online.\nBuild community in fruit.  Get to know your fellow local fruit growers\, share your garden projects and experiments for the season\, and help build and direct our thriving network of experienced and novice local fruit growers.\nMini member exchange. Share the abundance! Scionwood\, cuttings\, seed\, seedlings\, and rooted plants of all sorts welcomed at our exchange table.  (Unfortunately\, though\, citrus propagation material must be excluded due to quarantine restrictions.)  Feel free to respond to the list with anything you might be particularly looking for\, which someone may be able to bring along.\nHarvest show and tell!  Bring any seasonal fruit samples you’d like to share.  We’d love to see and taste your own citrus\, your white sapotes\, your avocados\, your straggler Psidums\, your aseasonal berries\, etc.  What are we are we harvesting in late March 2019?\n\nThis is a member event\, with more details on our member mailing list.  Please join CRFG to get more involved in your local fruit community!
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/citrus-tasting-03-23-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20181213T073946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T001232Z
UID:868-1550926800-1550937600@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Fruit Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Freddy Menge\, a highly skilled and knowledgeable orchardist and local CRFG member\, will lead a workshop where you will practice using a grafting knife\, then proceed to graft a scion of your choice onto an apple or pear rootstock which you can take home. \nVarious grafting techniques will be discussed\, and other nuances of grafting.  Attendees will leave with hands-on experience in cleft grafting. \nVolunteers from CRFG will help you hone your cutting skills\, and review your grafted tree to help ensure your success. \nExcellent varieties of scions (tree cuttings) will be available for your selection. \nYou will learn how to pot up your newly grafted rootstock\, and you will leave with a potted tree of your own\, as well as increased confidence in your grafting skills. \nBring a hand pruner and grafting knife if you have one:  https://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/products.php?mi=18101&itemnum=81251&redir=Y \nUsed grafting knives are available for loan during the event.  New grafting knives will be available for purchase. \nExtra bare root rootstock may be available for purchase at the end of the event. \nThis event is free to Monterey Bay CRFG members & Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange members\, and will cost $25 for the public.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/grafting-workshop-feb-2019/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20190201T043049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T182211Z
UID:1195-1550322000-1550332800@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Pruning Workshop at Grange Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come learn and practice the fundamentals of winter fruit pruning\, as we maintain the orchard at the Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange.  This is a hands-on workshop: bring your cleaned and sharpened pruning shears\, loppers\, and pruning saws.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/pruning-workshop-at-grange-orchard/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190130
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20181229T014910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T193027Z
UID:996-1548720000-1548806399@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:MBCRFG Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting details announced via email.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/mbcrfg-member-meeting-jan-29-2019/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T044223
CREATED:20181118T062938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181229T024728Z
UID:640-1547380800-1547391600@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Scion Exchange 2019
DESCRIPTION:The winter Scion Exchange is our major exchange of dormant propagable fruit material\, including hundreds of varieties.  Read more info on our scion exchange.  Share the Facebook event for this exchange.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/scion-exchange-2019/
LOCATION:Cabrillo College Horticultural Department\, Sanders Ave\, Aptos\, CA\, United States
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