Seaside urban harvest.
Seaside Urban HarvestWe are Fruit Connection! Our goal is to set the foundation for an urban harvest fruit share program in the City of Seaside, CA to promote community involvement with the harvest and care of urban fruit trees. We are aiming for current and future tree owners to have a healthy harvest and encourage sustainable practice of unused fruit and promoting healthy eating habits.
This is a CSU Monterey Bay capstone project with the city of Seaside. Our group is researching to see if there is a possibility of setting up an urban harvest fruit share in the city after a resident brought up the idea at a Seaside Environmental Committee meeting. Urban Harvests are becoming increasingly popular in cities and other urban settings and can range from neighbors sharing harvests with one another to more invested programs that collect excess harvest to share with local nonprofits.
For this project we are gathering data through surveys to see if Seaside residents would like a program where they can reduce waste by sharing their excess fruit with the public. We are researching species of trees currently in Seaside, the abundance of harvest, public opinion, and sustainable practices that can be incorporated if this project were to go through. |
Hubel, 2018
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As a sandy beach town with a variety of micro-climates, it may seem a bit daunting to pick a fruit tree. Luckily, we've provided a list of trees that can grow in this area. Check out our Trees tab for more information and a wider selection!
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LemonCitrus trees including orange and lemon grow very well in California's climate and can grow in a variety of different soil types.
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Pineapple GuavaThis evergreen tree is often used as an ornamental tree, but the tart fruit ripens in the fall and is perfect for cooking.
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AvocadoA very popular fruit with numerous health benefits that grows exceptionally well in California's climate.
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LoquatNative to China, this warm weather-loving fruit is commonly grown in California and grows well along the coast.
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