Here at Urban Orchards, we are not just passionate about providing communities with fresh, locally grown produce, we are also aware of the importance to the planet of bringing fresh food local again.  One-third of our planet’s food is wasted. This is 1.3 billion tonnes of perfectly good food that is never eaten. This isn’t

For the time of the year when lemons are growing prolifically. If you have a tree and don’t know what to do with all those lemons, or buy some cheap from your neighbors through Urban Orchards, this is a great way to use them. This was one of my favorite slices growing up, with a

After eating or juicing your beautiful citrus fruit, you are left with a few options for the peels. You can zest them, compost them or CANDY THEM!!!! This is a simple process that turns all your citrus scraps into a great condiment (or a sneakily healthy treat). These can be used in baking, salads, as

Have you ever thought it’s odd that you can buy pineapples year-round off the supermarket shelves but can never grow them locally? A huge amount of emissions, science and waste is behind the process that allows you ease and access to ‘fresh’ produce off the supermarket shelves year-round.  This blog will discuss the benefits and

Spring has officially sprung! With the new season and the warmer months rolling in now is a perfect time to start sowing your seeds, ready for your Summer harvest! We know it can be difficult for some of us to get back into the swing of things and know what to plant in the early