The First Annual Fruity Nutty Affair. Join the Victory Garden Initiative as we launch Milwaukee’s Urban Food Forest on November 6th, from 6:30-10:30 pm. The evening will begin with foods containing locally grown hazelnuts, locally brewed hard cider, beers and wines, and guest appearances from some truly Fruity Nutty characters. At 8pm we will hold a panel discussion about the importance of perennial food crops, especially hazelnuts, in our urban food shed. We will hear local decision- makers discuss urban agriculture in the Milwaukee. Then join us outside, at Riverside Park, as we plant a ceremonial Hazelnut tree. Tickets are $50. All proceeds support the planting of Milwaukee’s Urban Food Forest. Cocktail attire.
Dont Forget! We taking orders for hazel nuts again! WHY? We want Milwaukee to have a more secure food system. If everyone sells a few hazel nuts we can really grow Milwaukee’s food forest quickly. can you sell 2? 6? 30? Any number will help us build a stronger Milwaukee. Please help out! If the girl scouts can do it, we can do it! Just reply to me for an order form or go to our online store.
Or just place your order now. You can purchase, reserve, or sponsor.
Why plant Food Forests?
● Growing food in our yards and urban environment gives us power over what we eat and how we spend our food dollars.
● Established fruit and nut trees (and shrubs and vines) produce more food while requiring less work and space then our veggie gardens do.
● Nuts offer important fats, proteins and calories that our vegetable gardens can not provide.
● Trees have positive environmental impact: cooling our city in the summer, slowing our water in heavy rain events so flooding is minimized, and absorbing carbon to help slow global climate change.
Hazelnuts as food:
● Rich source of proteins, vitamins, and antioxidants
● Great source of mono and polyunsaturated fats
● Low in saturated fats
● May even reduce risks to heart disease
Growing Hazelnuts:
● Hazelnut shrubs are roughly the size of a lilac bush making them a great choice for urban settings.
● A Hazel can start producing nuts in 4 to 5 years.
● Native to Wisconsin, they require little maintenance/care.
● Their root system improves surrounding soil.
Considerations when planting Hazelnut Trees:
● Hazelnuts are wind pollinated , so it is recommended they are planted in pairs, however they can be a ways away from each other, even in a neighbors yard or park.
● For the best nut production, full sun is recommended, however they will grow in the shade.
● Reaching 8’ -12’ feet in height, a 5’ foot spacing is advised, they can also be cut down or “coppiced” every ten years
Pickup – November 6th at the Urban Ecology Center (1500 E. Park Place Milwaukee, WI 53211).
*Ship date is based on when the trees are dormant. You will be notified via email, and date will be posted on website.
Prices:
● Two hazelnut trees for $15.00
● Three hazelnut trees for $20.00
● Five hazelnut trees for $50.00
for nonprofits/community gardens and large orders talk to us about paying cost.
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