Plum Season

Volunteers are needed to help glean area plums this time of year. Mild winters, minimal rainfall during the growing season and low humidity conditions create productive crops. Oregon is a top grower of plums, second only to California in production in the United...

Neighbor, Can You Spare a Plum?

By KIM SEVERSON Published: June 10, 2009 The underground fruit economy is growing, based on two principles: one, it’s a shame to let fruit go to waste. And two, neighborhood fruit tastes best when it’s free. Read more…