Open Harvest
Our food forest thrives through volunteer care and offers open harvest to everyone who stops by to enjoy.
An open harvest site allows anyone to forage freely.
Take only what you need, leave some for others.
Open harvest helps eliminate food waste and prevents fallen fruit that could attract pests.
What's In Season
Check out what will be ready to harvest at the FFAB by season.
We use the "Stop Light" system to indicate if plants are ready to harvest. RED means it needs more time; GREEN means it's ready!
Spring
Perennial greens such at nettles, early herbs (oregano, rosemary, thyme, chives.
Rhubarb, haskap
Check out the blossoms on the fruit trees!
Summer
Cherry, early apple, plum, fig, mulberry
Strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, currant, grape
Fall
Apple, pear, nut
Fig, elderberry
Winter
Winter is a time for rest and rejuvenation. It is the season for focusing on soil health, pruning, and planning.
Connect
Join us in growing food and get rooted in community.
Support
ffab@mltcf.org
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The Food Forest at Ballinger is maintained by volunteers and managed by the Mountlake Terrace Community Foundation, a 501c[3] tax-exempt organization, with support from the City of Mountlake Terrace.