Western Cascade Fruit Society- Tahoma Chapter

Western Cascade Fruit Society- Tahoma Chapter The primary objective of the Western Cascade Fruit Society- Tahoma Chapter is to bring together new and experienced fruit growers.

05/25/2026

Western Cascade Fruit Society- Tahoma Chapter June 4, 2026 Meeting

SUBJECT: Nuts about Nuts!

When: June 4th Doors open at 6:30 PM. Meeting begins at 7:00 PM
Where: Collins Grange #893, 3404 120th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Dear Nut Lovers-

For our June 4th meeting, we will be exploring the ins and outs of growing nuts in the Pacific NW. We all know English Walnuts and Filberts grow here. But, did you know you can grow ALMONDS? Also, The Tschidas have two trees that bear the edible variety of chestnut. The subject of Black Walnuts, Oaks and acorns may also come up.

Bring your personal experiences with growing nuts if you've tried them. In general, bring seeds, seedlings and fruit to share. Potluck dishes are welcome, especially ones with nuts!

Very Best Regards Always,

Helen J. Wilson- Western Cascade Fruit Society Tahoma Chapter President
(253)331-8528
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SUBJECT: May 7, 2026 Western Cascade Fruit Society- Tahoma Chapter MeetingAs usual our monthly meeting will take place ...
05/06/2026

SUBJECT: May 7, 2026 Western Cascade Fruit Society- Tahoma Chapter Meeting

As usual our monthly meeting will take place at the Collins Grange #893, 3404 120th St. East, Tacoma, WA 98446… from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

Subject: Curcurb-it or Squash it!

All Dear Pumpkins, we will convene at the Collins Grange to learn more about cucurbits (AKA gourds… which includes pumpkins and squash, as well as zucchini, cucumbers, melons, etc.)

We will mostly be discussing pumpkins and squash.

Hint- Hubbard Squash is large and sweet, but bring your axe! Note photo of Robert Sweet hard at work. 🎃

Helen Wilson- Western Cascade Fruit Society- Tahoma Chapter President

Subject: WCFS Tahoma Chapter Upcoming Meeting April 2, 2026At: Collins Grange #893, 3404 120th St. E., Tacoma, WA 9844...
03/29/2026

Subject: WCFS Tahoma Chapter Upcoming Meeting April 2, 2026

At: Collins Grange #893, 3404 120th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446

The meeting is scheduled to start at 7:00pm

Dear Members & Friends-

In March, we had another interesting and enjoyable meeting at the Collins Grange. Despite the building’s furnace not functioning, we warmed ourselves with visions of growing sub-tropicals such as figs, quince, persimmon, prickly pear cactus and Jujube. We also considered the cultivation of Loquat and olive, but it’s still too cool in Western Washington for those to bear fruit.

There were starts available for desert king fig and himrod grape. We had quince jelly and quince paste (membrillo) with cheese and
crackers, giving us an idea of the different uses of quince.

Robert Sweet brought a whole flat of fat soft-neck garlic and some kiwi to share. As always, the best part of the meeting came after the
presentation, when members new and long-time mingled and shared their questions and expertise.

For our April 2nd 2026 meeting, we will have speakers Darby Kruger and Brad
Cooper from the Vashon Island Fruit Club. They will share their expertise in conducting a successful cider squeeze. Also, we will
have a photographic tour of Tschida Farm, where Marcia and Bob Tschida have graciously offered to host the WCFS Tahoma Cider Squeeze in October. Aside from being fun, this event, (right after a
cider-making workshop in September) promises to be a great way to interest potential new members.

Very Best Wishes Always,

Western Cascade Fruit Society
Tahoma Chapter
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03/02/2026

Western Cascade Fruit Society - Jan/Feb Minutes & March 5, 2026 Meeting Agenda

Hi All-

We had great presentations in January and February 2026! In January Robert Sweet and Helen Wilson (me) concentrated on winter care of grapes, raspberries and strawberries. In February we went over strategies for pest control for the coming year. We began with the current month and tapped into the wisdom of the group so we could each make our personal calendar of monthly tactics to try.

Mark Brose had wood to make starts for Interlaken grapes, Mulberry, Elderberry, Red Currant and Brown Turkey Figs.

As always, there were interesting snacks!

Please find attached the minutes for January and February, (for approval) as well as the agenda for March 5th.

I was really pumped about pruning grapes.

Hope to see you all this Thursday March 5, 2026 at The Collins Grange #893, 3404 120th St. East, Tacoma, WA 98446. Meeting starting at 7:00pm.

Helen Wilson- WCFS Tahoma Chapter President
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January 8, 2026

6:30​Doors Open-Setup ​​

7:00​Call to Order

​Introductions: Guests and New Members
• Everyone sign in

​Approval of December 4th Minutes
​
​Reports
​ Treasurers Report:
​ Membership Dues for 2026 due Jan 1

​Old Business:
• Perpetual Calendar: January
• Chapter Hats​
• Survey

​New Business
• 2026 officer nominations
• Outreach events for 2026
• Parent Chapter Survey

​Presentation: Winter Care for Small Fruits & Berries
​​Robert Sweet, Helen J. Wilson
​​
​Meeting Adjourned
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WCFS Tahoma Minutes
February 5th, 2026

6:30​Doors Open-Setup ​​

7:00​Call to Order

​Introductions: Guests and New Members
• Everyone sign in

​Approval of January 8, 2026 Minutes - Tabled
​
​Reports - Tabled
​ Treasurers Report:
​ Membership Dues for 2026 due Jan 1

​Old Business: - Tabled
• Perpetual Calendar: January
• Chapter Hats​
• Survey

​New Business-Tabled
• 2026 officer nominations
• Outreach events for 2026
• Parent Chapter Survey

​Presentation: Developing Your Pest Control Strategy for the
​​Coming Growing Season

Please email [email protected] for slides and citations

​Meeting Adjourned: 8:30 PM
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WCFS Tahoma Agenda
March 5, 2026

6:30​Doors Open-Setup
​​
7:00​Call to Order

​Introductions: Guests and New Members
• Everyone sign in

​Approval of January 8 & February 5 Minutes
​ Please email [email protected] for slides and citations
​
​Reports
​ Treasurers Report:
​ Membership Dues for 2026 due Jan 1

​Old Business:
• Perpetual Calendar: March
• Chapter Hats​
• Survey

​New Business
• 2026 officer nominations
• Outreach events for 2026
• Parent Chapter Survey

​Presentation: Head for the Med: Warm Climate Fruit
​ Pete Pietrowski, Robert Sweet, Helen J. Wilson, Bill Horn &
​ Membership in general.
​
​Meeting Adjourned:
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03/02/2026

Western Cascade Fruit Society - Jan/Feb Minutes & March 5, 2026 Meeting Agenda

Hi All:

We had great presentations in January and February! In January Robert Sweet and Helen Wilson (me) concentrated on winter care of grapes, raspberries and strawberries. In February we went over strategies for pest control for the coming year. We began with the current month and tapped into the wisdom of the group so we could each make our personal calendar of monthly tactics to try.

Mark Brose had wood to make starts for Interlaken grapes, Mulberry, Elderberry, Red Currant and Brown Turkey Figs

As always, there were interesting snacks!

Please find attached the minutes for January and February, (for approval) as well as the agenda for March 5th.

I was really pumped about pruning grapes.

WCFS- Tahoma Chapter… Looking Forward To See you Thursday starting at 7:00pm at The Collins Grange #893, 3404 120th St. East, Tacoma, WA 98446

Helen Wilson
WCFS- Tahoma Chapter President
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WCFS Tahoma Minutes
January 8, 2026

6:30​Doors Open-Setup ​​

7:00​Call to Order

​Introductions: Guests and New Members
• Everyone sign in

​Approval of December 4th Minutes
​
​Reports
​ Treasurers Report:
​ Membership Dues for 2026 due Jan 1

​Old Business:
• Perpetual Calendar: January
• Chapter Hats​
• Survey

​New Business
• 2026 officer nominations
• Outreach events for 2026
• Parent Chapter Survey

​Presentation: Winter Care for Small Fruits & Berries
​​Robert Sweet, Helen J. Wilson
​
​Meeting Adjourned:
******** ******** ******** ********

WCFS Tahoma Minutes
February 5th, 2026

6:30​Doors Open-Setup ​​

7:00​Call to Order

​Introductions: Guests and New Members
• Everyone sign in

​Approval of January 8, 2026 Minutes - Tabled
​
​Reports - Tabled
​ Treasurers Report:
​ Membership Dues for 2026 due Jan 1

​Old Business: - Tabled
• Perpetual Calendar: January
• Chapter Hats​
• Survey

​New Business-Tabled
• 2026 officer nominations
• Outreach events for 2026
• Parent Chapter Survey

​Presentation: Developing Your Pest Control Strategy for the
​​Coming Growing Season

Please email [email protected] for slides and citations

​Meeting Adjourned: 8:30 PM
******** ******** ******** ********

WCFS Tahoma Agenda
March 5, 2026

6:30​Doors Open-Setup
​​
7:00​Call to Order

​Introductions: Guests and New Members
• Everyone sign in

​Approval of January 8 & February 5 Minutes
​ Please email [email protected] for slides and citations
​
​Reports
​ Treasurers Report:
​ Membership Dues for 2026 due Jan 1

​Old Business:
• Perpetual Calendar: March
• Chapter Hats​
• Survey

​New Business
• 2026 officer nominations
• Outreach events for 2026
• Parent Chapter Survey

​Presentation: Head for the Med: Warm Climate Fruit
​ Pete Pietrowski, Robert Sweet, Helen J. Wilson, Bill Horn &
​ Membership in general.
​​
​Meeting Adjourned:
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02/02/2026

February 5, 2026 WCFS- Tahoma Chapter Monthly Meeting

“Battle Strategy for Perplexing Pests, Frustrating Fungus, and Annoying Animals”

Greetings Fruit Warriors!

For the February 5, 2026 meeting, we will help you make a plan to combat fruit pests and diseases in the coming growing season.

A panel of distinguished and knowledgeable experts (Bill Horn, Robert Sweet and Mark Brose) will help us develop our battle strategy. Bring a notebook, a computer. or whatever you like to use for record keeping. Master Gardeners can count this presentation for 1.5 hours of CE.

Where: Collins Grange #893, 3404 120th St. East, Tacoma, WA 98446.
When: Meeting begins @ 6:30 PM, February 5th, 2026.
Bring: Treats…extra harvest seeds… starts to share.

Many Thanks Everyone,

Helen Wilson WCFS- Tahoma Chapter President
Phone: (253)331-8528
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Thank you Robert Sweet and Helen Wilson for your presentation on “Winter Care For Small Fruits & Berries” at our Western...
01/09/2026

Thank you Robert Sweet and Helen Wilson for your presentation on “Winter Care For Small Fruits & Berries” at our Western Cascade Fruit Society- Tahoma Chapter January 8th, 2026 monthly meeting. Nice job!

01/05/2026

January Meeting Coming Up!
“Grapes, Strawberries and Raspberries”

Greetings to all, and best wishes for a happy New Year! It was decided at the December meeting to have the January meeting on the second Thursday (January 8, 2026) of the month, as the first was a holiday.

It might be winter, but as you know, there's lots to discuss and do for the upcoming growing season. As always, we'll be answering questions about growing fruit in our cool, damp mid-latitude marine climate. Specifically, Robert Sweet and Helen Wilson (me) will be discussing the ins and outs of small fruit care. Robert will bring samples of grape wood to help our viticulturists with pruning questions. I will be talking about raspberries and growing strawberries in containers.

Bring your questions, plant starts, treats to share if you've got them.

See you at 7:00 PM on January 8th 2026, at Collins Grange #893, 3404 120th Street East , Tacoma, WA 98446.

Helen Wilson- WCFS Tahoma Chapter President

Thank you Mark Broze and Robert Sweet for your excellent presentation on “Containerized Citrus Trees” at our Western Cas...
11/07/2025

Thank you Mark Broze and Robert Sweet for your excellent presentation on “Containerized Citrus Trees” at our Western Cascade Fruit Society- Tahoma Chapter Thursday evening (November 6, 2025) meeting.

11/02/2025

WESTERN CASCADE FRUIT SOCIETY (WCFS)- TAHOMA CHAPTER… November 6, 2025 7:00pm Meeting

Hello Everyone- We are getting things in order ahead of our next WCFS- Tahoma Chapter meeting. We would like to invite our Western Cascade Fruit Society members (and those guests who are interested) to attend our November 6, 2025 meeting at the Collins Grange #893, 3404 120th St. East, Tacoma, WA 98446. Our meeting is from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Guests to our meeting, upon entering, please check in with WCFS- Tahoma Chapter Officer Mr. William (Bill) Horn.

Thank You So Much,

Helen Wilson
WCFS- Tahoma Chapter President

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3404 120th Street East
Tacoma, WA
98446

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