Heirloom Apples - crab apples tanoak The increased frequency and intesity

The increased frequency and intesity of wildfires

They disperse the seeds of native plants such as lupines (here - Lupinus nanus) and the acorns of Blue Oaks (Quercus douglasii)

Although California Ground Squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi) are often considered pests

They also consume invasive plants like Erodium cicutarium

Apple varieties include: Mutsu

Heirloom Apples - crab apples tanoak The increased frequency and intesityIn agricultural communities all over the world, small scale farmers are keeping the diversity of cultivated fruits and vegetables alive in their fields and orchards. The Pajaro Valley has a rich agricultural history that includes apples. This variety is just one of the many diverse varieties tucked away in unassuming orchards all over the region. Original watercolor on 100% cotton rough finish watercolor paper. Framed in a simple grey barn wood frame