From Fruit to Nuts

Transition Town Manchester Embarks on Hazelnut Tree Planting Project

Following last year’s successful Fruit Tree Planting Project, Transition Town Manchester is pleased to announce its' plan to sell and plant hazelnut bushes this spring.

The mission of TTM is to engage the community to reduce dependency on oil, promote sustainable living and revitalize our local economy. TTM volunteers will again be selling 350 plants to bring attention to the fact that in order to maintain the earth’s current climate, it is vital to reduce the carbon content to 350 parts per million of CO2 in the atmosphere. Growing local food helps us move toward this goal.

Hazelnut trees are known for their extreme hardiness and size and quality of nut yield. They grow as a tall shrub (8 to12 ft.), and make a wonderful edible hedge. The nut clusters in their fringed husks are very ornamental, and in the fall the leaves turn a striking mixture of red, yellow, orange and green.

TTM will be taking orders and coordinating the planting for late April. The price for the bushes will be $15 each with a minimum order of two for cross-pollination. Volunteers will dig holes and plant the bushes for an additional $10 each. For more information on the Hazelnut Tree Planting Project email hazelnuts@transitiontownmanchester.org. Order now, as they will sell fast!

Download the order form here. Thank you!