RipeLocal · Backyard fruit, shared

Too much fruit on your tree? Someone nearby would love to pick it.

RipeLocal connects homeowners who have unwanted backyard fruit with local people who want to pick it, from listing a tree to scheduling the pickup.

  • Map search by season
  • Real-time chat
  • Installable as a PWA

How it works

From branch to basket in four steps

  1. List your treeHomeowners create a produce listing with a geocoded address.
  2. Find and requestPickers browse an interactive map and send a pick request.
  3. Chat and scheduleAccept or reject requests, chat in real time and schedule a pickup.
  4. Pick and reviewLeave a review after the pickup to build community trust.

Features

Made for neighbors

Listings & map search

Browse listings on an interactive map and filter by type, availability and season.

Seasonal browsing

Discover what's in season right now.

Real-time messaging

Chat between homeowners and pickers.

Reviews & ratings

Reviews after completed pickups, plus public profiles.

Save & track

Save favorite listings and set location-based alerts for new produce nearby.

Optional payments

Stripe integration for optional compensation.

Also includes an impact counter on the homepage, an admin dashboard for users, listings and reports, and support for installing as a progressive web app.

Who it's for

Homeowners and pickers

Homeowners

Have a backyard tree with more fruit than you can use? List it and let local people come pick it.

Pickers

Want fresh, local fruit? Find trees near you, request a pick and set up a time.

Windward Logic · Free proof of concept

Have a community idea of your own?

RipeLocal is a Windward Logic product. Tell us what you want to build, and we will make it a working proof of concept for free. You only pay if you want it in production.