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Lauram
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Moneta
VA
USA
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 Posted - Jan 22 2006 : 4:42:19 PM
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I'm looking to buy some fruit trees for an orchard. We won't be planting till fall, but I'm researching the fruit types and prices. Any websites of nurseries? |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Jan 22 2006 : 5:44:00 PM
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Try Stark Brothers. They've been around since 1816, and have been exemplary about every last thing we've ever gotten from them. www.StarkBros.com
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2006 : 8:19:00 PM
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I have bought trees from a few different places, but my personal opinion is that Miller Nurseries in New York has trees that have a great root system and they get off to a super start. Their website is: www.millernurseries.com I had about 40 apple trees once upon a time....it was alot of work, but there isn't anything better than homegrown fruit and veggies. And homemade apple cider is out of this world, and homemade applesauce, and apple leather, and apple pies, and and and. I now have some young trees that are just starting to produce. Putting a small amount of wood ashes in the hole when planting will help get your trees off to a good start. Good luck with your orchard.
"...a merry heart is a good medicine, it has the power to cure." |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2006 : 9:22:04 PM
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I was thinking Stark too. I tend to buy most of my trees locally, though, since the little nursery here in our town carries only things that do well here and are so helpful. I plan to plant cherry trees and another apricot this year for sure..maybe more apples too.
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Lauram
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Moneta
VA
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2006 : 04:54:35 AM
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| Thank you for the links. There is so much to choose from. What are your favorite apples and other fruit trees? I'm doing research since it is such a big investment when you are planting so many trees. We aren't planting the orchard till fall, but with moving in the house this summer I need to be prepared with all the information so I can just order. Next spring we will plant blueberries, strawberries, elderberries, gooseberries, etc . . . (going to try and make MJ's elderberry syrup recipe from her book.) |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2006 : 06:29:27 AM
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I wonder if elderberries would grow here?? zone 4..center of Utah. I am going to for sure try black berries this year.
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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crazymoose
Farmgirl in Training
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Caryn
Auburn
WA
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Posted - Jan 23 2006 : 1:14:08 PM
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St. Lawrence Nurseries in New York grow especially for Northern climates. They are at zone 3. There at http://www.sln.potsdam.ny.us/ They are fruit and nut trees and berries. Lots and Lots of Apple varieties (7 pages)(I have their catalog) If it doesn't survive their trials and winters then they don't sell it.
Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. Louisa May Alcott |
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Lauram
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Moneta
VA
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2006 : 1:23:18 PM
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| Thanks! I will check out their company too. Today I did by seven apple trees - - five from Johnson Nursery and two others from Stark Brothers. I bought this cool tree called Cinnamon Spice Apple. Guess I better get my soil sample off to the extension office! |
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