Grower Links and Resources

Here are some worthy web connections that will help community orchardists to grow the good fruit. Apple enthusiasts will love the lore on some of these sites. You can seemingly roam forever by following the additional links to be found in this virtual orchard.

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Tree Suppliers

Bioregional Nurseries Peruse this extensive listing for all sorts of fruit trees FIRST! Scionwood and smaller bundles of rootstock are often available from our earth savvy growers as well.

Fedco Trees, ME No one puts out a better tree catalog than my friends in Maine. Heirloom and cider apples on Antonovka rootstock, along with modern cultivars on clonal stock. I love how this cooperative effort enables small farmers to make a living working with trees. The vintage artwork coupled with intriguing tree lore throughout the catalog adds to the fun.

Saint Lawrence Nurseries, NY Tree people in the know seek out this nursery for northern hardy varieties on seedling rootstock. Check out the wide array of edible landscape plants and nuts as well, all organically-grown and fungally blessed.

Trees of Antiquity, CA Folks desiring to plant organically-grown fruit trees need to know about this nursery. The varietal selection at Trees of Antiquity is off the charts. Apples are on MM.111 rootstock, a personal favorite.

Organic resources

North Country Organics, VT My holistic path has been bound to the soil insights shared by Paul Sachs at North Country Organics. Check out this earth-friendly supplier of organic fertilizer and more throughout the Northeast. Soluble seaweed extract in bulk (20kg) is a winning proposition for community orchardists.

Seven Springs Farm, VA Looking for innovative organic products all in one place? Seven Springs Farm will have it, competitively priced, with friendly delivery options. Consider use of Grandevo as part of an integrated curculio plan. Plug into a full array of foliar formulations. Save big on a pallet order of soil amendments.

Fungal support

Bio Organics, PA Mycorrhizal fungi launch many health connections in the orchard. A diverse range of endo species is essential. BioOrganics' root dip inoculum makes this fun.

NeemResource.com, MN Our go-to source for unadulterated pure 100% neem oil and karanja oil in North America is Ahimsa Organics. Whole plant medicine rocks!

Organic Gem, MA Cold-processed fish hydrolysate contains enzymes, hormones, and vital fats for plants and microbes. OG's distribution network keeps shipping costs reasonable.

Mineralization and foliar uptake

Rock Dust Local, VT Remineralize your orchard and farm! Volcanic rock, bulk gypsum, ocean calcium, bio-char and more. I make use of soluble basalt in holistic sprays to provide a haven for arboreal microbes. The bonus comes in upping available silica while enhancing paramagnetic energies around the trees.

Ecosystem connections

Tree Stewards These arborists and landscape companies will tend to your trees with the health of the ecosystem in mind.

Orchard equipment

Earth Tools, KY Joel Dufour at Earth Tools has long been the man to ask about small farm equipment. Working with top-notch implements for two-wheel tractors is a blast. And when it comes to service, even from afar, you'll quickly get what you need to be back doing what needs to be done.

Plantra, MN Looking for mesh vole guards or effective bird netting? How about a tree growing tube that gets beyond deer browse? The Plantra team offers a full array of intelligent options.

Scythe Supply, ME Swinging a sharp scythe into lush orchard grass is righteous work. Swish. Working with a euro-style tool from Scythe Supply is what makes this happy. Swish.

Advisory services

Crop Services International What's fun about working with Dane Terrill in Michigan is knowing that his recommendations spring from a biological perspective. A crop advisor who integrates soil and sap analysis into a practical fertility plan without trying to sell you every product under the sun, well, that's the guy to trust.

Orchard Mentors Network advisors can help steer your orcharding efforts in a healthy direction.

Big Ag distributors

Regional grower’s guides and pest identification

Insect monitoring and pollination

Cider connections

Healthy Ciders The cider revolution is well underway! Lift a glass with these farm-based cideries.

Varietal showcase

Community Orchards Taste many amazing varieties at the orchards of these holistic growers

Fruit Literature

Holistic Orcharding Bookshelf Upright knowledge for all fruit growers seeking to grasp healthy tree dynamics.