Find the largest selection of edible plants for your urban garden! Choose between local vs online nurseries, selling grafted fruit trees, berry bushes, fruiting vines and edible ground covers.

► QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS VIDEO:

What are the pros and cons of growing plants from seed vs cuttings? How long does it take a fruit seedling to mature compared to a grafted clone? How does grafting work? What are the advantages of local nurseries? How are online trees packaged and shipped? What's the difference between potted vs bare root plants? What's a good resource to help with edible landscaping design or backyard orchard care?


► RELIABLE GENETICS THAT SAVE TIME:

Can't you just plant a seed from an apple or pear to start your own fruit tree? Well, you sure can! Seedling grown trees have the most natural, undisturbed root systems. But this process does have some drawbacks. Firstly, it may take several additional years before you ever get to experience any fruit from that seedling. And once it DOES mature, it might produce fruit that is not as good as the parent plant.

Adapting plants through natural breeding is a crucial part of modern fruit cultivation. And many commercial growers are actively developing new and improved varieties. But for us as consumers, we are often limited on time and space. Thus, it is most advantageous to buy cloned varieties from established nurseries. These are often grafted onto hardy root stocks, using mature fruiting wood. That means that within just one year you might be enjoying fruit from your new tree!


► LOCAL VS ONLINE VENDORS:

Obviously, it can be quite convenient to just drive into a local nursery and pick up a few plants. You don't have to pay for shipping costs. You get to hand pick your exact plant. And it's more likely that you'll be choosing from varieties that are adapted to grow in your local area.

Online nurseries are very good options though. They give you even more choices. You'll be able to select from a nearly endless variety of apples, peaches, pears and so on. And you'll also have access to other types of plants that are missing from your local box store. Goumis, sea berries, hardy kiwis, persimmons, jujubes and aronia. If you want them, you might need to look online!


► ONLINE EDIBLE PLANT NURSERIES:

• Raintree Nursery (Washington)
https://raintreenursery.com
Amazing selection of plants you've never heard of, including west coast natives. A good balance between selection and price. My preferred online plant seller.
★★ COUPON: C10 for $10 off your order of $75 or more!

• Bay Laurel Nursery (California)
https://baylaurelnursery.com
Online seller of Dave Wilson's Nursery fruit trees. Huge selection of grafted stone fruits, with multiple root stock options. I've purchased my bare root peaches, apricots & plums from them. Even a 4-in-1 grafted variety! Try to pre-order between August to December for shipping in the next year's season.

• Edible Landscaping (Virginia)
https://EdibleLandscaping.com
Broad selection of edible plants, including some uncommon varieties. Shipping is available year round, although stock fluctuates. I got a very nice potted Asian Persimmon grafted on an American Persimmon root stock.

• Just Fruits and Exotics (Florida)
https://JustFruitsandExotics.com
Lots of unique fruiting plants, including an impressive selection of persimmons. My mother-in-law's Asian Persimmon came from this vendor.

• One Green World (Oregon)
https://OneGreenWorld.com
Large selection, including some remarkable west coast natives. In years past, I've received good quality plants after ordering multiple plants from them.


► READ MORE ABOUT PLANNING A BACKYARD ORCHARD:

Backyard Orchard Barriers to Growing Fruit Trees:
https://link.albopepper.com/barrier00

Tips For Planning a Backyard Orchard and Growing Fruit Trees:
https://link.albopepper.com/backorch00

Lee Reich Books:
• Landscaping with Fruit: https://amzn.to/2lMCSqd
• Grow Fruit Naturally: https://amzn.to/2NdBidi
• The Pruning Book: https://amzn.to/2tLtuaB


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