September Update:
Preseason ordering for 2026 has begun!
We are now accepting orders for the upcoming 2026 bareroot shipping season. Trees are shipped bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May in 2026, depending on USDA zone. We recommend ordering as early as the summer months for the following bareroot shipping season as many of the more unusual varieties are sold out long before the first ship week.
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Nurture your own heirloom fruit and empower your food security journey.
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This summer we've been stunned by the volume of calls & emails from folks with growing concern for their food security. Food security, quite simply, means having consistent access to enough nutritious food to live an active, healthy life. It’s a fundamental necessity, not a luxury. Yet, millions face uncertainty about their next meal, often in communities that lack access to fresh ingredients or are affected by economic instability, environmental changes, or supply chain disruptions.
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One of the most empowering ways to improve food access is by growing it yourself. Whether you have sprawling acreage or a sunny patch in your yard (or on your front porch!) container gardening, vertical gardens, and planting multiple trees in one hole make it possible to grow fresh, organic food just steps from your kitchen. Consider creating a small “orchard” even in an urban backyard—espaliered along a fence, in large containers, or by dwarfing your trees with heavy pruning. Once established, a fruit tree can provide nourishment for decades. Better still, these trees can be grafted, shared, and passed on. A single tree can feed your family and help build a more self-reliant community.
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Food security is also about knowledge. Learning how to preserve food through canning, drying, or freezing ensures nothing goes to waste and your pantry stays stocked. Teaching these skills to others, whether neighbors or schoolchildren, is a gift that multiplies. Learning to graft your own fruit trees can also contribute to food security by preserving genetic diversity, improving resilience, and ensuring the long-term availability of nutritious food. Heirloom varieties often possess unique flavors, disease resistance, or adaptability to local climates that are not found in commercial hybrids. By grafting these varieties onto hardy rootstocks, growers can produce more reliable, productive trees while safeguarding rare or endangered cultivars. This practice helps maintain a diverse gene pool and supports local food systems by promoting sustainable, small-scale agriculture and reducing dependence on global supply chains.
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In a world where food systems are increasingly fragile, planting your own heirloom fruit trees is an investment in resilience. Since food security starts at home, there are few things more reassuring than knowing your own garden or orchard can sustain you.
There’s a depth of flavor and a sense of pride that comes from nurturing your own trees. Growing heirloom fruit trees isn’t simply a garden choice; it’s a quiet, powerful act of hope.
As we look to sustainable ways to nourish our homes and communities, returning to these time-tested varieties is both smart and beautiful!
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Have Questions?
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