Specialty Plant Nurseries for Next Year's Food Forest

It's December and winter is nearly here! For many of us, it probably feels like it has already started. Some might wonder what a plant nerd does in the cold winter months, at least for us - we start planning. What new trees are going in the ground in the spring, where will they be planted, and more importantly where will we get them from? Today's episode is meant to help with that last question. Tune in for our discussion on some of our favorite mail order nurseries that ship plants and plant materials across North America. An important note for listeners - the nurseries we cover in today's episode all have one thing in common, they're not massive businesses with immense staff. Plants they carry frequently sell out and ordering from some of them may not be possible at the time that this episode is released! Patience is always a virtue when trying to source hard to find specialty trees, shrubs, or perennials. Different plants or plant materials are often available at different times of year. In our experience a friendly email goes a long way, and often there's a mailing list you can sign up for to be notified when new plants are available. Be kind and you will be rewarded! We hope you enjoy the episode, and as always you can get in touch with us most easily by sending a friendly DM to us on instagram @forestgardenpodcast

Links of nurseries covered in today's episode:

Humble Abode Nursery, Ashfield, MA USDA Zone 5a: https://www.humbleabodenursery.com/
Hidden Springs Nursery, Cookeville, TN USDA Zone 6: http://www.hiddenspringsnursery.com/
England’s Nut Orchard, McKee, KY USDA Zone 6a: http://www.nuttrees.net/
Ozark Mountain Jewel, Gainesville, MO USDA Zone 6b: https://www.ozarkmountainjewel.com/
Norton Naturals, Tamworth, ON USDA Zone 5b: https://www.nortonnaturals.com/
Perfect Circle Farm, Barre, VT USDA Zone 4b: https://www.perfectcircle.farm
Fruitwood Nursery, Humboldt County, CA USDA Zone 8: https://www.fruitwoodnursery.com/