Plant Care

Planning in advance for deer, rabbit and rodent damage is crucial to ensure you don’t lose your trees. We don’t recommend using artificial fertilizers as they often harm soil life and natural fertility mechanisms. Root Rescue and Sea Magic both work with nature, rather than against it. Discounts for these products available when ordering holistic packages.

Deer Fencing

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Putting up plastic surrounding what is supposed to be a peaceful and environmentally friendly area does not fit our ideal vision for our orchard. Unfortunately we have also learned hard lessons over the years of not adequately planning for deer, rabbits and woodchucks. This fencing is not 100% deer/rabbit proof, but it has worked well for us with moderate deer pressure and isn’t nearly as expensive as other forms of protection from wildlife. We try to justify our use by thinking how much transportation costs we save growing our own produce. Not to mention the environmental cost associated with buying produce that is sprayed with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.





100' x 7' - $ 50.00




Root Rescue

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One of the keys to eliminating the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This product is concentrated beneficial soil fungi which attach to living roots, grow in the soil and provide numerous benefits to the plants that have been inoculated. The best part is, you only need to apply it once. We inoculate all the trees and shrubs we sell with Root Rescue, but it is also recommended to water in again at planting time. Once done, it provides many benefits for the life of the tree. No need to use it again. Can also be used on vegetable gardens. Not recommended if you plan on using synthetic fertilizer or pesticides as that can kill the fungi provided by the product. 

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RRT-31/ 45g    -  $ 23.49 (Quantity for 40-1g plants or 10 - 6 foot plants)

*Ask how much to suit your needs.


Sea Magic Kelp

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Sea Magic is dried Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed, wild harvested from the North Atlantic. The benefits of adding this supplement to your plants are many fold: significant resistance to common diseases in seedlings (e.g. damping off), stronger stems, increased flower set, and bigger fruits. One ounce makes 250 liters.












$ 12.99




Ultimate Tree Guards

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30 inch high, fine mesh tree protection. While most of our trees come with basic plastic tree guards, we highly recommend using fine mesh steel. It is good for the life of the tree, allows air circulation around the trunk of the tree to reduce potential fungal diseases, and effectively prevents voles and rabbits from girdling the trunk. Comes in pre-cut sections along with the wire needed to tie it together after planting.  

Can be secured with either a straight branch, our plant stakes or by firmly shove it into the soil. 


$ 9.00


            Azomite NEW
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The discussion on soil fertility often focuses on the primary macronutrients like Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while overlooking micronutrients that can also be crucial. Azomite, containing over 50 minerals and trace elements, addresses this gap effectively.

When used during planting, Azomite, applied at a rate of 1-5 lbs per fruit tree, enhances soil fertility both in the planting hole and around the drip line. Unlike synthetic fertilizers, Azomite fosters soil life, improving nutrient availability and uptake in plants. This results in healthier fruit trees, better fruit quality, and increased yield.

Moreover, Azomite can continue to benefit fruit trees as they mature and produce, especially aiding those facing disease issues. It also enriches compost, ensuring a more comprehensive nutrient profile. Overall, Azomite is a versatile and effective solution for maximizing fruit tree health and productivity.


2 lb. bag - $ 10.00

5 lb. bag - $ 20.00

10 lb.bag - $ 35.00