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Embrace the Wet! Transform Wet Areas into Forested Blooming Beauty! Did you know that Northeast VT is receiving the highest increase in precipitation in the state? Also, did you know that Orleans County most common soil type is poorly drained Cabot Silt Loam?

We are offering a lovely variety of medicinal herbs and “wet-loving” trees and flowering plants some of which are only for sale on Pick Up Day Only. You can review them now and make a list!

What is a bareroot plant? Bareroot plants are made by root cuttings or suckers from a plant, or from planting a seed. At the nursery, plants are dug up while they are dormant. It is normal to not see any leaves or buds on a bareroot plant, unless it is an evergreen. Bareroot plants carry less risk of spreading diseases and insects, and are also lightweight, economical, and easy to plant. Since these plants are young, they are small and you can expect them to transplant well with minimal care, compared to a large tree or shrub.

Proper handling of the plants after pick up is very important to successful transplanting. Check out this quick guide.

About Fruit, Berry & Nut-bearing Plants

Pollination - Fruit and nut trees will bloom from March to May. Flowers are typically open for two weeks. Times of bloom are generally classified as early, mid, or late. Pick a full flush of bloom periods, or pick a few that all bloom together. 

Fertilization - Self fertile can reproduce with one plant, but planting two or more is preferred for fruit set. Will also pollinate others. 

Many plants require at least two different varieties with similar bloom time for fruit set. 

We love our partnership with the staff and students in the FFA program at NCCC. This year we will again be selling their wildflower starts and also Bee Houses!

Welcome to the online ordering option for the annual tree and plant sale of the Orleans County Conservation District. CTo download a print version of the catalog, click here, and for a printable order form, click here. If you are unable to place your order on this website, you can contact us for an order form.

What’s new in 2025? Additions to the selection this year include include beautiful wet loving plants, LOTS of willows (including willow stakes and facines), swamp oaks and river birch.... and peaches!

We are again selling brook and rainbow trout via pre-order only. And OCNRCD merchandise. Check out the T-shirts and mugs with Meg Gibson art.

As in previous years, you can support students in the Future Farmers of America program at North Country Career Center by making a purchase of wildflower starts, seed packets and BEE HOUSES!

NEED COMPOST? Adding compost to your dug holes for new plants will ensure successful transplanting. We will have local compost available at pick up from the Jones Farm for $5 for a 5-gallon bucket. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket!).

We are grateful to share the quest for better land and water stewardship with you via this sale. The goal of the sale is to offer our community a variety of bareroot plants that can build better ecosystems, capture carbon, and promote resiliency. Planting on your property can provide many benefits including tasty snacks, beauty to your land, shade, habitat for wildlife, carbon sequestration, vegetation for wet areas, and erosion control on lakeshores and riverbanks. 

Proceeds from our annual plant sale benefit the important conservation programs run by the Orleans County NRCD. Learn more about our programs here.

For questions or assistance, contact us at:

sarah.damsell@vt.nacdnet.net; 802-334-6090 x7008

Enjoy winter and THINK spring!

-The OCNRCD Team

Partnering with FFA since 1985!