ORDER ONLINE www.piscataquisswcd.org - Mail orders and checks payable to: PCSWCD 42 Engdahl Drive Dover-Foxcroft ME 04426
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
ORDER ONLINE www.piscataquisswcd.org
Mail orders and checks payable to: PCSWCD 42 Engdahl Drive
Dover-Foxcroft ME 04426
PCSWCD is excited to continue using local organic suppliers for our products!
Meet our partners for the 2021 Tree & Plant Sale! Huge thank you to Ripley Farm of
Dover-Foxcroft, Checkerberry Farm of Parkman, North Branch Farm of Monroe,
Sunkhaze Wild Blueberry Farm in Old Town and Haley’s Construction located in
Sangerville, ME! When you support us, you will be supporting them too!
Checkerberry Farm is a MOFGA-certified Ripley Farm is home to five acres of
organic farm located on 100 acres in MOFGA-certified Organic vegetables,
Parkman, ME. Jason and Barbara Kafka perennial plants, flowers and herbs in
have been farming for over 30 years, Dover-Foxcroft, ME. Gene and Mary
producing a wide variety of vegetables, Margaret like to say, “make our farm your
herbs, flowers & fruits. The Kafkas focus farm by joining our Community Supported
selling on a wholesale basis with Agriculture (CSA) programs!” Their CSA
customers ranging from Whole Foods members are the backbone of their family
Market, Fedco Seeds, Stutzman’s farm, farm’s success! www.ripleyorganicfarm.com
Common Ground Fair and others.
www.uniquemainefarms.com
North Branch Farm is a MOFGA-certified organic
farm on 330 acres of fields, woodland, fruit
orchards and grass-fed beef in Monroe, Maine. It is
family-owned and operated by Anna
Shapley-Quinn, Seth Yentes and Tyler Yentes.
“Our tree varieties are well-adapted to Maine’s
climate and tend to be pest and disease resistant,
making them well-suited for organic and low-spray
production methods. Plant a tree now and you’ll
enjoy it for decades to come!”
http://www.northbranchfarm.org/
Meet our 2 new Maine partners for this year’s Tree & Plant
Sale! Both businesses are delivering high quality product to
meet your landscaping needs!
Haley’s Inc is a new partner to the We are extremely excited to announce our
PCSWCD’s Tree & Plant Sale this year. new partnership with Sunkhaze Blueberry
Based out of Sangerville, ME, Haley's Farms this year. Located in Old Town and
Inc., has been a family owned company owned and operated by Shannon and
for over 80 years. Started in 1935 by Steve Lion, they are passionate about what
Manley A. Haley, the company continues they do and who they serve. Their farm
its emphasis on quality products, sustainably harvests blueberry sod for the
community service, and employee ornamental landscape market. PCSWCD is
growth. After over eighty years, three able to highlight their low bush blueberry
transit mix concrete plants, sod in our LakeSmart package this year.
construction, retaining wall, and land- See page 12 for more details. The Lion’s
scaping material divisions are prepared fields were purchased in 1974 and
more than ever to serve the people of produce arguably some of Maine’s best
Maine and now PCSWCD’s customers lowbush blueberries. While the Lion’s live
through the 2021 Tree Plant Sale! off grid and no internet access, they do not
www.haleyconstructioninc.com offer a website and working with them has
All landscaping material orders purchased been exclusively by phone calls. We hope
through PCSWCD's Tree & Plant Sale will be you enjoy the effort Sunkhaze Blueberry
submitted to Haley's Inc. Customers will need
Farms has put into this sale. Shannon has
to contact Haley's for delivery and pick up
expressed her love for our county and
scheduling options AFTER April 28th.
we’re so pleased to offer you their product!
“Not all that wander are lost,
some are looking for the plant
sale!”
The Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District offers bare
root stock plants each year to encourage plantings that protect the
soil, enhance your landscape and foster wildlife habitat.
ALL FRUIT TREES ARE M111 (unless noted otherwise) semi-dwarfing rootstock and
produce a tree that is about 65-80% of standard size.
APPLE TREES
LIMITED QUANTITIES THIS YEAR
Winter Banana (Z4) One of the most famous American heirloom apples. Smooth, waxy, pale yellow skin and
pinkish-red flesh, the Winter Banana is an extremely attractive apple as well as a beneficial addition to the
home orchard. Best as a dessert apple: aromatic, slightly crisp, juicy, mild and quite decent. Good sauce.
Some say they detect a banana aroma or flavor. Keeps through the fall and into midwinter. M111
semi-dwarfing rootstock. Should be planted 16-20ft apart. $27.50
Wealthy (Z3) Very juicy apple, with a tart and sweet strawberry-like flavor. It was one of the first high
quality apple varieties grown commercially. It is now often grown by backyard orchardists. The Wealthy
apple is known for its intense pink and white spring time blooms and is an excellent pollinator. Used for
pies, sauces and preserves. M111 semi-dwarfing rootstock. Should be planted 16-20ft apart. Available as
part of the Beginner Backyard package only on page 12.
Ashmeads Kernel (Z4) Ashmeads Kernel is a very old, traditional English rus-
set apple and scab resistant. It remains popular for its distinctive pear-like
flavor which is quite different from most other apple varieties. The Ashmeads
Kernel apple is medium size, golden-brown skin with a distinct crisp, nutty
snap. This tree is also becoming increasingly recognized for its juice, which
adds an interesting fruity component to cider and hard cider blends. M111
semi-dwarfing rootstock. Should be planted 16-20ft apart. $27.50
Goodland (Z3) Small tree that is typically grown for its edible qualities. It pro-
duces large light green round apples (which are botanically known as 'pomes')
with a red blush and white flesh which are usually ready for picking from late
summer to early fall. The apples have a sweet taste and a juicy texture. M111
semi-dwarfing rootstock. Should be planted 16-20ft apart. $27.50
Wolf River (Z3) Large fruit is perfect for cooking
and sauce – holds its shape and requires very little additional sugar. Antique
variety, perhaps the most famous old-time apple in Maine. Pale, yellow-green
skin mostly covered with pink and deep red with yellowish-greenish splash
around the stem. Great for cooking, excellent baked apple pie and best used for
dried fruit. M111 semi-dwarfing rootstock. Should be planted 16-20ft apart.
$27.50
Mantet (Z4) This Canadian apple is a red washed amber fruit, sweet juicy
dessert fruit that is excellent for eating fresh. The flesh is creamy and the juice
reminds you of sorbet or berries. Ripens over a long season, so this is a good choice for the backyard grower
who wants to continually pick. Great early season cider too. M111 semi-dwarfing rootstock. Should be
planted 16-20ft apart. Available as part of the Beginner Backyard package only on page 12.
Honeycrisp (Z3) Honeycrisp s a modern apple variety, developed in the 1960s and introduced to the market
in the 1990s - sometimes trademarked as Honeycrunch. Instantly refreshing medium large fruit, very crisp
and simply sweet. Successful backyard orchard tree. Good keeper and scab resistance. M111 semi-dwarfing
rootstock. Should be planted 16-20ft apart. $27.50
2021 PCSWCD Tree & Plant Sale
APPLE TREES Continued
Honeycrisp V1 dwarf rootstock (Z3) Produces a small dwarf tree about 55% the size of a standard tree.
Somewhat larger than Bud 9. Trees on V1 are very hardy, somewhat blight resistant, sucker very little and
should be staked or wired for support. Should be planted 5-10ft apart. Available as part of the Beginner
Backyard package only on page 12.
Sweet Sixteen (Z3) Sweet, nutty and spicy flavors with slight anise essence, sometimes described as cherry,
vanilla or even bourbon flavors. Excellent for fresh eating if you have a sweet tooth and best grown in
northern districts. Keeps till midwinter. Some resistance to scab and blooms mid to late season. B118
Semi-dwarf rootstock should be planted 16-20 ft apart. $27.50
Northern Spy Antonovka Full size rootstock (Z4) Northern Spy produces fairly late in the season (late
October and beyond). Skin color is a green ground, flushed with red stripes where not shaded. The white flesh
is juicy, crisp and mildly sweet with a rich, aromatic subacid flavor, noted for high vitamin C content. Its
characteristic flavor is tarter than most popular varieties, and its flesh is harder/crunchier than most, with a
thin skin. Should be planted 25-30 ft apart. Available as part of the Beginner Backyard package only on
page 12.
Martha Crab Apple (Z4) Classic heirloom crab apple with high-quality
beautiful bright rosy-red 2" fruit for fresh eating and cooking. Yellowish flesh
is coarse, crisp, juicy and quite delicious. Snack size and sweet and tart
flavor eating fresh. Also suitable for jellies, jams and other cooking.
Available as part of the Beginner Backyard package only on page 12.
Radiant Crab Apple (Z3-7) The Radiant Crabapple is an ornamental tree
with edible fruit. Single, deep pink blossoms are followed by persistent red
fruit, providing food for birds in winter. Small tree with a globe shaped crown displaying red-purple new
foliage turning to bronzy-green. Great for wildlife. $27.50
Apple Pollination: It is recommended to plant 2-3 varieties for
pollination if you don’t have other apple trees near by.
PLUM TREES
Cocheco Asian Plum (Z3)-A red leafed plum that is both beautiful and
productive. It is an upright, vigorous tree with attractive, flavorful round
pinkish orange fruit with yellow flesh. It is disease resistant, very winter
hardy, and easy to grow. Ripens in late July. $27.50
Lavina (Z3) Stunning golden-yellow skin is blushed dark red to pink when
fully ripe. Flesh is meaty with unusual flavor notes of papaya and
caramel. Ripens in mid-late September in central Maine. $27.50
Pamela (Z3) High-quality sweet-fleshed medium-small fruit. Reddish skin
with yellowish undertones. Productive and extremely hardy. Flowers with a pinkish tone. An excellent
pollinator for other hybrid and American plums. Available as part of the Beginner Backyard Orchard package
only on page 12.
Black Ice (Z3) Cross between a cherry plum and a conventional Japanese dessert plum resulting in large fruit
with superior winter hardiness and an early ripening date. Fruit size and yield is comparable to popular
conventional cultivars with the ripening date 2-4 weeks earlier. $27.50
PEACH TREES
Reliance Peach (Z3) Hardiest of peach trees, Maine favorite. Is a
vigorous and fast-growing peach tree adorned with profuse soft pink
blossoms in early-mid spring. They are followed by a heavy crop of
medium sized, freestone, red blushed yellow fruits in mid-late
summer. The soft yellow flesh has a good flavor. Peaches are
self-fertile and don’t require a second for pollination. $28.50
FRUITING SHRUBS & PLANTS
Bob Gordon and Korsor Elderberry Sambucus Canadensis (Z3)
NATIVE Shrub produces bountiful large clusters of tiny
cream-colored flowers followed by purple-black berries used
medicinally and for pies, jam, etc. Raw seeds are poisonous.
Sun: part-full, MOISTURE: medium-wet, BLOOM: June-July
Planted in 1 gallon pot and *LIMITED QUANTITY $15.50/pot
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) NATIVE groundcover to 5" with familiar delicious small
red berries following starry white flowers. One of the best perennials for pollinators. SUN:
shade-part-full MOISTURE: dry-med BLOOM: May-June Bare root $8.50
'Glaskins Perpetual' Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) Red-stemmed rhubarb produces tart
edible stalks over a long season. Giant leaves on 30" plants. SUN: part-full MOISTURE:
med BLOOM: remove flower stalks in June-July to extend stalk
production. Bare root $8.50
Low Bush Blueberries– A Maine Favorite! 1 ft by 1 ft low bush
blueberry sod. Hand cleaned, 3-4” thick solid rhizome mat, that
has not ben mowed and will have buds. Weighs about 10-15 lbs.
Want an alternative for a lawn? These beautiful native plants are
great for accent or as an edging plant. We recommend planting
them for erosion control for lakefront owners– see our Expert
Suggestions on page 12 for more information. Full sun, likes acidic
soil, well drained, will need maintenance. $15/1ft by 1ft piece
“I like your jokes, they’re fern-y!”
CULTIVAR VS VARIETY
Cultivar is short for “cultivated variety”. A cultivar is a plant that has been bred; it does not occur naturally
in the wild. A variety is a plant that occurs naturally in the wild and is chosen for commercial propagation
to maintain its genetic characteristics. In the tree and shrub world, most cultivars and varieties are
propagated clonally by cuttings or grafting. When there is no variety or cultivar name after the botanical
name, the plant is most likely grown from seed.
LAKE CONSERVATION THROUGH PLANTING, LANDSCAPING
AND THE LAKESMART PROGRAM
The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District offers the LakeSmart program to
all waterfront property owners in Piscataquis County. LakeSmart is a free program designed
to help waterfront property owners address soil erosion using low-cost, do-it-yourself fixes.
PCSWCD has performed over 30 LakeSmart evaluations, applying conservation measures on
Sebec Lake, Schoodic Lake, Mooshead Lake, the Wilson Ponds, Bennett Pond and Whetstone
Pond. Through these LakeSmart evaluations, we have provided suggestions and resources for
property owners to construct berms, improve their driveways, build paths, add rain gardens
and more—simple measures that all work to reduce soil erosion!
We quickly realized that our Tree & Plant Sale could be a great opportunity to connect folks
looking to apply LakeSmart practices on their properties with a place to purchase the
appropriate materials. After all, what good are suggestions without a place to purchase
materials needed? We got to work and connected with Haley’s Inc and together, we are
providing our Tree & Plant Sale customers with several popular landscaping products!
Now, our customers can purchase mulch, stone and erosion control mix along with plants
commonly used along lakefronts for erosion control. What’s more, is on page 12, we have
planting and material pairing suggestions, straight from the experts! Take a look at our
suggestions and then get in touch with Kacey to get some helpful resources and further
suggestions for ideas and designs. Also, be sure to properly measure the sites you want to
work with and use the calculations provided from Haley’s Inc to order the appropriate yardage
of material!
If you own waterfront property and are interested in receiving a FREE LakeSmart
evaluation, please contact Kacey Weber, Educational Coordinator, PCSWCD, and sched-
ule an evaluation in 2021! Kacey Weber, Katherine.weber@piscataquisswcd.org,
207-564-2321 ext. 3.
Be LakeSmart! Landscape winding
paths with erosion control mix (pg. 11),
create beautiful gardens with our rain
garden suggestions (pg. 12) and use low
-bush blueberry sod (pg. 6) for buffer
planting—delicious, eye-catching
erosion control!
2021 PCSWCD Tree & Plant Sale
FLOWERS & PLANTS
White Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) NATIVE bitter medicinal
perennial to 18". White flowers great for bouquets and beneficial
insects. Great permaculture companion for the orchard. SUN:
part-full MOISTURE: med-dry BLOOM: June-Aug. Bare root $8.50
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) NATIVE
columbine grows to 24" with bright bicolor red
and yellow blooms in the spring. SUN: shade-part-full MOISTURE: med-dry
BLOOM: June. Bare root $8.50
Rose Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) NATIVE milkweed to 48" with rose
upright flower clusters and a non-aggressive habit. Provides amazing
monarch and beneficial insect habitat. SUN: part-full MOISTURE: med-wet
BLOOM: July-Aug. Bare root $8.50
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) NATIVE milkweed to 18" with showy bright orange flower
clusters. Monarch butterfly favorite and good cut flower. Does not spread. SUN: part-full
MOISTURE: med-dry BLOOM: July-Aug. 1 Root ball $8.50
Sweet Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium fistulosum) NATIVE pollinator favorite growing to 60" with
attractive pink flower clusters on sturdy stems. Good for cutting. SUN: part-full MOISTURE:
med-wet BLOOM: Aug-Sept. Bare root $8.50
Blue Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis) NATIVE long lived nitrogen-fixing perennial to 42" with
deep blue pea-shaped flowers loved by bumblebees. SUN: part-full MOISTURE: med BLOOM:
June. Bare root $8.50
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) NATIVE wildflower to 42" loved by
pollinators. Long reflexed pink petals surrounding dark seed head. Widely
used medicinally to ward off colds and flu. North American native plants
tolerate wind, heat and drought once established. Will reseed abundantly.
Plant 20-30” apart in full sun and light sandy soil. Great for birds and bees.
3-5’ tall. SUN: part-full MOISTURE: med BLOOM: July-Aug. 3 Root balls
$8.50
POLLINATORS: WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT
Pollinators play an important part in our world. Bees, bats, butterflies, birds, and more help pollinate our
fruit trees and vegetables. Without them we would not be able to produce crops to feed ourselves. They
require little to bring them in to our yards and gardens. Provide water, shelter and food like most of the
plants listed in our flyer and you will entice pollinators to your yard. It is a win-win situation growing
gardens and orchards because wildlife benefits and humans get to enjoy the sounds, sights, tastes and
smells of the garden.
2021 PCSWCD Tree & Plant Sale
FLOWERS & PLANTS CONTINUED
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadesis) (Z3) Solitary 1 1/2” white flowers with 8-12 petals
emerge from tightly rolled leaves. Low growing gray green leaves are lobed and scalloped,
spanning 4-8” across. Forms a colony over time. SUN: shade MOISTURE: moist, rich, well
drained soil. BLOOM: spring. Bare root $8.50 Wash hands after handling. *LIMITED
QUANTITY
Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor) NATIVE iris grows to 30" with large
striking blue-purple flowers and sword-like leaves. Early blooms
provide good forage for bees. SUN: part-full MOISTURE: med-wet
BLOOM: May -June. Bare root $8.50
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) NATIVE
perennial with basal rosette sending up 18" cardinal
red flowering spires. Hummingbirds love this plant! SUN: part-full
MOISTURE: med-wet BLOOM: Aug. Bare root $8.50
Lupine (lupinus polyphyllus) Russell hybrids choice mix. Spikes of purple-
blue flowers. Palm shaped leaves surround the plant. SUN: full MOISTURE:
med-dry to dry BLOOM: Summer. 4 pack $8.50
Wild Bergamot AKA Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) NATIVE tea herb with
lavender flowers and light green foliage. Attracts bees and butterflies.
42" tall with vigorous spreading growth habit. SUN: part-full
MOISTURE: med-dry BLOOM: July-Aug. Bare root $8.50
Hayscented Fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula) NATIVE fern spreads
rhizomatically in shaded woodland edges to form soft drifts of 18" groundcover. SUN: shade
-part MOISTURE: med-dry Bare root $8.50
Foxglove Beardstongue (Penstemon digitalis) NATIVE perennial with
dark green foliage in a lush mounded rosette gives rise to flower
stalks loaded w/ tubular white blossoms that attracts bees and
hummingbirds. SUN: part-full MOISTURE: med-dry BLOOM: June
-July Somewhat short-lived, so keep a supply of seed on hand to
renew your population. Bare root $8.50
“If a plant is sad, do other plants
photosympathize with it?”
HERBS & MEDICINALS
Before using these plants medicinally it is best practice to research
more about each individual plant before use.
Peppermint (Mentha balsamea Wild) Is a hybrid mint, a cross between water mint and spearmint.
Use in salads, drinks and can relieve digestion issues, indigestion, bad breath and improve cold
symptoms. SUN: full MOISTURE: medium BLOOM: summer. 1 Root ball $8.50
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) The lemon balm plant is actually a
member of the mint family and is a perennial herb. It grows as a bushy,
leafy herb with a pleasant lemon smell and small white flowers. Can be
used in place of lemon flavors in dishes or tea and used for relaxation and
calming effects. SUN: full MOISTURE: slightly moist BLOOM: early
summer SUN: full, part sun 1 Root ball $8.50
German Winter Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) This is the most popular variety
of thyme for culinary use with strongly aromatic tiny leaves on 12" plants.
Pink flowers are loved by bees. Said to calm the nerves, sooth headaches and used in sore throat
remedies. SUN: part-full MOISTURE: med-dry BLOOM: June-July. Bare root $8.50
Oregano, Greek (o. Heracleoticum) Perennial herb can grow to 2’ tall. This
is the true culinary herb for Greek and Italian cooking. Leaves can be used
fresh or dry. Flowers bring pollinators and plant will spread. SUN: full
MOISTURE: dry. 1 Root ball $8.50
Rosemary (Officinalis) Evergreen. Traditionally used to help alleviate
muscle pain, improve memory, boost the immune and circulatory system, and promote hair growth.
Fragrance and texture make it valuable for sachets, potpourri and used for culinary purposes. Also
known for repelling bugs. Bring indoors for winter. SUN: full MOISTURE: dry. 1 Root ball $8.50
Extracta Sage (Salvia officinalis) This is the familiar garden sage, the leaves of which are used both
culinarily and medicinally. Sage has been used as both a mouthwash and a gargle to treat mouth
and throat infections. It is a strong astringent, anti- bacterial and anti-fungal. It has been used to
treat digestive problems and diarrhea and is a great help in drying up milk during weaning. This
variety is very pretty with velvety leaves and showy purple flowers. Perennial. The plants grow to
18" SUN: part-full MOISTURE: med-dry BLOOM: July. 2 Root balls $8.50
Borage (Borago officinalis) Medicinal herb with edible leaves and colorful flowers
that can be eaten or used in ice cubes. Young leaves can be eaten raw. Flowers
and leaves can be used for fever, cough, depression and to prevent inflammation
of the lungs. Used as a tea for nursing mothers and also a sedative. Can grow 2-3’
tall. SUN: full MOISTURE: average BLOOM: June-July. 4 pack $8.50
Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) Mucilaginous immune stimulating medicinal,
grows to over 60” with light pink flowers and downy foliage. Used to sooth and
soften
irritated skin and membranes and to relieve stuck hacking coughs. Eat the leaves
raw or drink as a tea. Vigorous, non-spreading roots. SUN: part-full MOISTURE:
med-wet BLOOM: June-July. Bare root $8.50HERBS & MEDICINALS CONTINUED
Elecampane (Inula helenium) Hardy perennial, 10-96” tall. Gold, yellow daisy like flowers.
Harvest roots for tea used for relaxing and clearing lungs of mucus and calms coughs.
Antibacterial and antifungal. SUN: Full sunlight or partial shade MOITURE: Good drainage.
Ordinary soil. BLOOM: late summer. 1 Root ball $8.50
Catnip (Nepeta cataria), also called catmint, herb of the mint family and
noted for its aromatic leaves, which are particularly exciting to cats. Catnip is
commonly grown by cat owners for their pets, and the dried leaves are often
used as a stuffing for cat playthings. The herb is native to Eurasia and is
used as a seasoning and as a medicinal tea for colds and fever in some
places. SUN: Full sun MOISTURE: dry BLOOM: Late spring through fall.
2 Root balls $8.50
Russian Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) A perennial flowering plant in the borage family that is a
friend to soil health and permaculture practices! It is known for it’s roots and leaves to be used in
traditional medicine in many parts of the world but are also used for fertilizer. It can grow up to 5
feet tall and produces clusters of purple, blue, and white flowers, and it’s famous for its long,
slender leaves and black-skinned roots. SUN: Full to partial shade. MOISTURE: Moderate BLOOM:
Late spring– early summer. 6” pot/$8.50 *LIMITED QUANTITY
Chamomile (Matricaria recuita) is an herb that comes from the small, daisy-
like flowers of the Asteraceae plant family. It has been consumed for centuries
as a natural remedy for many health conditions. To make chamomile tea, the
flowers are dried and then infused into hot water. SUN: Full to partial
MOISTURE: Average BLOOM: Early summer to first fall frost. 4 pack/$8.50
LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
Pick up at Haley’s Inc. Delivery Fees not Included.
Contact Haley’s Inc for Delivery & Pickup AFTER April 28th: 207-876-4412
Why Buy From PCSWCD? Buying landscaping materials through this sale helps support
PCSWCD programs. You get the same great Haley's product, at the same price, but help PCSWCD
along the way—thank you Haley’s Inc! You also have the choice to pick up the product order from
Haley's directly, or call to schedule a delivery from them (delivery fees extra).
Composted Loam: Just what you need for growing flowers, herbs & veggies! $20.00/yard.
Erosion Control Mix: Great for covering paths, making berms
and more. Holds tight, provides erosion control and nice-looking!
$22.85/yard.
Black Garden Mulch: Use for covering gardens or paths!
Beautiful, rich color. $34.00/yard.
Stone: 3/4 in size, great for using in drainage, from roof dripline
trenches, surfacing and more. $18.50/yard.2021 PCSWCD Tree & Plant Sale
TIPS FOR USING MULCH
Keep weeds and especially grass away from new trees and shrubs. Apply a 2–4" mulch of
composted material, leaves, wood chips or hay out as far as the drip line. A 1/2”–1"
topdressing of alfalfa meal beneath the mulch may substantially reduce transplant
shock. Keep mulch back several inches from the tree trunk. You can lay down cardboard
or newspaper and spread mulch on top of it. Mulch encourages earthworms, holds
moisture, keeps down weeds, insulates against excess heat and cold, aerates and
loosens soils, builds humus and fertilizes feeder roots, 90% of which are within 6" of the
surface.
PACKAGES
Beginner Backyard Orchard – A nice variety of
everything you need to start your backyard
orchard! Martha Crab, Honeycrisp V1 dwarf
rootstock, Mantet, Wealthy, Northern Spy and
Pamela Plum $155.00 Discounted price when
you purchase the Beginner Backyard Orchard
package! LIMITED QUANTITY!
Pollinator Package – Attract, feed and provide
critical habitat for native pollinators with this
lovely pairing of blooms. Sweet Joe Pye Weed,
Butterfly Weed, Purple Coneflower, Borage,
White Yarrow and Wild Bergamot (aka bee balm).
$40.00
Herb Garden Package – Add flavor and spice to
your life! German Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary,
Extracta Sage, Lemon Balm and Peppermint.
$40.002021 PCSWCD Tree & Plant Sale
PLANTING SUGGESTIONS FROM EXPERTS:
Be LakeSmart! Consider These Plants & Materials for Erosion Control: We recommend
purchasing low-bush blueberry sod, blue flag iris and ferns - hearty perennial plants that
thrive in lake settings. These plants are great ground-cover and even do well being planted
in shallow soils, which are often found on shorefronts. They are ideal for edging on top
rocky shoreline slopes, providing excellent vegetated buffers. Erosion control mix is great to
use when creating berms to divert water, or as a ground cover for foot paths. Stone can be
used to cover loose soil and help spruce up a path. It can also be used for roof dripline
trenches, stopping roof run-off in it’s tracks! Purchase these plants and materials and then
give Kacey a call to help to come up with a stunning design!
Consider Planting a Rain Garden for Erosion Control! Rain gardens are not only
beautiful and pollinator-friendly, they are EXCELLENT for absorbing water run off and
providing erosion control. They are great to plant in low spots, or at the end of drainage
pipes—they soak up surface water! Suggestions for plants to use for rain gardens include
sensitive ferns, blue flag iris, foxglove, cardinal flower, wild columbine and rose milkweed.
Any garden should be covered using mulch and we highly recommend the use of composted
loam available to build up your garden spot.
Consider Planting a Fruit Tree Guild! What’s a fruit tree guild? A fruit tree guild is a
permaculture technique for disease-resistant, high-yield gardens. What is permaculture?
Permaculture is an agricultural concept derived from whole system thinking and natural
ecosystems. What is the purpose of a guild? The goal of a guild is to underplant a central
element, such as a fruit or nut tree, with plants that are highly useful, multifunctional, and
that might naturally be found growing together. Here are some suggestions for your Fruit
Tree Guild– Any variety of an apple tree, Reliance Peach tree, Plum tree, comfrey,
strawberries, elderberries, rhubarb, lupine, white yarrow, blue flag iris and add additional
bulbs such as daffodils, garlic or onion.
Consider Planting for the Wildlife on Your Property! Planting vegetation around pools,
ponds or streams can help develop wildlife habitat. Plants native to our area such as
elderberries, crab apples, any variety of apple trees, peach or plum trees, low bush
blueberry sod, Cardinal flowers, catnip and wild strawberries are all great options for
attracting wildlife on your property!
Want other planting ideas? Need help designing your space or just starting out
on your homestead?
Reach out for additional resources to info@piscataquisswcd.org!2021 PCSWCD Tree and Plant Sale
ORCHARD COMPANION PLANTS
Companion plants encourage natural processes that benefit the overall health and vitality
of all the life forms that make their home in your orchard. This means less work lugging
around sprayers, buying fertilizer, spreading compost and worrying about pollination.
ORCHARD COMPANIONS KEY
Beneficial Insect Attractors contain nectar sought by predatory insects like braconid
wasps, syrphid fly and lacewings that feed on fruit tree pests. Examples: borage, milk-
weeds, butterfly weeds, etc.
Mineral Accumulators have long taproots that are thought to bring up minerals from
deep subsoil. Cut foliage and mulch around trees throughout the season to create nutrient
-rich soil.
Living Mulches produce large quantities of organic matter that can be cut back to
decompose around tree bases, enriching the soil. Example: comfrey
Native Pollinator Plants are native to North America and attract native pollinators.
Examples: Echinacea, wild bergamot, white yarrow, and comfrey
Nitrogen-Fixers transfer nitrogen from the air to the soil where it can be absorbed by tree
roots.
Pest Confusers have bitter aromas that confuse insect pests and deter them from eating
fruit. Rosemary, peppermint
See pgs. 12 & 13. for special packages, developed with
suggestions from experts! These packages will provide
beneficial companion planting ideas that you can purchase!2020 PCSWCD Tree & Plant Sale
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BARE-ROOT PERENNIAL PLANTS
For the first growing season, let new perennials focus on root growth. Once established,
usually in the second year, they are vigorous and floriferous.
When you receive your order: open the bags and check the stock immediately. Roots
and crowns should be firm and pliable, not soft or brittle. If they are slightly dry, add a
little water or, if they are going to be potted up soon, soak the roots. Generally, a little
surface mold is harmless and will not affect the plant’s future performance. If you cannot
pot them up immediately, store them in a cool (35–40°) location for a short time.
Pot up the rootstock in well-drained potting mix. Most plants need a deep 6" pot or a
1-gallon container. Avoid coiling the roots in the bottom of under-sized containers. Grow
newly potted perennials for a few weeks in a protected location in indirect light at 50–60°
and keep from freezing. Wet and/or cold conditions for an extended period may cause
rotting. Begin feeding when new growth appears. Keep dry fertilizers away from plant
crowns. Use animal manures with caution as they can promote fungal and bacterial
diseases.
Transplant outside once they show some top growth and the danger of frost has passed.
Dig a hole about twice the size of the pot, loosening the surrounding soil and adding
compost or fertilizers as necessary. Generally, plant the top of the crown just below
ground level, less than an inch from the surface of the soil. All perennials appreciate a fall
mulch and a side dressing of compost or leaf mold in the spring.
PROTECTING TREES FROM MICE AND VOLES
Fruit trees and ornamentals are sometimes girdled by mice or voles eating the bark.
Girdling will usually kill the tree or shrub. The danger is greatest in winter. Stomp around
the trunks after each fresh snowfall to create a packed ice barrier that will prevent mice
from traveling beneath the snow. Keep the grass mowed in the fall and remove large
mulch piles from near the trunks. Rodents like to nest in hay more than in chip mulches.
A wrap of window screening or a plastic spiral tree guard will protect your tree from being
girdled. If you use screening or plastic guards on apple, quince or crabapple trees, remove
them from April to October, as they will attract borers if left on the tree in the summer.
Protect your trees and plants with
Plantskydd! OMRI-approved, organic
and effective!
See pg. 20 for what we have
available for sale!2020 PCSWCD Tree & Plant Sale
Zone Hardiness Guide
Our catalog has brief descriptions to help you choose plants which will best suit your
needs. Following each plant name is the zone, which lets you know if a plant may or may
not be suitable for your location.
Z2 low temperature average –50 to –40 degrees
Z3 low temperature average –40 to –30 degrees
Z4 low temperature average –30 to –20 degrees
FRUIT TREE CARE & PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Trees need to be planted as soon as possible. Don’t be deterred by snow. If you can dig a
shovel into the ground, plant your trees. If you wait until spring is in full swing, your
plants might become stressed and have a hard time recovering. Sometimes frozen ground
makes immediate planting impossible. When this is the case, follow the instructions below
and all will be well. DO NOT ALLOW ROOTS TO DRY OUT AT ALL!!!
Planting Trees Within 48 Hours:
Leave the plastic wrapping around the root ball. Add some water to remoisten the packing
material and store your trees and shrubs in a cool shaded place like a shed, barn or cellar.
Avoid heat and sunlight.
If You Cannot Plant Within 48 Hours:
You can keep plants for a week or two by following one of
these temporary measures and continuing to water as
needed. Open your package and inspect for damage. Fold
the plastic back from around the tops. Keep the wet
shredded newspaper around the roots and re-wrap the
plastic around the root ball, packing firmly to eliminate
air pockets. Water as needed to keep the roots moist, but
don’t let them stand in water. Keep the trees in a cool
shaded or dark place like a shed, barn, cellar or garage
but don’t allow the plants to freeze. Avoid heat and
sunlight. “Heel in” your plants in a protected cool, shady
spot. Dig a trench or turn back an appropriate amount of
earth and bury the roots; tamp firmly to remove air pock-
ets. Water thoroughly. Plant in permanent location as
soon as possible.2021 PCSWCD Tree & Plant Sale A few pruning guidelines: • Summer-Flowering Shrubs should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before the new wood begins to grow. These shrubs blossom on the new wood they produce in the spring. • Spring-Flowering Shrubs form flower buds in the summer, after they are finished blooming. Prune them immediately after their bloom is over. If you wait and prune them in the winter or following spring, you will likely remove many flowering buds. • A common error is to prune or shear shrubs straight across the top. This encourages top -growth and the lower part of the shrub becomes woody and unsightly with less foliage. Proper pruning promotes growth at the base of the shrub. • Observe your plants and see what they need. Some trees and shrubs benefit from aggressive pruning each year and might even respond well to being cut all the way back to the ground; others will respond by delaying fruit or blossom. Some plants thrive with little or no pruning. • Overgrown shrubs with little foliage near the base may be rejuvenated by cutting canes down to the ground in early March, even though early blooms may be sacrificed that year. They will send forth new shoots in late spring and will be bushy with foliage clear to the ground. Pinch off tops when the desired height is attained. It usually takes two to three years to rejuvenate shrubs and hedges completely. Prune Ornamental Shrubs, Trees and Berries for: • Rejuvenation: older canes (three years and older) can be cut off at the ground line each year to encourage the growth of new canes. • Health: remove broken, dead or diseased branches for neatness and vigor and to increase airflow and access to sunlight. • Vitality: prune to encourage better blooms and fruit rather than heavy excessive vegetation. Many shrubs send up new vegetative growth from the terminal bud. Pruning the terminal bud redirects the plant’s energy back to some of the lateral flowering and fruiting buds. • Containment: certain varieties sucker from the roots; remove these suckers unless you want the shrub to spread and form colonies. • Shape: if you desire a tall tree with a high crown, prune the lateral branches from the trunk and prevent formation of low crotches. For a low stocky tree used in screens and windbreaks, cut back the top shoots to force side growth. Retain a natural arching habit and prevent your shrub from becoming top-heavy by pruning branches after flowering.
2021 PCSWCD Tree & Plant Sale
Spacing of Fruit Trees, Nut Trees & Berries
between between
plants rows
Apples, Dwarf 7-8' 15'
Apples, Semi-dwarf 15' 15'
Apples, Standard 25–30' 25–30'
Asparagus 1–2' 4'
Blackberries 3–4' 6–12'
Blueberries, highbush 3–6' 8–10'
Blueberries, lowbush 1' 1'
Grapes 8' 8–10'
Hazel 4-6' hedge
Nut trees - orchard 35' 35'
Nut trees - forest 20' 20'
Pears, Asian Pears 20' 20'
Raspberries 2' 6–12'
Stone Fruit 5–20' 15–20'
Sweet Cherries 25' 25'
CLIMATE GUIDE
Sun or Full Sun Generally this means 6 or more hours of direct sun in a day.
Part-sun Generally means less than 6 hours of direct sun or a full day of dappled
sunlight.
Shade Very little to no direct sun, especially through the middle of the day.
Moist Average soil conditions, not wet, not dry. Able to retain water long enough for
plants to use, but not to be soggy.
Wet Has standing water part of the time or is boggy and damp most of the time.
Dry Very little moisture, often sandy soil. Dries out quickly after rain.
Evergreen These plants do not lose their leaves or needles in the winter. There may
be some annual shedding of old needles (as in pine) but the entire plant does not go
bare.WHAT ARE INVASIVE PLANTS?
Some non-native plant species become “overachievers,” thriving in their new habitats without the insects and
diseases that would normally control their growth. Once established in natural areas, they outcompete native
species and become a major threat to native habitats. Some invasive plants have escaped from our home gardens
and public plantings into natural areas and cause profound environmental and economic damage. Each state has
developed a list of problematic plants. Some are even illegal to sell. Please learn about the species considered in-
vasive in your area, generate a list of the invasives on your property, and create a plan for eliminating them.
KNOW THEM, DON’T GROW THEM
The list below includes the most common invasive plants in New England. The highlighted plants are still widely
available through nurseries, catalogs, and the internet. For a more complete list of invasive species, state-by-state
lists of prohibited invasive plants, recommended alternatives, and information about removing invasive plants,
visit http://www.newenglandwild.org/images/protect/Invasive%20Brochure%20Reduced%20File%20Size.pdf
List of common invasive plants in New England How you can help:
• Learn which plants are invasive in your state.
• Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata)
• Purchase and grow only non-invasive plants.
• Bishop’s weed (Aegopodium podagraria) • Ask your local nursery or garden shop to
• Blunt-leaved privet (Ligustrum obtusifolium) stop selling invasive plants.
• Inform your community about invasive plants.
• Burning bush (Euonymus alatus)
• Get your garden club involved.
• Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) • Make an invasive plant display for your
elementary school and library.
• Common reed (Phragmites australis)
• Volunteer to help control invasive plants in
• Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) your region.
• Glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus) • Take a class on invasives.
(www.newenglandwild.org/learn)
• Himalayan jewelweed (Impatiens glandulifera)
• Educate your neighbors to avoid repeated
• Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) infestations on your property.
• Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) • Join New England Wild Flower Society to
support native plant conservation.
• Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica)
• Japanese stilt grass (Microstegium vimineum) Controlling invasive plants:
• Mile-a-minute vine (Persicaria perfoliatum) • Pull and dig herbaceous plants with woody
stems less than 1" diameter
• Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora)
• Use a weed wrench for stems up to 3" diameter.
• Norway maple (Acer platanoides) This device pulls the plant, roots, and suckers.
• Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) • Cut and mow continually to remove as much
leafy material as possible. This interrupts the
• Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
plant’s ability to photosynthesize.
• Swallow-worts (Cynanchum louiseae and C. rossicum) • Use biological controls for purple loosestrife
(Lythrum salicaria). The USDA has approved the
• Shrub-like honeysuckles
Galerucella beetle for L. salicaria control. This
(Lonicera morrowii, L. x bella,
beetle is very specific to this plant and will travel
L. maackii, and L. tatarica) great distances to find it.
• Dispose of invasives properly. Put cuttings
• Water chestnut (Trapa natans)
in a black plastic trash bag and let sit in the sun
• Water-milfoils (Myriophyllum aquaticum, for 4-6 weeks, then dispose of trash bags. Never
put cuttings of invasives into your compost pile
• M. heterophyllum, and M. spicatum)
or your town’s compost.
• Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus)Rosra • For chemical treatments, please consult
The highlighted plants are still widely available through www.newenglandwild.org.Treatments for plants
nurseries, catalogs and the internet. For a more complete list near wetlands are especially troublesome to the
of invasive species, state by state lists of prohibited invasive environment and should be undertaken only
plants, recommended alternatives and information about under the supervision of a certified professional.
removing invasive plants, visit www.newenglandwild.org/
protect/invasive-plants.
This information is excerpted from the New England Wild Flower Society brochure Invasive Plants.Farm, Garden and Landscaping Helpers:
*Tax is already included in all of these items for purchase.*
The Earth Machine Composting Bin $63.00
Converts grass, leaves and table scraps into an abundant supply of rich garden soil. This large
80 gallon capacity composter is made of recycled plastic. It is durable, rodent resistant, has a twist
locking lid for easy function and includes a 10 year warranty. Composting is an amazingly easy way
for you to make a difference. In less than ten minutes a week, you can:
• reduce the amount of household garbage you generate by 25% or more – that’s less tax dollars spent on
collection and disposal.
• create wheelbarrows full of valuable compost to add to your garden, lawn, trees, shrubs and house
plants.
• A family using an Earth Machine™ can divert over 500 pounds of kitchen scraps and yard waste each year.
• That's over one billion pounds of garbage transformed into valuable compost for our gardens each and every
year!
Kitchen Scrap Pail - an indoor companion to the Earth Machine Composting Bin $13.00
Strong, durable plastic, with an ergonomically designed handle for easy carrying and emptying
into the Earth Machine. 2 gallon capacity with a sealing hinged lid.
Recycled Rain Barrel $78.00
60 gallon recycled food grade barrel directs water away from your foundation and reduces runoff that adds
to storm water problems. It collects and stores water for you, providing an ample supply of water during
drought periods or peak summer usage, which saves an average of 1,300 gallons of tap or well water
during summer months. It has a removable intake screen to keep debris and mosquitoes out and connects
to drip irrigation, soaker and garden hoses to water your plants. Available in grey, which
prevents light transmission and inhibits algae growth.
Plantskydd Organic Deer Repellent
Plantskydd, an organic animal repellent to provide long lasting year round protection
for your farm, orchards, trees, gardens and landscaping. It is effective against deer,
rabbits, voles, elk, moose, squirrels, chipmunks and many other animals. It is
rain-resistant and lasts for up to six months. It is organic and OMRI certified for
use in organic food production. Not sold in stores. Made in the USA.:
• Convenient One Quart Spray Bottles $23.00
• 2.2 Pound Soluble Powder Concentrate $46.00
• 1.32 Gallon Jugs $60.00
• 1 Pound Granular Shaker $12.00
• 3 Pound Granular Bag $28.00
Birdhouses (made locally)
• Handmade Bluebird Houses $12.00
• Handmade Wood Duck Boxes $35.00
• Wood Duck Box Kits $25.00
Marking Flags
Great for driveways, fields, landscaping, surveying or any area that needs to be clearly marked.
3 feet length:
• 100 for $20.00
• 50 for $12.00
• 25 for $8.00
Mesh Tree Shelter Sleeves
Protection sleeves for your new trees.
• 4 foot sleeve with 2 bamboo stakes $2.50 per set.
• $1.00 per set when purchasing 20 sets or more.
Books and Maps
• Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Waterproof Maps & Guides:
• Full Map $9.00
• East Branch of the Penobscot River Map $9.00
• “Forest Trees of Maine” Books $16.00
• Maine Woods Forever “Wildness Within Wildness Without” Books $31.60
Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District Hats $12.00
Soil Test Kits and Water Test Kits are both available free of charge!Piscataquis County Soil and Water
Conservation District’s
2021 Annual Tree & Plant Sale
Pick-up Date: Saturday, May 8, 2021
Time: 9am to 12 noon
Place: Law Farm Nature Trails, Lee Cemetery Rd. Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.
Name: _______________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________
Phone:_______________________________________________
E-mail:_______________________________________________
CASH OR CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO PCSWCD MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS
Haley’s Inc. 207-876-4412
Number of Description Price per Total Price
Plants/ Package
product
Subtotal __________________________
Submit orders to:
Piscataquis County SWCD 5.5% Sales Tax _____________________
(On plants, trees & shrubs only)
42 Engdahl Drive
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 5.5% Handling Charge________________
Phone (207) 564-2321 (based on subtotal)
Extension 3 Total _____________________________
Email: in- (For office use only) Order Number: ______ Amount Paid: ________You can also read
