Although many Arbor Day celebrations are being postponed or cancelled due to preventive measures around COVID-19, our seedlings are still available to be ordered and shipped.
Pre-bagged seedlings. If you ordered – or plan to
order – pre-bagged seedlings, our supplier nursery has them all prepared, in
cold storage and ready for shipment. Customers can maintain their pre-bagged
seedlings in cold storage, preferably in the refrigerator, for 4 to 5 weeks. Pre-bagged seedlings can be delivered well
into May, or June 1st at the latest. Be sure to let us know two
weeks in advance if you need to change your current delivery date.
Bare-root seedlings. These must be delivered to you in April, by May 1st at the latest. However, bare-root seedlings will keep a long time, IF the roots are kept moist and cool.
There are several ways to store bare-root seedlings:
- put them in the refrigerator
- plant them in the ground (yes, now is okay!)
- keep them outside in a bucket, a cardboard box,
a plastic plant flat, or other container. If using a container, keep the tops
exposed and cover the roots with a medium such as wood chips, mulch, peat moss,
or potting soil. Be sure to keep the medium moist so the roots do not dry out.
Alternative for Seedling Distribution. We encourage
customers to plan an alternative means of distribution, such as setting a
designated time and drive-up area for seedling pickups or giveaways. Although gatherings
for Arbor Day and Earth Day may be cancelled, being outside is not! Many are
finding comfort in out-of-door activities such as gardening, walking, and
hiking, and we know that planting trees and other plants is good for the soul. With
many schools on hiatus, home learning could include a planting project.
Cancellation policy. If you do need to cancel your
seedling order altogether, we require notice at least two weeks prior to
your delivery. If you do not receive confirmation from us that your order
is cancelled, you will receive the seedlings and are responsible for payment.
Thank you for working with us to be flexible as
we all take a global deep breath and do our best to protect the collective
whole.