Winter Cove Farm

Located just outside Bangor, Winter Cove Farm has dedicated itself to providing the healthiest fruit-producing plants, shrubs, and trees suitable for cold growing zones. Known for their experimental orchard in Winterport, Maine, they have been testing and growing a variety of fruit trees that can withstand extreme climates, from -20 degrees Fahrenheit in winter to summer heat in the 90s. Their commitment to quality and resilience has earned them a loyal customer base.

Winter Cove Farm employs regenerative farming practices, focusing on growing and harvesting only those trees and plants that have proven to thrive in their experimental orchard. They emphasize the importance of hardy fruit trees that do not require excessive watering or maintenance, ensuring that their trees are well-adapted to challenging climates. The farm avoids the use of chemicals and fertilizers, promoting a natural and poison-free approach to orchard care. Their step-by-step systems guide customers in mimicking nature, planning and spacing their orchards, and using companion planting techniques.

Winter Cove Farm offers bareroot plants for sale both online and at their annual plant sale. Customers can pre-order through their website and choose to have items shipped or picked up at the nursery. They provide an exclusive 'Ultimate Guide to Growing Plants in a Simple, Natural, and Poison-Free Orchard' with every order, ensuring that customers have the knowledge to care for their plants. The farm also educates new fruit growers through their free guide 'The 5 Easiest Fruits to Grow'. Their trees are known for being more cold-hardy and having a lower risk of transplant shock compared to potted trees from big box stores.