The Green Barn Nursery
Simple approach, Unique Plants
For more than 30 years the green barn has been involved in the study of organic and cold weather farming. Our years of experience and experimentation have made us the foremost authorities when it comes to hardy fruit trees and plants. Our research and development efforts have enabled us to put together one of the most comprehensive and unique tree collections in the world. This collection is now available to the public.
Most of our customers are surprised at some of the trees that can be grown in cold climate areas, trees such as Asian pears, peaches, kiwis, seedless grapes and walnuts. There are many more fun and unusual trees that can be grown in northern climates. A read through our website will open up endless possibilities to any tree or plant enthusiast.
At The Green Barn Nursery we focus on growing and selling functional trees. This means that each tree has at least one food or environmental related use. We also offer workshops on tree crops, urban farming, Grapes and wine and of course our one of a kind tree grafting and plant auction days to name a few.
Our Seeds and Trees
Our plants and seeds are grown without the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, soil fumigants or GMOs. We do not spray for disease or insects so as to observe and encourage natural resistance. Irrigation is not used so as to promote a strong root system. We do not flash grow our trees with high inputs of NPK chemical fertilizers. We find this more natural growth rate results in smaller trees with a more balanced ratio of root to trunk. This results in a much tougher plant capable of handling the subsequent transplant stress. With ornamental trees it may not be that crucial how it has been grown but with food-bearing trees it makes a lot of sense to buy strong healthy plants.
Research has shown that toxic chemical sprays absorbed by the plant can actually remain in the plant’s tissues for years afterwards. These chemicals can then be trans located into the fruit you eventually eat.
Our trees are dug when they are dormant and thus can be sold bare root in planting season (spring or fall). Bare root trees are light and easy to transport. Our citrus plants are sold in pots. We also have a limited supply of trees in pots as well.
The Green Barn Nursery is a family owned and operated business. It is the nursery division of Windmill Point Farm. Our objective is to make a change in the way Canadians farm, eat and think.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Steven or Robyn at 514-646-1340.