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Home » Backyard Nurseries » Is A Virtual Nursery Really Possible?

Is A Virtual Nursery Really Possible?

Updated : January 27, 2015

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Comments

  1. DAN says

    September 15, 2019 at 8:30 am

    Mike
    One Question before I join Backyard Growers Group.
    I need to Know if and the best way to over winter my 1st season potted cuttings . no greenhouse! live in North/West Ohio

    Reply
    • Mike says

      September 16, 2019 at 8:41 am

      Dan,

      The best way is to cover them with white plastic. https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2013/11/over-wintering-protecting-plants-for-the-winter/ and http://backyardgrowers.com/join

      Reply
  2. Robert Campbell says

    January 19, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Mike, Please answer your mail. Some of us would like to know where the forum “Backyard Growers Group” is.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      January 21, 2013 at 4:36 pm

      Mike, If you have my Backyard Growing System, http://freeplants.com/wanted.htm, you should have all the details about where to buy and sell plants online. I only share that info with those who have my system. Thanks for asking. -Mike McGroarty

      Reply
  3. Sharon says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    Hey Mike, I can’t find a link to Mississippi growers.

    Reply
  4. Jim says

    October 27, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    Are there any Canadian members of the board?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      October 28, 2011 at 8:07 am

      Jim, we do have Canadian members and we are always looking for more people to step up and sell plants to our Canadian members. There is a need for that.

      Reply
  5. Lisa from Wisc says

    July 15, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    Also, I love all the coralbells you have growing in your yard. Will they live in zone 4? Can I root cutting from coalbells? I don’t see very many around here.
    Thanks,
    Lisa

    Reply
  6. kathy says

    July 15, 2011 at 11:53 am

    i live in vancouver b.c. do you have any wholesalers in canada because i cannot get them across the border.

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    July 12, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    hey Mike, love you video, I had a beautiful Japanese Elm. Was the green and pinks was so pretty and it got winter kill in 2010 and I lost it ! So bummed !! I now live in the mountains near Glacier Park… Do you think they might grow there? If they will I would love to have two or three from you, plus I know of a few others who might be interested. They live in Kalispell ,Montana and Hungry Horse, Montana…Will be waiting to hear from you.. Oh your puppy dog was cute too!!

    Reply
  8. julie says

    July 10, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    It’s been so hot down here in the south (48 days over 90) I’m wondering if the maples will survive. Should I wait until Sept when it will be cooler?

    Reply
  9. chad adams says

    July 10, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    Yes can you emai me a current site where I can purchase some of those maples please, I live in zone 7. And yes I am a member
    . Thanks. Chad adams

    Reply
  10. max wildflower says

    July 10, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    My son’s Japanese maple is dying after having been nibbled on by deer. He has put a fence around it to prevent further damage. Any further suggestion would be appreciated. Would fertilizing it help?

    Reply
  11. Jan says

    July 10, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    Zone 4 planted a grove of Colorado Blue and Green Ash with honeysuckle on the north (outside) of this grove in 1976. The grove is dying and I have just begun to clean this up. Planted arbovitae in two areas. Have had the Colorado blues cut up from the bottom of some of the trees. Will plant hosta under them next spring.
    Would like to know if Japanese Maples will survive our winters. I live in North Central Iowa. I belong to a local garden club. Perhaps we could combine and work together as a group.
    Any comment would be great.
    Thanks

    Reply
  12. grandpi13 says

    June 22, 2011 at 2:48 am

    I live in Chula vista San Diego I am not sure if these trees are going to survived around here in the summer.??

    Reply
  13. frank says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:42 am

    I SEE THINGS HAVE NOT CHANGED SINCE MY DAYS OF WORKING MY WAY THROUGH COLLEGE IN INDIANA. THE BEST TOOLS WERE SHOWN BY YOU AND I USED THEM FOR MUCH OF 4 YEARS.
    GLAD TO HEAR YOU DON’T USE THEM NOW AT THIS TIME IN YOUR LIFE. BUT IT IS THE BEST WAY TO KEEP IN SHAPE AS A YOUNG BUCK TRYING TO MAKE A COUPLE EXTRA DOLLARS.

    Reply
  14. Mark Fredrick Cleveland, MEDINA,Ohio says

    June 20, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    Romania will be just fine for the trees.Keep them out of severe winds though.

    Reply
  15. [email protected] says

    June 20, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    mike,i have a question…all my fall flowers are getting ready to bloom now.im in southern ohio.will they be alive when fall really does get here?

    Reply
  16. lavendar twist weeping redbud says

    June 20, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    Mike, just wondering how old the Lavendar twist weeping red bud you are standing by is?
    How long ago did you plant it? It looks like it has to be at least 5 or 6 years old or more?
    I am not good at guessing, am just trying to figure out how long it will take to get to that size.
    I love the weeping Japanese Maple you have by your garage as well…Thing is, I am in my 70’s and am not wanting to start trees that will take 10 years to get to the size you have in your yard.
    Thanks so much…. I love your web sight… I visit it often and bought your books for family members. Have a good week my friend . Jo Brown

    Reply
    • Duston says

      June 30, 2011 at 8:35 am

      The lavender twist was planted about 4 years ago but was already a decent size at that time.

      Reply
  17. Getting Together With Other Members says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    How do we go about getting together with other members for a ‘group buy’?

    Reply
  18. [email protected] says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    I need info on Japanese maples. My iPhone does not support the movie app.

    Reply
  19. Gail Walters.. says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    I have always loved and wanted a Japanese Maple. Does anyone know where I can get one at the prices Mike was talking about?????

    Reply
  20. Terrie says

    June 20, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Great , I am so excited !!!! Yea Thank you I am starting

    Reply
  21. don.idler says

    June 19, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    I like what I see. What /How, should I start on a shoe string for a budget. I am in Denver colorado area

    Reply

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