CONTAINER DESIGN

Sky Nursery is here to help you succeed as you set out on the deeply rewarding journey of growing your own fruit.

Afraid you'll change your mind once you get home? We can accept returns (with receipt) for trees & shrubs up to 30 days after purchase. Plants must be unplanted, and in original container.

Feeling a little nervous about the big investment? We're proud to offer a guarantee on all Trees & Shrubs against against defects, disease and mislabeling for up to 1 year after date of purchase.

Learn more about our return policy here.

We do our best to carry an abundant selection of starts in their proper seasons. We usually get our first deliveries of a given variety 1-2 weeks before its ideal planting window, and we continue receiving fresh weekly shipments as long as we believe there’s ample time to plant for a quality harvest. Check our seed planting guide to get an idea of when you can expect to see your favorites. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for new arrivals and last-calls, or call to check weekly availability.

YES! If you have existing pots that you'll want help with, either bring the pot in on the day, or bring photos. It's also useful to bring photos of the space you'll be placing the container, and other large feature plantings in the area. 

Questions we'll ask you to ensure we choose the best plants for your space: 

• What is the light like?
• How is your watering? Do you have drip irrigation?
• What are your favorite colors? Plants? Textures?
• What size container would you like? 
• Are you looking for a seasonal update, or a container with year round interest? 
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Choose a high-quality organic, granulated fertilizer. Fertilizers labeled “All-Purpose” or “Vegetable and Herb” will both work well, and we carry several great brands. Soil provides the structure your plants need, but fertilizer is their food. Follow the instructions on the package to add the correct amount to your bed or container. Optionally, you can supplement with a liquid organic fertilizer such as fish emulsion. Most gardeners also need to add a small amount of lime to their beds each year to keep the pH neutral.

You may have heard that blueberries need acidic soil, but use caution before trying to change your soil pH. Most Pacific Northwest gardeners have naturally acidic soil that is just about perfect for blueberries as it is. We typically have to battle this natural acidity when we’re growing plants that prefer a neutral pH, such as most vegetables, by adding lime every year. But we can take a break and enjoy the perfect natural match when we grow acid-lovers like blueberries.

You can plant fruit trees anytime the ground isn’t frozen, but late winter or early spring is an ideal and traditional time. If you plant them while they’re still dormant, they’ll have a chance to settle in before growing their spring leaves. We receive most of our fruit trees for  the year in late January, so you’ll find our best selection in February.

Many berry plants will make plenty of leaves in part-shade, but unfortunately there’s just no substitute for full sun if you want to harvest lots of ripe, well-developed fruits or berries. Producing fruit takes a lot of energy, and plants are solar-powered. Give your fruit trees and berry plants as much sun as you possibly can. If sun is just not an option, there are still other edible plants you can grow in part shade.