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P.O. Box 520-A
Waterville, Maine 04903 (United States) Fax: (207) 872-8317
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| Positive | nhplanter
Washington, NH
(Zone 5b)
(4 reviews)
November 21, 2009 | I have always had good luck with Fedco seeds, so I decided to order some trees and shrubs from Fedco this past spring. I am usually very reluctant to order live plants through the mail due to bad experiences in the past, but I was pleasantly surprised with my Fedco tree order. The timing of arrival was perfect; the trees and shrubs were very healthy, with plenty of buds, but no leaves. The plants were larger than expected and did very well over the summer after they leafed out. Fedco carries many interesting varieties of trees and shrubs and has excellent prices. | | Positive | toomanypotatoes
Perry, MI
(17 reviews)
June 10, 2009 | I ordered raspberry canes, three bundles. Nearly 36 plants and all but one growing nicely. | | Positive | WVMHP
Divide, CO
(3 reviews)
January 23, 2009 | I just can't say enough good about this company!! For the past dozen years I have purchased super-hardy, short-season fruit trees and berries from numerous mail-order nurseries. These guys are BY FAR the best. Last year I received a Stacyville pear, a La Crescent plum, and a Centennial crabapple. They were large, nicely branched, well-pruned, beautiful in-tact root systems, extremely well-packed, and they are thriving. Their printed catalog is a joy to receive in the winter--though it is also nice to be able to order online through their website. If you can find what you're looking for from Fedco, do yourself a favor and don't buy it anywhere else! You'll be so thrilled with the plants and service you receive, and you'll feel good about buying from a company that supports small growers. They also offer a large selection of certified organic cultivars and regional heirloom varieties. Happy planting! | | Positive | native
Anson, ME
(3 reviews)
September 29, 2007 | This isn't your average tree/seed/bulb company. Not only do they provide superior products, and are a *super friendly*, responsive, caring company to deal with, but they also buy root stock, seed, and bulbs from small time growers and allow YOU the customer to choose where to put your money. So if supporting the small farmer is important to you (which I assume it is for most people) there's a simple system for making sure your seeds/trees/bulbs come from that source. How cool is that?! They have an amazing selection of seeds- from super resistant genetically modified to organic to rare heirlooms. Also, every single item- from beets to apples- is thoughtfully, accurately described, making the catalogs as entertaining as they are useful as a referrence guide. Also, they sell tons of great growing tools and supplies- and the largest selection of potato varieties I've seen! One of my favorite parts about winter is cuddling up with those fat, richly illustrated Fedco catalogs and some graph paper, planning and re-planning next season's veggie garden. And then finally, after exhausting every new whim and idea, going to their ultra-convenient website to order everything with ease. The bulk of what's growing on this farm- 5 varieties of raspberries, about 15 varieties of apples (including rootstock and scion wood obtained from their special early spring sale), several pears, peaches, blackberries, all of the perrenials I started from seed, herbs, elderberries, a willow, 4 plums plus 3 beach plums, all of the veggies I start from seed- came from Fedco- and there's good reason for that. They're just the best place around! | | Positive | balsamfir
Jay, NY
(Zone 4a)
(5 reviews)
May 23, 2007 | I've ordered from them several times. The plants have done very well and were very reasonable. The catalog is particularly informative and nicely illustrated. I keep it. | | Positive | VirginiaHokie
Wytheville, VA
(4 reviews)
April 26, 2007 | Ordered 11 apple trees, received 9, with a note that they were 'sold out' of the other 2 selections. This was my only communication from Fedco, including when I placed order...Several weeks after I ordered trees, I wrote to confirm that they received same. Now, the 9 trees that I received are gorgeous, and all leafed-out already...No visible signs of damage or infestations, and they are larger than trees received from other nurseries, and well-pruned...I am very satisfied with my purchase, and will order many more from them. | | Positive | kattrox
Floyds Knobs, IN
(Zone 6b)
(15 reviews)
April 10, 2006 | I received my lilacs and lemon lilies today. Hugh lilacs already budding and lilies with growth! The lemon lilies are hard to find but Fedco had them. Packed with care, great prices and reasonable shipping cost. I am very pleased! | | Positive | hwparker
Campton, NH
(1 review)
March 13, 2006 | I have ordered trees from Fedco for more than several years and have been very happy with the trees and service; and with their prompt replies to my questions. | | Positive | Organsmo
Limington, ME
(2 reviews)
May 27, 2004 | I have purchased trees, shrubs and bulbs for the last three years. I like going to Fedco to pick up my order and see what else is available. The staff are always helpful and have soil on their hands! Their products are unique and the ones I have used have been great.
Last year I purchased a Donald Wyman crabapple on the advise of one of the staff. It was bareroot, about three feet tall and rather sparse. It filled out as the year went on and grew about 15" to 18". This year it was loaded with flowers - the catalog description was "the bloom is so intense, the tree looks like one massive flower." It was right on!
I also purchased two Wentworth highbush cranberries. These were about two feet high and bareroot. They grew well and this year look great with clusters of flowers that will turn into berries.
The hops vine from last year is taking over as stated; the rugosa roses are lush and full and other items are all healthy. Last winter was extremely rough and I lost an andromeda and had a lot of winterkill on other plants purchased from other places.
This year I got several Nanking cherry bushes, a mock orange, some asparagus (little shoots poking up), a honeysuckle and a peach tree. They are looking fine especially after all our recent rain but I can't wait for the next couple of years to see the results of these plants.
Fedco also has great soil amendments and organic fertilizers. | | Neutral | oswald
Wausaukee, WI
(16 reviews)
May 18, 2004 | Placed a small order in January for early April delivery; arrived on time, well packed, but one tree dead and dry, surprised that no one noticed when packing. Filled out a form for refund, but so far heard nothing. Ordering procedure somewhat complicated for no apparent reason.
On May 21st, 2004, oswald changed the rating from neutral to positive and added the following:
Received refund today, May 21, 2004 with a "Sorry" note and upgraded rating to Positive! Will reorder next season.
On May 21st, 2004, oswald added the following:
Received refund today, May 21, 2004 with a "Sorry" note and upgraded rating to Positive! Will reorder next season.
On April 17th, 2005, oswald changed the rating from positive to neutral and added the following:
Early April, as requested, received three American Chestnuts girdled by voles (?) and tinder-dry. Same happened with a plum last year. Requested refund, will see what happens.
On April 27th, 2005, oswald added the following:
Refund received promptly. |
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