2019 program guide & nursery catalog come learn with us Part of Sustainable Connections’ Food & Farming Program. cloud mountain farm center cloud mountain farm center – 2019 community | education | sustainability table of contents prices effective through June 1, 2019 learning opportunities.................. 2-3 quince ..................................... 25 gift cards workshop schedule...................... 6-9 raspberries ................................ 18 custom propagation ..................... 23 rhubarb .................................... 25 Cloud Moun- seaberry ................................... 25 tain gift cardss fruit plants strawberries .............................. 18 make a greatt gift for thee almonds ................................... 19 szechuan pepper ......................... 25 garden enthusiast in your life! Available apples .................................. 12-14 tea ..........................................25 for purchase online or by phone. Gift cards apricots .................................... 15 walnuts .................................... 19 are redeemable online or at the Center. aronia ..................................... 24 yuzu ichandrin citrus .................... 25 asparagus ..................................24 autunm olive ..............................24 ornamental plants shipping plants blackberries ...............................20 fl owering garden trees. ............. 27-28 We ship from February 15 through mid- blueberries ............................ 18-19 garden trees for foliage & form ....... 29 April, and again in early October, weather cherries ................................ 16-17 japanese maples ..................... 30-32 permitting. We will only ship when we feel currants ............................... 22-23 broadleaf evergreen shrubs ........ 32-34 confi dent that the plants will arrive in good elderberries ............................... 24 conifers ................................ 35-37 condition. Some plants have very restricted fi gs ......................................... 24 climbing vines ............................ 38 shipping seasons for that reason. When we goji berry ..................................24 perennials & herbs ................... 38-39 confi rm your order, we will try to specify gooseberries .......................... 22-23 deciduous shrubs ..................... 40-42 the ship date that we feel is best. We do grapes ..................................21-22 rhododendrons ....................... 42-44 not cold store plants. If you are in the hazelnuts .................................. 19 pacifi c nw natives .................... 44-45 Midwest, on the east coast, or in Alaska, honeyberry ................................ 24 we may not be able to ship you dormant kiwi .........................................20 plants during your prime planting season. medlar ..................................... 25 volunteer opportunities Why is shipping so expensive? We ship mulberry................................... 25 Volunteering at the Center is a great USPS priority mail, and shipping is cal- nectarines ................................. 15 way to make a difference while en- culated by the USPS zones. Although it is olive ........................................ 25 gaging with the local horticultural expensive, by shipping Priority Mail, we pears, asian ............................... 15 and agricultural community. While can be sure the plants arrive quickly and pears, european ..........................14 volunteering at Cloud Mountain, you in good shape. Fruit and nut trees often pears, hybrid ............................. 15 can expect to gain hands-on education ship in boxes that are 60" x 8" x 8". These peaches ................................... 15 while meeting new people and working boxes are oversized and considered 20 persimmons ............................... 25 in our beautiful setting. lbs, no matter how light they are, and in plums ...................................... 16 zones 4-8 also incur a balloon charge. We Interested? Look for our volunteer op- ship to all states within the U.S., limited portunities on the Whatcom Volunteer cloud mountain farm center by weather and each state’s agricultural Center website at: www. whatcom- restrictions. At this time, we do not ship online! volunteer.org to other countries. For additional plant listings and more Looking to volunteer as a large group information about Cloud Mountain Farm or corporate party? The more the Center, visit our website at: merrier! growing information www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Please contact the Center for more Our mission includes education, and You can check plant availability and place information at 360.966.5859. we have a wealth of informational orders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. handouts on growing fruit and orna- mental plants available on our website and at the Center. If you’re looking for information on pruning apples or information on disease management, there’s a handout for that. photo credits in catalog: Addie Candib, Jane Clark, David Hoffman, Dave Maczuga, Terry Maczuga, Kathryn Moran, Diane Padys, Sara Southerland, Tom Thornton 2019 program guide & nursery catalog cloud mountain farm center community | education | sustainability a new era for Cloud Mountain Farm Center It’s an exciting new year, and we are proud to announce Both organizations will continue to offer the same services a new chapter for Cloud Mountain Farm Center. In late you have come to know and love, now furthered by the 2018, we merged with close partner nonprofi t, Sustain- ability to share resources and gain effi ciencies while able Connections. As two impactful, complementary, and increasing our impact in the community. collaborative nonprofi ts that further our community’s Thank you for your support of growing a vibrant community goals for a vibrant and sustainable local and regional in NW Washington and your commitment to education and food economy, we have joined forces in order to deliver a thriving local food system! more community benefi t and preserve the longevity of the organization. “The nexus from the beginnings of Cloud Mountain are Cloud Mountain Farm Center and Sustainable Connec- based on valuing the signifi cance and the important tions’ Food & Farming Program have a long history of choice we make as a culture in supporting rural small collaboration, and both organizations work to develop a landholders who work the land. These principles vibrant and sustainable local food economy by supporting played a foundational role in the impetus in forming local farmers, generating new market opportunities, and the non-profi t Cloud Mountain Farm Center and encouraging our community to always Eat Local First. continue to provide a great deal of inspiration to Together, we will provide high-quality education and the thousands of visitors, customers and students technical assistance that helps farmers, home gardeners, who pass through annually. Sustainable Connections value-added food producers, distributors, restaurants, is an inspired organization. I look forward this new caterers, grocery retailers, farmers markets, and food opportunity and know this merger will carry this serving institutions be more successful and help all com- important work forward!” munity members access more local food. ~Tom Thornton, CMFC co-founder Sustainable Connections & Cloud Mountain staff and board donate online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 1 cloud mountain farm center 2019 program guide & nursery catalog community | education | sustainability Joining forces to build a vibrant local food system management skills through an integrated classroom a huge part of our mission is and hands-on curriculum. education: • Incubator Program • Supporting new farmers to grow successful Supporting new farms with land, shared businesses. infrastructure, and expertise. • Training farm interns and providing an incredible diversity of experiences from nursery production to hundreds of varieties of fruits and vegetables. • Being a resource for everyone to become a “grower” in their own backyard. • Supporting our community in knowing their farmer, where their food comes from, and just how important it is to eat local fi rst. Incubator farmers Anna & Jared with Slanted Sun Farm • Food To Bank On Our beginning farmer business training program, supporting new farmers in growing their businesses; and connecting to mentors, markets, and food Interns and staff work together banks. training new farmers community education & resources Growing a sustainable food system from the ground up, starting with the next generation of farmers. Connecting our community to local farms and food • Internship Program • Resources to fi nd local farms and food Our 8-month, full-time paid internship teaches We love making it easy to fi nd local food. Check essential agricultural production and out the new online Eat Local First Food Atlas (www. Page 2 www.sustainableconnections.org 2019 program guide & nursery catalog cloud mountain farm center community | education | sustainability eatlocalfi rst.org), as well as printed copiers of expanding markets for local farmers & the Food & Farm Finder, Community Supported food businesses Agriculture Farm List, and more. Creating relationships to bring more local food into the marketplace • Connecting producers with buyers We connect local chefs and food buyers with local farmers and food producers through an annual Farm-to-Table Conference, farmer/chef meet-up events, and Chef Farm Tours throughout