Welcome to our 2025-2026 Fruit Tree Program:
We’ve started our Urban Farm Fruit Tree Education Program for 2025. The way our program works is that we offer fruit tree education throughout the year with monthly fruit tree chats online and then in the fall we schedule our core fruit tree classes.
You can pre-order your fruit trees and keep offering information to help you get prepared. Then, just like with a pumpkin lot at Halloween, we open at the perfect time to plant.
Generally the nursery is only open for about 20 days per year in two “seasons” for you to pick up your pre-ordered fruit trees. However, we do have small item pickup the rest of the year, and we are here for you at fruittrees@urbanfarm.org Download our catalogs for details
STEP 1
LEARN
Let's get planting!
STEP 2
ORDER
All live plants and large items are for
local pick-up only - no shipping.
Online Ordering:
Citrus Limited Pre-ordering in Aug-Sept for September pick up.
Deciduous Pre-ordering open now until for January pick up.
STEP 3
PICK-UP
Let's get you loaded up!
Educational Videos MANY More Videos available in ROOT CAMP!!
Fruit Tree Blog & Podcasts
975: Healthy Plants Start in the Soil with Shota Austin
A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. In this episode explores the foundation of successful gardening: healthy soil. Farmer Greg is joined by Shota Austin from Tank’s Green Stuff to discuss composting, soil biology, and how gardeners in dry climates can transform lifeless dirt into thriving soil ecosystems. They explain how compost introduces life into depleted soils, why organic practices support soil microbiology, and how mulch, compost, and planting mixes work together to build resilient garden beds. The conversation also highlights practical strategies for gardeners, including dechlorinating water, choosing soil inputs wisely, and avoiding common soil-building mistakes.
962: Fruit Trees in the Low Desert or really anywhere for that matter!
A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. Farmer Greg joins Romey Romero on Rosie on the House to break down how to successfully grow fruit trees in the low desert, even during unusually warm winters.
917: Cluck, Bak, Baaa – With Kari Spencer
A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. Romey Romero, Farmer Greg and guest Kari Spencer discussing backyard livestock, primarily chickens and goats, for urban farming. They chat about the benefits of keeping chickens and goats, including eggs, milk, garden pest control, and composting.
905: Growing Fruit Trees Successfully with Farmer Greg – A Rosie Replay
A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. Farmer Greg and Romey Romero discuss essential tips for growing fruit trees. They highlight the optimal time for planting, common mistakes homeowners make—such as planting in gravel or lawns and improper drip irrigation—and advises on best practices
899: The Many Ways To Compost with Greg Peterson- A Rosie Replay
A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. Romey chats with Farmer Greg about the many iterations of composting. urban farming and composting. They discuss Farmer Greg’s journey, his urban farm in central Phoenix, and his involvement in promoting sustainable and regenerative food systems. Emphasis is laid on the critical elements of composting, including the use of woody mulch, leaves, chicken manure, and food scraps.
893: Harvesting the Rain with Brad Lancaster- A Rosie Replay
A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. Romey Romero and Farmer Greg welcome Brad Lancaster, a renowned expert in water harvesting. They discuss Brad’s journey in water harvesting starting from his childhood in Tucson, the practices he developed over the years, and the techniques mentioned in his book. Brad elaborates on practical methods to harvest rainwater efficiently in urban settings, including the creation of basins, curb cuts, and the use of rain gardens. He shares his experiences from global travel, particularly from Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia, which influenced his work and techniques.