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To Michigan's Sanilac, St. Clair, and Macomb Counties

2025 Tree Sale Information

Click here to view our 2025 Tree Sale Description Booklet and ordering details.

Sandusky Pickup Ordering

Ordering for Sandusky pickup has been extended until Monday, April 7th at noon!

Blog posts

2025 Tree Sale Information
January 27, 2025
To view our online store: On mobile device- in the top right corner, click the three lines, click shop and begin shopping! On computers & ...
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What is bare root stock?
January 23, 2025
If you've never purchased from a Conservation District before, you might not be familiar with Bare Root stock. Purchasing from a Conservation Distr...
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2025 Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
January 23, 2025
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MDARD Pesticide Certification Website
October 17, 2024
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development has updated their Pesticide Certification Website and made it more user friendly! Check it out!
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Fruit Tree Pruning Resources and Videos
March 27, 2023
CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS FROM 2018 EVENT!!! Many resources were provided by Bob Tritten, MSUE Southeast Michigan Fruit Educator Emeritus, including h...
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Find more resources here!
December 19, 2022
Though we have a diverse staff here at the Blue Water Conservation District, we do not have all the answers to your questions! Here is a list of re...
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Transplanting Trees Successfully
April 01, 2019
Proper care of planting stock often contributes to the survival and growth of the trees. Never store in direct sunlight. Keep trees cool and ou...
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Plantskydd Animal Deterrent
September 20, 2018
Plantskydd is a product we offer that is designed to keep wildlife away from trees and shrubs. This odorous deterrent works for up to 3 months (h...
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Fruit Tree Pruning Guide
September 20, 2018
This 2 page flyer helps describe how to prune older fruit trees for maximum strength and fruit yield (for backyard style orchards)
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