I am certain there are others closer to you than I, but I can suggest a fun day trip down to Matthews and Renfro Hardware. It is a trip back in time to the local hardware/seed store. They have several varieties of fruit trees and are very helpful. They even have chickens in the back.

I don't know of many places that sell nut trees in Georgia, however Johnsons Nursery is in Elijay. It is not organic but I also do not know of any fruit tree nurseries that are. Lawson's apples are in Ballground Georgia. Hidden Springs is in Tennessee. I really want to go there sometime! You can order such a wide variety but sometimes you must order a year ahead so they can graft for you. I know they have an herb seller at the Chattanooga farmers market and that some of the local farms sell vegetable plants.

Hi, I just found this thread and with it, some great ideas for some new places to try. We live on the North Shore (MA) on the seacoast just south of the the MA/NH line. Here are our favorites: Our Favorite: NunanÂs Florist and Greenhouse 269 Central Street, Georgetown, MA 01833 www.nunans.com (978) 352-2927â Great variety of annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs, trees, vines, ferns, native plants, fruit trees, and unusual plants as well. They also have mulch, lots of gorgeous statuary, garden furniture, and a large and airy shop with every doo dad and tool you can imagine, and a full service florist shop. Prices are excellent and at the end of the season, you can get some amazing bargains. First Runner Up: Corliss Brothers Nursery 31 Essex Rd. Ipswich , MA 01938 http://www.corlissbros.com (978) 356-5422 Long time family owned nursery  they have great sales, an email "club", and you can find some wonderful things here. ItÂs a hike for us but we make the trip at least a couple of times a year. Second Runner Up: Wolf Hill 60 Turnpike Road, Ipswich, MA 01938 www.wolfhillgardencenter.com (978) 356-6342 Lots of perennials that you donÂt see in some of the larger nurseries. All kinds of "different" and unusual garden knick knacks and furbelows. Staff is vert knowledgeable and helpful. Their "first" store was in Gloucester but the Ipswich site is closer to us. CanÂt compare them, as we have never gone to Gloucester, but weÂve gotten some great plants at the Ipswich store plus some fabulous statuary. First Choice for Water Garden Suppliers and Guidance Country Gardens 157 Central Street, Rowley, MA 01969 http://www.countrygardens-rowley.com (800)628-0565 (978) 948-2124 Water garden specialists and our only place to shop for things for our pond. They are the expertÂs experts and both Bill and Lisa are always there, always ready to offer guidance and advice, and answer questions. They sponsor a large regional two day pond tour each year in June. First Choice for herbs, heirloom tomatoes, and herbal products. The Herb Farmacy 30 Elmwood Street, Salisbury, Massachusetts 01952 http://www.theherbfarmacy.com (978)834-7879 Best local source for herbs, vegetable plants, heirloom tomatoes, all organically grown. One thing to remember, they accept cash and checks but no credit cards. They give lectures on various topics throughout the area. I attended one sponsored by our local garden club and it was fabulous.

runktrun and DtD would have better information on Martha's Vineyard (and Falmouth which is on the Cape side of the MV ferry), but in general after Labor Day and up to Columbus Day is considered by many (including me) to be the finest weather in this area. A lot of the tourists have gone home with the kids back in school so the beaches are less crowded and cooler. The days are still warm and clear without the August humidity (nights are getting cooler) and traffic is much lighter. Shops and nurseries are still open to cater to the tourists that know to come at that time. I know some New Yorkers who for years have made an annual trip to the Cape in mid-September. Of course, this is also hurricane season, but that's not usually a problem and the advance hurricane forecasts are reliable (they track the storms starting when they're just a mere breeze off the coast of Africa). Claire