Hi, I'm in Central Florida and would really like to get some cuttings from a "Fantastic" or a "Wilma" avocado,both would be even better,but it seems they are only found in Texas and I haven't been able to find a nursery or anyone that would ship me one. Please let me know if you know of anyone or if you can send me some cutting's I'll send you the money for Express Mail.Thanks

Unfortunately, I don't have any pear :( I'd really like to get some European pear for winemaking, but I hear they don't do well in the PNW weather. If you do bring any scions to the GE, the best approach is to cut them in the morning, and put them in a jar of water for the trip so they don't dry out. Cuttings should be last year's new growth (the pieces you'd probably be pruning anyway) generally around the width of a #2 pencil and maybe 10-12 inches in length. Personally I probably wouldn't need more than 2-4 scions of each variety, only because some of my grafts don't take, so I figure if I graft several I'm likely to have at least one survive :) Best, Keith

for cuttings trades, I recommend fruitiers.net (my user name is episag) Not too many of us in Canada, but you might be able to find some cuttings for free. I, myself, have a few cuttings of some disease resistant varieties I could provide (but not much, my trees are still small). My dad has a big Norland, so that one I could provide in bigger amount, except it is an early august apple that only last a month when you pick it up early and keep it in the fridge. Else, you can try that farm in BC, under Scionwood: http://www.appleluscious.com/orchard/ordering.html Orders until the end of March, so hurry, not much time left! :) Good luck! :)

If you are close to southern California you should try the OC CRFG scion exchange in January. There were over 60 varieties available this year.