Updates From The Farm

History Cloud Mountain's nursery began in 1978 when Tom and Cheryl Thornton, the original founders, began selling extra fruit trees that were being grafted and grown at the farm. The nursery soon expanded into other edible, fruiting, and ornamental plants and became a...

It’s with a grateful and heavy heart that we share news about changes at Cloud Mountain Farm Center. While we will still operate our nursery, agricultural education program, and processing facilities in 2025, our fruit program will be on hold. Learn more about this...

Here at Cloud Mountain's Nursery, we're looking forward to a new year of garden and orchard plants! Below is our best estimate of when we expect to have new crops available to order through the website and in person at the nursery: Grapes, some cane fruit, manzanitas:...

We're sharing this blog from Katie Pencke of Alluvial Farms and her "appreciation for the people who dedicate their time and talents to creating environments where others can thrive—especially in education". Alluvial Farms is one of the participating farm partners in...

As we move through another growing season, we’re reminded of the vital role that our community plays in supporting a resilient local food system. From skill-sharing at Fruit Trees 101 workshops to providing locally-grown, organic fruit at the farmers market, Cloud...

While the rains have officially arrived and the days have darkened, there’s still fresh fruit to eaten, stored, baked, and enjoyed. One of our favorite late-season fruits is the Melrose apple. It’s a cross of Jonathan and Red Delicious apples, and was first developed...