Bare Root Trees

Planting Bare Root Trees Benefits of Bare Root Trees: Planting bare-root or bareroot trees can be one of the best bargains in gardening. Many bare root trees have already been growing for two or more years before they’re sold. You’re...

Apples

Apples Sold at Gilby's Ready to Eat: Chestnut Crab, Cortland, Fireside, First Kiss, Frostbite, Haralred, Haralson, Honeycrisp, Macintosh, Pazazz, Riverbelle, SweeTango, Sweet Sixteen, Wealthy, & Zestar. We sell all of our apples by the pound. They are bagged in 6...

Education

We provide a number of a different options for learning more about Apple growing. David brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise but in a friendly down-to-earth manner that even beginners and children can understand. Topics & Classes With the...

Events

Events, Activities & Education. Gilby's celebrates the harvest season in Minnesota with a whole host of activities. These are designed to highlight the wonder of Mother Nature's gift to us - through the enjoyment of naturally grown fruits, vegetables, and...

News

Bare Root Pick Up Extended to 6/1/19

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

These cold spring temperatures are good for extending our bare-root season, offering an extra month...

Fruit Tree Growers Consulting

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019

Call Us - We Offer Free Consulting! Yes Free! Your Guide to Success! Let us...

Learn to Grow Apples – Classes

Topics & Classes David Gilbertson brings a wealth of knowledge...

Bare Root Dwarf, Semi-Dwarf & Standard Trees

Free Fruit Tree Consulting from Gilby’s

Let us help you with:

Your Personal Orchard design.
Selecting Correct Apple Tree for optimal pollination.
Selecting Correct Root-stock to meet your needs.
Experience to be successful growing apples in Zone 3 – 5.
Pollination: Very Important.

- Did you realize that you need to have two different apple trees in the same bloom season to pollinate your apple trees?
- Did you realize that you need Toka plum with your other plum trees to get optimal pollination?

Google Rating
4.8
Based on 16 reviews
Gilby's Nursery & Orchard
4.8
Ben & Andrea Nelson
12:38 14 May 19
There is a lot that goes into growing apple trees. If you simply want to buy a cheap tree, dig a hole, and hope for the best, then Gilby's isn't for you. On the other hand, if you want to understand why you need two different types of apple trees in the same flowering season planted close by each other, if you want to know (and practice on-site) how to make proper pruning cuts for the first swirl of branches, if you want to learn about the most common things that attack apple trees--in short, if you want a good primer on how to grow apple trees, then Gilby's is your place. My wife and I spent 3 really informative hours taking the beginner class (4/20/19). This was after spending quite a bit on time on their website--a really great resource! We've been very pleased with how our 5 trees have been doing.
Gary Klatt
17:36 03 May 19
Wonderful place and people. David and Jeanette Gilby are truly professionals in both tree knowledge and working with people. Great selection of quality trees of many varieties and excellent condition. I’ve planted hundreds of trees over the years and visited many nurseries and they are truly a 10!!!
Bradley Larson
18:53 22 Apr 19
I attended the informational class that was put on 4-20-19. I was very impressed with the amount of knowledge that was presented in a easy to understand format.It was worth every penny and I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to take care of their apple tree's both for the health of tree and to help maximize the number of and quality of the fruit.This class is not just for the big producers but for the people like me who have just a couple of tree's.
K Wicks
15:20 22 Apr 19
Fun apple farm to visit in the fall! Delicious apples. Very friendly and helpful owners and extremely knowledgeable. The classes they offer are very informative.
Scott Gilstad
01:43 22 Apr 19
I discovered Gilby’s in October of 2017and was so impressed with their orchard. I was given a sample of no less than six different apples each with their own distinctive flavor, all delicious. I asked if they sold trees and they said yes, come back in April. They give a class on how to plant your bare root tree and then how to care for your tree to get the best fruit. I was back in April of 2018 and picked up six apple trees and took the class. I returned to take the class again this year to better understand how to properly prune my trees. The owners Janet and David are so knowledgeable about every aspect of growing apples because they have experienced the good and bad through the years. The classes are held partly in the classroom and partly in the orchard with a hands-on opportunity. When you leave you have good handouts and confidence to go back home and care for your tree. I highly recommend Gilbys whether you want some great apples or a new hobby to grow your own great apples.
Stan Overgaard
16:20 21 Apr 19
On Saturday, we attended Gilby’s Apple Growing Workshop; this is our second time attending one. We always learn new and helpful information to help us grow and maintain our own orchards. We especially appreciate the hands-on learning experience as well as the handouts provided. Gilby’s is a professional, well-managed business, and they are always willing to answer questions we have about growing fruit trees. “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple.” Martin LutherStan and Shelley Overgaard
Elizabeth Palmer
05:31 21 Apr 19
My boyfriend and I went to Gilby’s beginner class for apple growing and I could not recomend it more!!!! David was an excellent teacher, very attentive and knowledgeable, and the class was packed with so much info I almost feel like an expert apple farmer already! ;) Thank you to David and everyone at Gilby’s Orchard. I can’t wait to come back out to your place for your hay rides and pumpkin patches in the fall! I really would like a shot at the apple catapult :)
Matt Pitlik
00:08 21 Apr 19
Took the beginner and advanced classes on growing apples, despite knowing next to nothing about it. David’s knowledge and passion for the subject quickly changed that. He really made it fun and he very genuinely wants to help everyone learn, no matter your familiarity or expertise.
Julia Snyder
20:03 20 Apr 19
I attended the beginner class on apple trees. It was a great class. It was packed full of information. The owners are very nice. I would recommend it to anyone.
Jezebel Snyder
17:44 20 Apr 19
David and Janet have very valuable knowledge and are very friendly. Information was easy to understand and overall was a great experience.
Paige Beckel
17:01 20 Apr 19
Great growing classes and great people! Highly recommend!
Amanda Englund
14:00 03 Feb 19
This was alright. I do love their apples. The maze was probably made for very young children. You could see over the top to find your way.
Jonathan Dervetski
03:43 09 Dec 18
Nice orchard. Good variety of diversions and some delicious apples. Friendly folks as well. Worth the trip.
Pamela Harms
17:42 07 Dec 18
Had a great time with the family. Even if weather didn't cooperate.
Jessica Deal
18:42 19 Oct 18
The place is cute and clean, but unaffordable for a family of five. The apples are good, prices are high. Also, you can't pick your own, they are very uptight about it. My kids want to go to an apple orchard to pick and eat an apple off a tree. So some words of advice- leave a few trees for the kids to pick an apple off of, they don't need to be your big money making apples. My kids aren't picky.
Joy Ruzich
20:15 01 Oct 18
Great selection of apples and squash. Fun events during apple season.
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