these trees and shrubs are ready to go, they want to be in the ground now, PLANT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. between pick-up and planting, keep the roots moist/covered in a shady spot as to not stress out the plant. this could look like burying them in the dirt for a few days if need be. dip in water before planting, or leave in water up to 12 hours (but no more)

as with planting anything, you want to dig a hole so that the plants roots fit comfortably inside to ensure the roots have space to comfortably become established. dig a hole deep enough that you can bury the tree to the crown of the tree (the area between the top of the roots and where the trunk begins. don't bend or squish the roots, if they don't fit, dig a deeper and bigger hole and fill in with the dirt from digging. if the soil is dry, give the tree a few watering cans of water. we recommend marking your trees (even though you think you'll remember what and where you planted them, your future self will thank you), we usually put a few shovelfuls of compost or manure on top and cover this with mulch (hay, straw, woodchips, leaves).

If you can not plant right away place the cuttings in a plastic bag wrapped in a damp paper towel and place in the fridge or cold room. When ready to plant place with the cut (angled) end in the soil and bury about 75% in the ground. We usually plant about 1 inch apart for the first year and then move them to a permanent location once they are dormant in the fall. They can be planted as soon as the soil in thawed (even a febuary/march thaw) the cold will not hurt them. If you notice the buds starting to swell they need to be planted ASAP. Generally about 60-80% of cuttings will take. Once planted mulch and water well, continue watering during dry spells.

To stratify seeds you simulate winter by giving them a cold/damp period. Begin by mixing the seeds with damp sand, soil, peat moss or sawdust  in a plastic bag and placing in the refrigerator or a cold room. Most fruit and nut trees need a minimum or 2-3 months in order to break dormancy. Check in periodically for sprouting before planting. Once the weather warms up (or the seeds started sprouting) plant outside in or if its still cold in a pot. We plant quite densly (1/2 – 1 inch apart), label, water & mulch well. 

tubers can be stored in damp sand, sawdust or soil in the fridge or a cold dark room. don’t let them freeze!
once they start sprouting or the temperatures warm up, you can plant on their sides about 1-2” deep. mulch well and keep moist until they sprout.
most are quite hardy & can survive light frost once established.