A whole bunch of mixed Q's

rural, WY(Zone 3a)

I have just bought property so I can FINALLY!!! plant all of my fruit trees and vines. I have a bunch of Q's, about hardiness (I'm changing zones) and training vines.
I have 3 species of kiwis, is there a 'best' way to grow them for both ornamental and fruit production? I'm looking for cheap and easy to put up, without pressure treated wood.
I will be planting a tonne of fruit trees which I already have being kept in pots. The water situation makes it best I keep them in pots until fall. I know that is a good time, but will frost heave actually pop them out (they are 5g plus pots), I ask because peaches and apricots, nectarines etc are not the hardiest things to begin with. I don't want to lose anything.
And, there are OLD as heck rasberries and strawberries on site. They are very productive and tasty compared to what I currently grow. I know both have lifespans due to virus and disease, but is this a myth, should I be worried? The books say 'yes' but the plants look great.
Thanks, and undoubtably there will be many more Q's. Dennis

Tonasket, WA(Zone 5a)

Dennis, we are pretty much in same zone. What is your elevation. How far north of the U
S border are you located. I tried to find Whistler on the map but couldn't locate it even tho it is twice as large as my town of Tonasket, WA I have not had a problem with heaving in this area where I have lived all my life. Before my husband died 9 years ago, we had 80 acres of apple orchard, and had operated that orchard for more than 40 years so I have been connected with trees, etc. Also had lots of raspberries and other fruits. I would say as long as the plants look healthy, they should be okay. Mine have not done too well the past couple of years due to late spring frosts. I am at 1450 feet elevation. If I can help in any way let me know. Good luck. Donna

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