How to create and manage an orchard of any size, without costing the Earth. Whether you are a beginner or a practised orchardist, this book contains everything you need to know about how, when and why practical tasks should be carried out to establish a productive orchard, vibrant with wildlife. Whereas traditional orcharding has often focussed solely on productivity, the authors encourage a more sustainable approach, with consideration to wider habitats and the changing climate. Coverage includes: Choosing the best sites and fruit varieties, The importance of pollinators, predators and biodiversity, All about restricted forms – espaliers, stepovers, cordons and fans, Getting pruning right – and at the right time, Grafting explained, Orchard abundance – how not to be overwhelmed at harvest time, Managing fruit tree pests and diseases without toxic chemicals, Orchard lore and traditions Dimensions: (9.9 x 7.7 x 0.65)
Orchards
Author: Andrew Lear, Margaret Lear
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20.16
Condition: New
Isbn: 9780719842368
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Genre: Home and Garden,
Weight: 1.45 Pound Pound
Total Price: $ 20.16
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