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Author |
: Ann Ralph |
Publisher |
: Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages |
: 169 |
Release |
: 2015-01-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781603428897 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1603428895 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Synopsis Grow a Little Fruit Tree by : Ann Ralph
Grow your own apples, figs, plums, cherries, pears, apricots, and peaches in even the smallest backyard! Ann Ralph shows you how to cultivate small yet abundant fruit trees using a variety of specialized pruning techniques. With dozens of simple and effective strategies for keeping an ordinary fruit tree from growing too large, you’ll keep your gardening duties manageable while at the same time reaping a bountiful harvest. These little fruit trees are easy to maintain and make a lovely addition to any home landscape.
Author |
: Karl Pieber |
Publisher |
: Schiffer Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2014 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0764344889 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780764344886 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis Espalier Fruit Trees for Wall, Hedge, and Pergola by : Karl Pieber
Construction tips, a list of tools and materials required, and other information on the planting of different fruit species, their upbringing and shaping. Learn how to combat the most common fruit tree diseases and pests, and develop a knowledge of habitat requirements and care .
Author |
: Orin Martin |
Publisher |
: Ten Speed Press |
Total Pages |
: 290 |
Release |
: 2019-08-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780399580024 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0399580026 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Fruit Trees for Every Garden by : Orin Martin
Written by the long-time manager of the renowned Alan Chadwick Garden at the University of California, Santa Cruz, this substantial, authoritative, and beautiful full-color guide covers everything you need to know about organically growing healthy, bountiful fruit trees. WINNER OF THE AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BOOK AWARD For more than forty years, Orin Martin has taught thousands of apprentices, students, and home gardeners the art and craft of growing fruit trees organically. In Fruit Trees for Every Garden, Orin shares--with hard-won wisdom and plenty of humor--his recommended fruit varieties and techniques for productive trees, including apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot, nectarine, sweet cherry, orange, lemon, fig, and more. If you crave crisp apples, juicy peaches, or varieties of fruit that can never be found in the store, they are all within reach in your own backyard. Whether you have one tree or a hundred, Orin gives you all the tools you need, from tree selection and planting practices to seasonal feeding guidelines and in-depth pruning tutorials. Along the way, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of organic gardening and soil stewardship: compost, cultivation, cover crops, and increasing biodiversity for a healthier garden. This book is more than just a gardening manual; it's designed to help you understand the why behind the how, allowing you to apply these techniques to your own slice of paradise and make the best choices for your individual trees. Filled with informative illustrations, full-color photography, and evocative intaglio etchings by artist Stephanie Martin, Fruit Trees for Every Garden is a striking and practical guide that will enable you to enjoy the great pleasure and beauty of raising homegrown, organic fruit for years to come.
Author |
: Alan Buckingham |
Publisher |
: Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
Total Pages |
: 354 |
Release |
: 2010-04-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781405353861 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1405353864 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Synopsis Grow Fruit by : Alan Buckingham
Fantastic fruit you can grow yourself, in e-book format From ripe berries bursting with juice, to apples, plums or cherries, it's easy to grow your own fruit, no matter how little room you have. Follow foolproof, step-by-step advice and all the practical know-how you need to fill your fruit bowl with home-grown produce. Choose from more than 50 different crops - from apples to strawberries and walnuts to whitecurrants. Use the quick-reference year planner to work out when to plant, prune and harvest and master the easy-to-follow techniques for all levels of expertise and every type of growing space - from allotments and greenhouses to patios and roof terraces. You don't need green fingers to grow great fruit.
Author |
: Harry Baker |
Publisher |
: Trafalgar Square Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 191 |
Release |
: 1999 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1840001534 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781840001532 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Synopsis Growing Fruit by : Harry Baker
Produced in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, the titles in this series have become standard works of practical gardening reference. Each book is illustrated with easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations that clearly guide the reader through all the essential techniques of successful gardening. This manual supplies information on growing conventional and more exotic fruits, from soft, tree, and warm temperate fruits to nuts and currants.
Author |
: Wade Muggleton |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 160 |
Release |
: 2021-12-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1856232956 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781856232951 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Orchard Book by : Wade Muggleton
Wonderlands of bounty and beauty, orchards offer an abundance of fruit in a wildlife haven full of diversity. A well-managed orchard works with nature to provide maximum harvest for minimal effort. Wade Muggleton has distilled 20 years of orchard know-how into this practical handbook to help you plan, plant and manage your orchard, whatever your garden size or budget. With his expert guidance you can have an orchard on any plot--garden, yard, allotment or smallholding--and both maximise your harvest and minimise your outlay. The book covers: Rootstocks and fruit varieties Planting plans Maintenance strategies Pruning Propagation Eco-friendly pest and disease management Harvesting Storing Preserving the harvest The diversity, history and heritage of apples and other fruit trees is fascinating, and Wade's passion for them is infectious. Let him draw you into a world of apples and pears, walnuts and cobnuts, cherries and plums; of ancient varieties such as quince, medlar and mulberry; and even of juicy apricots, figs and peaches. Imagine having organic fruit all year round from your own little nature haven and use Wade's tried and tested experience to create your perfect orchard.
Author |
: Melissa K. Norris |
Publisher |
: Harvest House Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 225 |
Release |
: 2020-01-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780736977623 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0736977627 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Family Garden Plan by : Melissa K. Norris
Grow a Year’s Worth of Food for Your Family Do something good for your loved ones by learning how to plant a garden that will yield wholesome, organic fruits and vegetables in surprisingly less space than you would think. Melissa K. Norris, fifth-generation homesteader and host of the popular Pioneering Today podcast, walks you through each step of the process, including how to decide which food crops are best for your area and family plan your garden to maximize the space you have protect your garden from common pests and diseases naturally determine when your fruits and vegetables are ready to be harvested improve soil health with simple techniques like crop rotation and backyard composting Sharing the same practices and techniques from her homestead, Melissa shows you how easy it can be to raise a year’s worth of produce at home. Simple-to-follow charts, worksheets, and photographs are provided throughout to help you through every phase of the gardening process. You can enjoy good eating and greater well-being for you and your family.
Author |
: Anon |
Publisher |
: Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages |
: 45 |
Release |
: 2016-09-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781473354852 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1473354854 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Guide to All Aspects of Apple Growing for Amateurs by : Anon
This vintage book is a detailed guide to growing apples, specially designed for the novice Written in simple, plain language and full of useful illustrations and invaluable tips, this guide constitutes a must-read for prospective growers. Contents include: “Stocks”, “Types of Trees to Plant”, “Soil and Planting”, “Feeding of Apples”, “General Hints on the Pruning of Fruit Trees”, “Pruning of Newly Planted Apples”, “Pruning of Established Apples”, “Pruning of Cordons and Espaliers”, “Pruning of Tip Bearing Varieties”, “Thinning of Apples”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit and vegetables.
Author |
: Stella Otto |
Publisher |
: Ottographics |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2015-11-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0963452045 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780963452047 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Backyard Orchardist by : Stella Otto
Discusses how to grow fruit trees in a garden or backyard, including such considerations as tree selection, planting and early care, growing fruit in containers, and pest and disease control.
Author |
: David Schlabach |
Publisher |
: Carlisle Press (OH) |
Total Pages |
: 90 |
Release |
: 1999 |
ISBN-10 |
: CORNELL:31924097806545 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Synopsis Backyard Fruit Production by : David Schlabach
Utilize your backyard so it becomes productive and useful . . . Attain self-sufficiency without adding more acres . . . Discover the delight and convenience of tree-ripened fruit . . . Enjoy a safe, healthful harvest of season-long goodness.This illustrated guide reveals the possibility of fruit growing success using a nurseryman's common sense approach to home-orcharding. It contains a basic step-by-step format to take you from planting to harvesting.Whether you are an optimistic beginner or an experienced fruit grower . . . if you appreciate earth-sensitive methods . . . this book is for you!