Apples and How to Grow Them

Apples and How to Grow Them
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Publisher : Southwater
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1780193157
ISBN-13 : 9781780193151
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis Apples and How to Grow Them by : Andrew Mikolajski

Apples have long been a popular fruit, and can easily be cultivated in your own garden. This authoritative book explains with clear step-by step instructions on the best way to plant, look after and harvest your fruits. To help you choose a suitable variety, there is a visual directory, showing over 400 apple types, in a convenient alphabetical order. A photograph of each apple is shown both cut and whole, there is detailed information on the origin, parentage and appearance of the apple while still on the tree, with a description of the leaves, taste and texture, as well as any other particular points of interest to help with identification and choice.

Apples of Uncommon Character

Apples of Uncommon Character
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : 9781620402276
ISBN-13 : 1620402270
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Apples of Uncommon Character by : Rowan Jacobsen

Presents a recipe-complemented celebration of America's apple renaissance that explores 120 of the fruit's considerable varieties, including the Black Oxford, the Knobbed Russet, and the D'Arcy Spice.

Hello, World! How Do Apples Grow?

Hello, World! How Do Apples Grow?
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Publisher : Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 26
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ISBN-10 : 9780525578758
ISBN-13 : 0525578757
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Hello, World! How Do Apples Grow? by : Jill McDonald

Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books! Young children love to eat apples and go to orchards. Here's a Hello, World! board book that teaches toddlers all about how apples grow—from seed to sapling to tree to applesauce. Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("Apple seeds start to grow when they are planted in soil and given sunlight, water, and fresh air") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! is a perfect way to bring science, nature, and culture into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: • Solar System • Weather • Backyard Bugs • Birds • Dinosaurs • My Body • How Do Apples Grow? • Ocean Life • Moon Landing • Pets • Arctic Animals • Construction Site • Rainforest Animals • Planet Earth • Reptiles • Cars and Trucks • Music • Baby Animals • On the Farm • Garden Time • Planes and Other Flying Machines • Rocks and Minerals • Snow • Let's Go Camping • School Day

Apples Grow on a Tree

Apples Grow on a Tree
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Publisher : Capstone
Total Pages : 14
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ISBN-10 : 9781429652797
ISBN-13 : 1429652799
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Apples Grow on a Tree by : Mari C. Schuh

Simple text and photographs describe how apples grow on trees.

How Do Apples Grow?

How Do Apples Grow?
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 9780064451178
ISBN-13 : 0064451178
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis How Do Apples Grow? by : Betsy Maestro

Apples/center Have you ever eaten part of a flower? You have if you have eaten an apple! Find out how an apple grows from bud to flower to fruit--ready for you to pick! CENTER Apples Have you ever eaten a part of a flower? You have if you have eaten an apple! Find out how an apple grows from bud to flower to fruit--ready for you to pick!

An Apple Tree's Life Cycle

An Apple Tree's Life Cycle
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Publisher : Capstone
Total Pages : 25
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ISBN-10 : 9781515770558
ISBN-13 : 1515770559
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis An Apple Tree's Life Cycle by : Mary R. Dunn

Simple text introduces readers to the science behind rainbows. Including why rainbows occur and what they are made of.

Apples

Apples
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 32
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ISBN-10 : 0448463008
ISBN-13 : 9780448463001
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Apples by : Laura Driscoll

Simply describes how apple trees are cultivated and grow to produce particular kinds of apples.

Fruit Trees for Every Garden

Fruit Trees for Every Garden
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Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Total Pages : 290
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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.

The Apple Book

The Apple Book
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Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Total Pages : 323
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ISBN-10 : 9780711245136
ISBN-13 : 0711245134
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis The Apple Book by : Rosie Sanders

Rosie Sanders, often described as the best painter of the world's most famous fruit, has devoted years to researching this book and submitting the apples to hour upon hour of meticulous observation. In 144 beautifully detailed watercolours she depicts the unrivalled range of form, colour and texture which characterize such varieties as Beauty of Bath, Peasgood Nonsuch, Cox's Orange Pippin and Egremont Russet. Painted with their blossom, twig and leaf, Rosie offers detailed descriptions of each apple's aroma, flavour and season as well as something of the history of each variety. The book is enhanced by a practical essay on apple growing by Harry Baker, fruit officer for many years at the Royal Horticultural Society and one of Britain’s foremost authorities on apple growing.

The Fruit Trees Book

The Fruit Trees Book
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 72
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ISBN-10 : 1949727017
ISBN-13 : 9781949727012
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis The Fruit Trees Book by : Vas Blagodarskiy

Want to start growing trees? Not so fast! Before you start digging, make sure you know how to be a good provider to a healthy tree. Especially if they're going to be apples that you want people to enjoy! Thanks to this tree care book, you will discover time-tested tips from professional apple growers! You'll find out everything you need to plant your first row of apple trees, from training and pruning of fruit trees, to being mindful of conditions that can affect your yield. Beginner gardening books tend to be too general. This one is an exception. In "Growing Apples," over 20 varieties of apples are covered in-depth, including Red Delicious, McIntosh, Pink Lady, Cripps Pink, Ambrosia, Crispin, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Cameo, Honeycrisp, Paula Red, Empire, Jazz, Yellow Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Jonagold, Macoun, Cortland and Diva.You will learn:- How to protect your trees with paint; - How to cut low branches correctly;- How to protect your trees from frost; - How to install sprinklers in low-temperature climates; - How to avoid fire blight; - How to set up drip irrigation; - How to ensure a uniform harvest on all sides of the canopy; - How to prop up growing trees with ample support; - How to thin out clusters for larger apples; - How to keep the wind and animals away; - How to plant trees not too far apart; - How to control weeds; - How to do grafting; - And more!