An Orchard Odyssey

An Orchard Odyssey
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 554
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ISBN-10 : 9780857843272
ISBN-13 : 0857843273
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis An Orchard Odyssey by : Naomi Slade

Inspiring and practical, this is a lovely resource for anyone looking to grow fruit trees or start an orchard, whether in your garden or as a community project. For centuries, orchards have been a compelling and important part of our landscape. The sight of a fruit tree, blushing in blossom in the spring, and then laden with fresh fruit in the summer and autumn, can be truly enchanting, inspiring folklore and art. Not only do orchards provide bountiful fruit for families and communities, they are also attractive to pollinators such as bees, and make a wonderful habitat for birds. There are many ways of incorporating orchard living into your lifestyle, no matter how busy or short of space you are. Written by esteemed horticulturalist Naomi Slade, this gloriously illustrated resource illuminates the possibilities and enables you to make it a reality – whether you have a few fruit trees already or have always wanted an orchard of your own. An Orchard Odyssey shows you how to plant and care for your trees and suggests fruit trees suitable for different spaces. It also covers the benefits of orchard for conservation and biodiversity, orchard heritage, and the role of fruit trees in garden and landscape design. The guide promotes the 'five trees' principle of orchards, and encourages the reader to embrace the orchards in a way that is personal to them. Packed with practical ideas and inspiration, let this delightful book encourage you to re-engage with tree fruit in new ways: look at it the right way and everyone can have an orchard.

The Home Orchard

The Home Orchard
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Publisher : UCANR Publications
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 9781879906723
ISBN-13 : 1879906724
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis The Home Orchard by : Chuck A. Ingels

Developed especially for use by backyard orchardists, rare fruit growers, and small-scale growers, The Home Orchard offers a comprehensive look at standard growing methods, as well as some innovative practices that enthusiasts have developed in recent years, some of which are uniquely suited to the small-scale grower. You will learn how trees grow, which species grow best in the different regions and soils, varieties from which to select, preparing the soil, planting, watering and fertilizing, pruning and grafting, thinning the fruit, diagnosing problems, controlling pests, and harvesting. You'll also find special attention given to organic and non-toxic pest management and fertilization methods. Key pests and diseases are identified and natural control methods are emphasized. Irrigation methods for the backyard grower are discussed and the difficult task of how often and how much water to apply is simplified. The focus is on giving the trees enough water but doing so in an efficient, water-saving manner. Included are hundreds of photographs and diagrams that clearly show how to produce the best crops. Photos of several practices, such as key budding and grafting methods, are depicted in step-by-step photos. No other publication provides this breadth and depth of coverage --

Technical Note

Technical Note
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Total Pages : 1058
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ISBN-10 : UCAL:B3074996
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

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Bulletin

Bulletin
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Total Pages : 766
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ISBN-10 : PRNC:32101045573399
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Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Bulletin by :

Experiment Station Record

Experiment Station Record
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Total Pages : 1132
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ISBN-10 : HARVARD:32044106350325
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Experiment Station Record by : United States. Office of Experiment Stations

Bulletin

Bulletin
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1318
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015075081169
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Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Bulletin by : Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station

Complete List of Publications ...

Complete List of Publications ...
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Total Pages : 44
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ISBN-10 : HARVARD:HXHKCQ
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Rating : 4/5 (CQ Downloads)

Synopsis Complete List of Publications ... by : Iowa. Agricultural Experiment Station, Ames

Catalogue

Catalogue
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Total Pages : 1142
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105027886683
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Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Catalogue by : New South Wales Free Public Library, Sydney