Orchards: Practical Orcharding for a Changing Planet (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780719842368)

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

Author: Andrew Lear, Margaret Lear
ISBN-10: 0719842360
ISBN-13: 9780719842368
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2024
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.60w x 0.60d