- Format: Pocket
- Antall sider: 432
- Språk: Engelsk
- Forlag/Utgiver: SD Books
- EAN: 9781933392134
- Utgivelsesår: 2013
- Bidragsyter: Phillips, Michael
449,-
Winner of the American Horticulture Society Book Award
"Phillip¿s first-hand knowledge anchors this innovative and highly readable book in practical wisdom that both beginner and long-time fruit growers will find invaluable."¿Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia¿s Garden
Many people want to grow fruit on a small scale but lack the insight to be successful orchardists. As The Holistic Orchard illustrates, growing tree fruits and berries is something virtually anyone can do. A holistic grower knows that producing fruit is not about manipulating nature but more importantly, fostering nature.
The Holistic Orchard demystifies the basic skills everybody should know about the orchard ecosystem, focusing on:
- Orchard design
- Soil biology
- Organic health management
- Grafting
- Planting
- Pruning
- Choosing the right varieties for your clim