Orchards: Practical Orcharding For A Changing Planet

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
• | Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
• | Publication Date: Aug 15, 2023
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• | Language: eng
• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9780719842368
• | ISBN-10: 0719842360