Orchards
Author | : Andrew Lear |
Publisher | : The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 460 |
Release | : 2023-08-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780719842375 |
ISBN-13 | : 0719842379 |
Rating | : 4/5 (379 Downloads) |
Download or read book Orchards written by Andrew Lear and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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