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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Orchards: Practical Orcharding for a Changing Planet

Orchards: Practical Orcharding for a Changing Planet

Lear, Andrew
Lear, Margaret

Hardcover

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Publisher Price: $27.99

ISBN10: 0719842360
ISBN13: 9780719842368
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Published: Jan 1 2024
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.60 Width: 7.60 Depth: 9.80
Language: English
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

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