Orchards: Practical Orcharding for a Changing Planet

By Andrew Lear, Margaret Lear, Andrew Lear

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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0719842360
• ISBN13: 9780719842368
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.6" x 9.8"