Michael Phillips
The Holistic Orchard: Tree Fruits and Berries the Biological Way
- ISBN 13:
- 9781933392134
- author:
- Michael Phillips
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Chelsea Green Publishing Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 25.1 x 20.3 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Gardening
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Holistic Orchard: Tree Fruits and Berries the Biological Way
Discover the art of growing your own fruit with Michael Phillips, a pioneer in holistic orcharding. This comprehensive guide demystifies the basics of orchard design, soil biology, organic health management, and more, to help you create a thriving ecosystem in your own backyard.
From pome fruits to berries, Phillips shares expert advice on choosing the right varieties for your climate, grafting, planting, pruning, and more. With a step-by-step instructional calendar, you'll be guided through the entire orchard year, and learn how to foster nature rather than manipulate it. A must-have for anyone looking to grow their own fruit, The Holistic Orchard is a practical and highly readable guide to healthy orcharding.