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The Orchard Book: Plan, Plant and Maintain Fruit from Garden to Field

The Orchard Book: Plan, Plant and Maintain Fruit from Garden to Field

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Orchards are wildlife havens that provide an abundance of fruit with minimal effort. This practical handbook by Wade Muggleton covers planning, planting, and managing orchards of any size or budget, maximizing harvest and minimizing outlay. It includes information on rootstocks, fruit varieties, planting plans, maintenance strategies, pruning, propagation, eco-friendly pest and disease management, harvesting, storing, and preserving the harvest. The book also delves into the diversity, history, and heritage of apples and other fruit trees, inspiring readers to create their perfect orchards.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2021
Publisher: Permanent Publications


Orchards are a paradise of abundance and beauty, offering a bountiful harvest in a diverse wildlife haven. A well-managed orchard collaborates with nature to maximize productivity with minimal effort. Wade Muggleton, with his extensive 20 years of orchard expertise, has compiled this practical handbook to guide you in planning, planting, and managing your orchard, regardless of your garden size or budget. With his expert guidance, you can establish an orchard on any plot, from a garden to a yard, allotment, or smallholding, maximizing your harvest and minimizing your expenses.

The book encompasses a range of topics, including rootstocks and fruit varieties, planting plans, maintenance strategies, pruning, propagation, eco-friendly pest and disease management, harvesting, storing, and preserving the harvest. The diversity, history, and heritage of apples and other fruit trees are captivating, and Wade's passion for them is infectious. He will take you on a journey through the world of apples, pears, walnuts, cobnuts, cherries, plums, ancient varieties such as quince, medlar, and mulberry, and even juicy apricots, figs, and peaches. Imagine having organic fruit all year round from your own little nature haven, and utilize Wade's proven experience to create your perfect orchard.

Weight: 398g
Dimension: 170 x 239 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781856232951

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