The Holistic Orchard

Winner of the American Horticulture Society Book Award"Phillip’s first-hand knowledge anchors this innovative and highly readable book in practical wisdom that both beginner and long-time fruit growers will find invaluable."-Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia’s GardenMany people want to grow fruit on a small scale but lack the insight to be successful orchardists.As The Holistic Orchard illustrates, growing tree fruits and berries is something virtually anyone can do.A holistic grower knows that producing fruit is not about manipulating nature but more importantly, fostering nature. The Holistic Orchard demystifies the basic skills everybody should know about the orchard ecosystem, focusing on:Orchard designSoil biologyOrganic health managementGraftingPlantingPruningChoosing the right varieties for your climateIncludes a step-by-step instructional calendar to guide growers through the entire orchard year!Fruit profiles include:pome fruits (apples, pears, asian pears, quinces)stone fruits (c