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    ISBN-10
    0963452045
    ISBN-13
    9780963452047
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    Product Key Features

    Book Title
    Backyard Orchardist : a Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden
    Number of Pages
    320 Pages
    Language
    English
    Publication Year
    2015
    Topic
    Trees, Fruit, Life Sciences / Horticulture
    Illustrator
    Wolff, Glenn, Yes
    Genre
    Science, Gardening
    Author
    Stella B. Otto
    Format
    Trade Paperback

    Dimensions

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    0.8 in
    Item Weight
    18.4 Oz
    Item Length
    9 in
    Item Width
    6 in

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    "Stella's book, The Backyard Orchardist, has been a long-time favorite and has taught me a lot."--Jan Riggenbach, garden writer, "Stella's approach to the topic is simple, yet detailed enough to help any home orchardist with their most frequent pest challenges."--Dr. Duke Elsner, Michigan State University Extension, "Welcome to the "grow it, eat it" movement. If you're about to dig in, good! The Backyard Orchardist will move you along the way with practical, up-to-date information to energize your journey."--Michael McConkey, Edible Landscaping nursery, "Over the years I have seen many gardening books on landscaping, shrubs, trees, and ornamentals. There has always been a need for an intelligent, easy to understand, well written book on fruit. Stella Otto's first edition of The Backyard Orchardist set the bar high. This second edition improves on what I feel has long been the best reference on growing fruit trees. Thank you for this wonderfully written book. I recommend it to anyone, from those who are just starting out, to a pro who wants to refresh themselves on the why, when, and where they do what they do."--Bill Ford, 3rd generation fruit grower, owner of Johnson Nursery , "For over twenty years, Stella Otto's book, The Backyard Orchardist, has been a staple reference for the home grower and adventurous landscape designer. The newly updated and expanded version of this classic hits perfect stride with the growing interests in uncommon fruits, container gardening, and natural fruit tree care. The new edition will soon be dog-eared and smudged right along with my original copy."--Michael Judd, author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist, "The Backyard Orchardist simplifies the complexities of managing home orchard pests and disease. It helps you understand and weigh the choices: from safer, more eco-friendly strategies through the occasionally necessary pesticide options available to the home gardener."--Emily Pochubay, Tree Fruit IPM Educator, Michigan State University Extension, "... does a great job of simplifying the complex science of fruit growing to a practical level that a novice home grower can use and enjoy..."--Dr. Nikki Rothwell, Extension Specialist and Coordinator, Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center
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    Dewey Decimal
    634
    Table Of Content
    List of Illustrations List of Charts Foreword Note to readers SECTION I. Getting Started with Fruit Trees...... 17 1.Enjoying Fruit Trees in the Landscape...... 19 2.Selecting the Right Site...... 23 3.Planting & Early Care...... 39 SECTION II. Fruit Fundamentals--Growth Habits of Specific Tree Fruit...... 47 So you want to grow your fruit from seed... Pome Fruit 4.Apples...... 53 5.Domestic Pears...... 75 6.Asian Pears...... 85 7.Quince...... 91 8.Medlar...... 95 Stone Fruit 9.Sweet Cherries...... 101 10.Tart Cherries...... 111 11.Apricots, Apriums & Pluots...... 117 12.Plums...... 123 13.Peaches & Nectarines...... 131 14.Growing Fruit Trees in Containers...... 141 15.Figs...... 151 SECTION III. Caring for Your Fruit Trees...... 165 16.Flowering, Fruiting & Thinning...... 167 17.Nutrition & Fertilizers...... 177 18.Pruning Basics...... 193 SECTION IV. Pests & Diseases...... 205 19.Insect Pests...... 207 20.Disease Identification...... 223 21.Insect & Disease Control Strategies...... 233 22.Wildlife Pests...... 259 SECTION V. Harvest...... 263 23.Harvest & Storage...... 265 SECTION VI. Appendix...... 271 The Value of a Home Orchard Seasonal Almanac What's Ailing Your Tree? Resources Books to add to your library Fruit Tree Nurseries Supplies Degree day tracking for monitoring pant and insect development Glossary...... 297 Index...... 307 Acknowledgments About the author
    Synopsis
    For novice and experienced fruit gardeners alike, The Backyard Orchardist: A complete guide to growing fruit trees in the home garden has been the go-to book for home orchardists for over 2 decades. This expanded and updated edition--organized into 6 easy-to-follow sections--offers even more hands-on horticulture. Award-winning author Stella Otto starts by systematically guiding readers through the all-important first steps of planning and planting the home orchard. Learn to: * evaluate and build healthy soil * choose the best planting site * select fruit trees that are easy to grow and appropriate for your climate Become familiar with the growing requirements of popular temperate zone tree fruit: the pome fruit--apples, pears, Asian pears, quince, and the novelty medlar --and stone fruit--cherries, apricots, plums, their new hybrid pluots and apriums, peaches and nectarines. In-depth chapters on each fruit offer recommendations on: * disease-resistant varieties to save you time and reduce unnecessary spraying * size controlling rootstocks choices for smaller spaces * compatible varieties to achieve proper cross-pollination that leads to a bountiful harvest For urban gardeners in apartments, condos, and small lots, Otto walks you through the essentials of container growing and even how to winterize figs and other potted fruit trees. Horticultural fundamentals are simplified into practical techniques for ongoing care and maintenance of a thriving orchard. Gain understanding of soil biology and how nutrient availability impacts the tree. Master how to prune with precision, including the when, how, and why of pruning and its importance to tree health and disease prevention. Water with confidence: learn when why, and how much. The pests and disease sections are extensively illustrated to help with identification. Control solutions, both biological and synthetic have expanded greatly since the original edition, offering the gardener numerous choices based on their individual situation. Harvest hints, use, and storage recommendations help you enjoy your fruit at its peak flavor or preserve it for the off-season. A seasonal to-do calendar, resource list, additional reading suggestions, glossary, illustrations, charts, and an index put all you need to know at your fingertips., For novice and experienced fruit gardeners alike, The Backyard Orchardist: A complete guide to growing fruit trees in the home garden has been the go-to book for home orchardists for over 2 decades. This expanded and updated edition--organized into 6 easy-to-follow sections--offers even more hands-on horticulture. Award-winning author Stella Otto starts by systematically guiding readers through the all-important first steps of planning and planting the home orchard. Learn to: - evaluate and build healthy soil - choose the best planting site - select fruit trees that are easy to grow and appropriate for your climate Become familiar with the growing requirements of popular temperate zone tree fruit: the pome fruit--apples, pears, Asian pears, quince, and the novelty medlar --and stone fruit--cherries, apricots, plums, their new hybrid pluots and apriums, peaches and nectarines. In-depth chapters on each fruit offer recommendations on: - disease-resistant varieties to save you time and reduce unnecessary spraying - size controlling rootstocks choices for smaller spaces - compatible varieties to achieve proper cross-pollination that leads to a bountiful harvest For urban gardeners in apartments, condos, and small lots, Otto walks you through the essentials of container growing and even how to winterize figs and other potted fruit trees. Horticultural fundamentals are simplified into practical techniques for ongoing care and maintenance of a thriving orchard. Gain understanding of soil biology and how nutrient availability impacts the tree. Master how to prune with precision, including the when, how, and why of pruning and its importance to tree health and disease prevention. Water with confidence: learn when why, and how much. The pests and disease sections are extensively illustrated to help with identification. Control solutions, both biological and synthetic have expanded greatly since the original edition, offering the gardener numerous choices based on their individual situation. Harvest hints, use, and storage recommendations help you enjoy your fruit at its peak flavor or preserve it for the off-season. A seasonal to-do calendar, resource list, additional reading suggestions, glossary, illustrations, charts, and an index put all you need to know at your fingertips.

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