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Developed especially for use by backyard orchardists, rare fruit growers, and small-scale growers, The Home Orchard offers a comprehensive look at standard growing methods, as well as some innovative practices that enthusiasts have developed in recent years, some of which are uniquely suited to the small-scale grower. You will learn how trees grow, which species grow best in the different regions and soils, varieties from which to select, preparing the soil, planting, watering and fertilizing, pruning and grafting, thinning the fruit, diagnosing problems, controlling pests, and harvesting. You'll also find special attention given to organic and non-toxic pest management and fertilization methods. Key pests and diseases are identified and natural control methods are emphasized. Irrigation methods for the backyard grower are discussed and the difficult task of how often and how much water to apply is simplified. The focus is on giving the trees enough water but doing so in an efficient, water-saving manner. Included are hundreds of photographs and diagrams that clearly show how to produce the best crops. Photos of several practices, such as key budding and grafting methods, are depicted in step-by-step photos. No other publication provides this breadth and depth of coverage.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9781879906723
ISBN: 1879906724
Label: Univ of California Agriculture & Natural Resources
Manufacturer: Univ of California Agriculture & Natural Resources
Number Of Pages: 202
Publication Date: 2007-03-01
Publisher: Univ of California Agriculture & Natural Resources
Studio: Univ of California Agriculture & Natural Resources
SIMILAR ITEMS:
• The Backyard Orchardist: A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden
• The Apple Grower: Guide for the Organic Orchardist
• Fruits and Berries for the Home Garden
• California Master Gardener Handbook [UNABRIDGED]
• The Backyard Berry Book: A Hands-On Guide to Growing Berries, Brambles, and Vine Fruit in the Home Garden
CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
reliable - 
I got better answers for questions I had about pruning & planting multiple trees in one single hole in an old, possibly out of print book called 'Growing Fruits & Berries in the West' (or something like that, can't find it right now to check on the title).
Also it could use a larger list of fruit varieties -- Dave Wilson's web site is still a better source for that.
It is the UC Davis 'official' guide to backyard orchards though, good to have at hand and obviously written by reputable experts.
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one of the most helpful books for the beginning orchardist -
Easy to read, well illustrated and the fruit varieties listed are actually available locally for sale. Very helpful, worth the dollars and taking up space in your permanent library.
Incomplete -
This book is very poorly named. It shouldn't be called the Home Orchard but the California Home Orchard. It's climate information, talk of tree species, etc are all geared to California and so the book is of far less use to anyone who lives elsewhere. Much of the information is also incomplete. When discussing the buying of trees from nurseries it talks about the differences between buying bare root trees and container tree but doesn't even mention trees with the roots wrapped in burlap, which are very common. This is but one example but there are many instances where information is missing, which leaves the reader with more questions than answers. So while this book contains a lot of good information a new edition should be published which corrects these shortcomings.
wonderful book -
Incredible information for the advanced and novice fruit gardener. Very complete; hardiness, chill requirements, cross pollination compatibilities, all you need to know in depth without becoming too technical or boring.
High on my list!!
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Excellent information on care of fruit trees -
very helpful on all details of information on the care of fruit & nut trees in all areas of California.
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