The Holistic Orchard: Tree Fruits and Berries the Biological Way -- Michael Phil

<p><strong>Winner of the American Horticulture Society Book Award</strong></p> <p><strong>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.</strong><strong>--Toby Hemenway, author of <em>Gaia's Garden</em></strong></p> <p>Many people want to grow fruit on a small scale but lack the insight to be successful orchardists. As <em>The Holistic Orchard</em> 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.</p> <p><strong><em>The Holistic Orchard</em> demystifies the basic skills everybody should know about the orchard ecosystem, focusing on: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Orchard design</li> <li>Soil biology</li> <li>Organic health management</li> <li>Grafting</li> <li>Planting</li> <li>Pruning</li> <li>Choosing the right varieties for your climate</li> </ul> <p><strong>Includes a step-by-step instructional calendar to guide growers through the entire orchard year!</strong></p> <p><strong>Fruit profiles include: </strong></p> <ul> <li>pome fruits (apples, pears, asian pears, quinces)</li> <li>stone fruits (cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums)</li> <li>berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, gooseberries, currants, and elderberries)</li> </ul> <p>Phillips completely changed the conversation about healthy