{"product_id":"9780719842368","title":"Orchards : Practical Orcharding For A Changing Planet","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Andrew Lear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGardening: shrubs \u0026amp; trees\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 15 August 2023 by The Crowood Press Ltd in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHardback | 176 pages, 231 Illustrations\u003cbr\u003e195 x 253 x 16mm | 652g\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to create and manage an orchard of any size, without costing the Earth. Whether you are a beginner or a practised orchardist, this book contains everything you need to know about how, when and why practical tasks should be carried out to establish a productive orchard, vibrant with wildlife. Whereas traditional orcharding has often focussed solely on productivity, the authors encourage a more sustainable approach, with consideration to wider habitats and the changing climate. Coverage includes: Choosing the best sites and fruit varieties, The importance of pollinators, predators and biodiversity, All about restricted forms – espaliers, stepovers, cordons and fans, Getting pruning right – and at the right time, Grafting explained, Orchard abundance – how not to be overwhelmed at harvest time, Managing fruit tree pests and diseases without toxic chemicals, Orchard lore and traditions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Lear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64838569722205,"sku":"9780719842368","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/9358\/9341\/files\/9780719842368.jpg?v=1780055830","url":"https:\/\/adventureintobooks.co.uk\/products\/9780719842368","provider":"Adventure Into Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}