{"product_id":"the-home-orchard-handbook-a-complete-guide-to-growing-your-own-fruit-trees-anywhere","title":"The Home Orchard Handbook: A Complete Guide to Growing Your Own Fruit Trees Anywhere","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCem Akin and Leah Rottke are key members of the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF), an award-winning international nonprofit charity dedicated to planting fruitful trees and plants to alleviate world hunger, combat global warming, strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water. FTPFÆs grounbreaking mission benefits the environment, human health, and animal welfare--all at once! For more information please visit http: \/\/www.ftpf.org.Cem Akin and Leah Rottke are key members of the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF), an award-winning international nonprofit charity dedicated to planting fruitful trees and plants to alleviate world hunger, combat global warming, strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water. FTPFÆs grounbreaking mission benefits the environment, human health, and animal welfare--all at once! For more information please visit http: \/\/www.ftpf.org.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes bibliographical references (p. 181) and index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Fruit Tree 101\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Orchard Poetry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Benefits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-being\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Tigers, One Rat, and a Fig\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Site Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoom Enough for Fruit Trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir Circulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnow Your Substrate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging Microclimates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Solutions for Small or Urban Spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised Beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer-grown Trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Plant Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Tree Basics: Roots and Shoots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRootstocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruitwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays to Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraft Unions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Tree Intelligence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChill Hours and Climate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting Fruit Trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet Exotic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTree Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTree Transport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Family Affair!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Planting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiming the Planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotting the Layout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSite Preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting a Containerized Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting a Bareroot Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecking Depth and Orientation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackfill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Procedure Checklist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Irrigation and Fertilization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrrigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlood Irrigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprinkler Irrigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro-irrigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatering Schedule Guidelines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatering Schedule Comparisons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainwater Harvesting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacronutrients, Secondary Nutrients, and pH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding Healthy Soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Is Compost Tea?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Options for Citrus Trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Pruning and Weeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoot Pruning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Tree Rejuvenation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRules of Thumb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen to Prune\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeds Wanted!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanion Planting and Permaculture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Prevention, Troubleshooting, and Controls\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight Tree, Right Place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchard Cleanup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsects, Mites, and Nematodes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiseases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Disorders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal Exclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Enjoying the Harvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehydrate Your Orchard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserving Your Harvest Through Canning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJamming with Chef Tal Ronnen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssorted Fruits: Seasonal Fruit in Papillote by Chef Tal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples and Cashews: Celery Root Soup with Granny Smith Apples by Chef Tal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvocados and Lemons: Summer Chopped Salad by Chef Tal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapefruits: Shiso Bites by Chef Tal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples and Dates: Raspberry Applesauce by Diana Stobo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples: Caramel Apple Tart by Diana Stobo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApricots and Cherries: Cherry Apricot Crisp by Diana Stobo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaches: Summer Peach Cobbler by Diana Stobo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTangerines: Creamy Tangerine-tini by Diana Stobo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Beyond the Home Orchard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity Orchard Committee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutreach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvent Day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity Orchard Planting Checklist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity Orchards Speak Volumes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact FTPF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImage Credits\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Akin and Rottke (executive director and volunteer arborist, respectively, Fruit Tree Planting Fdn.) have developed a creative, upbeat map for growing fruit trees. The earthy, positive vibe of the book is set by some preliminary 'Ancient Orchard Poetry' and delves not only into the how of planting trees but the why, including environmental and social benefits to orchard growing. The authors encourage readers to get to know their particular environments before planting, based on the notion of 'right tree, right place.' Their advice is easy to understand and heavily illustrated with useful, not just pretty, pictures and drawings. This is truly a one-stop shop for all things related to the personal orchard; the majority of the book is a how-to, but sections on canning, preserving, and recipes for cooking with your harvest also are included as is further information on the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation and its work in creating community orchards around the world. Verdict: Solid advice with lots of extras, this offering will appeal generally to those interested in environmental concerns and organizations that address them and will specifically inspire gardeners and arborists who have some fruiting tree experience.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- Jenny Contakos, Art Inst. of Virginia Beach, Library Journal XPress\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp apples, tart lemons, lush figs, tender peaches--imagine the bounty of a late-summer farmer's market, right in your backyard! Learning how to plant and care for fruit trees is a desirable, accessible activity for a wide range of people. It's a natural extension of many gardeners' repertoires, and the investment yields generations of results. Growing your own fruit ensures a fresh, delicious, abundant harvest for your family and friends for years to come. Fruit trees diversify a region's agricultural landscape and ecosystems, attracting pollinating bees, songbirds, and other desirable visitors. And cultivating orchards on your own decreases your reliance on grocery store distribution channels and boosts sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside \u003ci\u003eThe Home Orchard Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Strategies for choosing your orchard's site, taking into consideration soil quality, sun exposure, microclimates, drainage, and more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Information on plant selection, including what types of fruit trees do well in certain areas and how to decipher critical concepts such as \"chill hours,\" \"cultivars,\" \"bareroot,\" and \"cross-pollination\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Guidance on aftercare, including in-depth watering, composting, and preventative care schedules to keep your backyard orchard fruitful for years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Advice on troubleshooting diseases, conditions, and non-beneficial insects using only humane, organic remedies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--General tips on jamming, dehydrating, storing, and otherwise making the most of your orchard's harvest with delicious recipes from chefs Tal Ronnen and Diana Stobo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart growing your own fruit trees wherever you are with \u003ci\u003eThe Home Orchard Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2011 pg. 271 (EAN 9781592537129, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Akin, Cem\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2011-08-01\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Gardening \/ Edible \u0026amp; Medicinal \/ Fruit|Gardening \/ Ornamental Plants \/ Trees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Fruit trees|Fruit-culture|Orchards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.2 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781592537129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781592537129\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52993502478617,"sku":"SP-9781592537129","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781592537129_spiral.png?v=1786698378","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/the-home-orchard-handbook-a-complete-guide-to-growing-your-own-fruit-trees-anywhere","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}