Take your pick: apples, pears, peaches, blueberries? For health- and
money-conscious consumers, homegrown edibles are the way to go. While
vegetable gardening has been the hot trend, fruit growing is now taking
a bite out of the market. This timely and comprehensive book, Grow
Fruit Naturally, from gardening expert Lee Reich shows the way to
successfully grow fruits that are delicious and nutritious, with
information on over 30 fruits and how to reap the most of their bounty.
Covering all topics from planning and planting to pruning and
harvesting, this essential reference also discusses natural pest-control
and fertilization methods, pollination, irrigation, and special
techniques such as espalier and growing fruit in containers.
A handy, encyclopedic listing of fruits provides in-depth information on
individual fruit needs, care, and varieties, with a focus on all-natural
growing techniques. With 150 photos and over 50 illustrations, this
highly visual guide is the book to pick up to keep your fruit crops
thriving.