This book brings together the best advice for cultivating fruit trees,
berries and shrubs using biodynamic methods, with the aim of harvesting
healthy fruit free of pesticides.
Ehrenfried Pfeiffer discusses the principles of tree biology before
describing the measures that can be taken to develop a pest-free orchard
without the use of chemicals, including soil preparation, the selection
of trees for planting, issues of transplanting and pruning, the
application of pastes, green cover crops, and pest control.
Michael Maltas ran fruit tree experiments on his biodynamic farm in
Missouri for four years. The results are recorded in a highly practical
annual spraying schedule for orchards, which is reproduced in this book.
A month-by-month calendar gives information on specific methods and
controls, based on Maltas's extensive experience.
This is an invaluable book with practical advice on all aspects of
planning and maintaining a healthy orchard.
This is a thoroughly revised and updated combined edition of Biodynamic
Treatment of Fruit Trees, Berries and Shrubs by Ehrenfried Pfeiffer and
Orchard Pest Management and Spray Schedule by Michael Maltas.
Published in association with the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening
Association of North America.
