{"product_id":"orchards-practical-orcharding-for-a-changing-planet-9780719842368","title":"Orchards: Practical Orcharding for a Changing Planet","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Andrew Lear\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Crowood Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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":"Crowood Press (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45034980081815,"sku":"9780719842368","price":2049.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780719842368.webp?v=1769211273","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/orchards-practical-orcharding-for-a-changing-planet-9780719842368","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}