The Apple Grower: Guide for the Organic Orchardist
For decades fruit growers have sprayed their trees with toxic chemicals in an attempt to control a range of insect and fungal pests. Yet it is possible to grow apples responsibly, by applying the intuitive knowledge of our great-grandparents with the fruits of modern scientific research and innovation.\ Since The Apple Grower first appeared in 1998, orchardist Michael Phillips has continued his research with apples, which have been called "organic's final frontier." In this new edition of...
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Since the first edition was released in 1998, The Apple Grower has been the definitive guide to growing apples wisely, naturally, and with gentle impact on the earth. Orchardist Michael Phillips continues his research with apples, which have been called "organic's final frontier." In this new edition of his widely acclaimed work, Phillips delves even deeper into the mysteries of growing good fruit with minimal inputs.About the Author: Michael Phillips is a farmer, writer, researcher, consultant, and speaker who lives with his wife Nancy and daughter Grace on Heartsong Farm in Northumberland, New Hampshire, where they grow apples and a variety of medicinal herbs.
Ch. 1Growing apples locally1Ch. 2The orchard site and its climate17Ch. 3The enriching of fruit lands31Ch. 4The trees and the planting63Ch. 5Care of the orchard107Ch. 6Apple pests and diseases149Ch. 7Spraying for balance211Ch. 8Reaping the harvest255Ch. 9Marketing in the local economy281Ch. 10The last organic frontier307App. 1Compendium of orchard tasks321App. 2Apple grower's source list325App. 3Lost nation apple recipes330
