The Backyard Orchardist, by Otto

The Backyard Orchardist, by Otto

Ms. Otto gently and convincingly enables us to realize that, yes, we can grow fruit successfully. It is the finest single source of fruit growing information published to date, very comprehensive. It is bulging with facts which can be put to work by both novice and experienced amateur fruit growers. Includes sections on getting started with fruit trees, fruit fundamentals - growth habits of specific tree fruit, caring for your fruit tree, pests & diseases and harvest. Quick reference charts, glossary, illustrated and well indexed. Great resource list of sources.

• Benjamin Franklin Award from the Publisher's Marketing Assn.
• Softbound. 250 pgs.