Now in its second edition, The Fruit Tree Handbook is filled with practical and clear guidance on how to cultivate apples, pears, plums, cherries, apricots, peaches and nectarines, as well as less common fruits such as mulberries, medlars and figs, with updated recommended varieties of each.
Written by orchard consultant Ben Pike, the book describes all the pest and disease problems you may encounter and advises on how to deal with them organically. Beautifully illustrated with photographs throughout, it also reveals all you need to know about choosing rootstocks and suitable varieties for your needs, and illuminates the mysteries of pruning with step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams.
Whether you are planting a few trees in your garden or 50 trees in a field, this book provides the expert guidance you need to look after your trees – and be rewarded with basketfuls of luscious fruit at harvest time.
The Fruit Tree Handbook: Second edition
By Ben Pike
This updated guide explains all you need to know to grow healthy fruit trees – from designing your orchard and planting your trees to harvesting.
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Book Details
Imprint: Green Books l Publication Date: May 2027 l Format: 246 x 189mm | Extent: 336
About the Author
Ben Pike is an orchard consultant and writer. Before his retirement, Ben ran an orchard business and was head gardener on the Sharpham Estate in Devon, where he looked after the walled fruit and vegetable garden as well as two orchards. In his spare time he helped to run Orchard Link, an organisation that supports orchard owners and the preservation of old orchards. He now lives in Canada, where he works with both indoor plants and fruit trees.
