It is a comprehensive ‘How To’ guide to all aspects of growing fruit.

• Range selection - the best tasting, reliable, disease resistant varieties, to provide fruit every month.
• Best use of space - species, varieties, training methods to provide fruit year-round.  
• Soil preparation, planting and fertilising - including how to have success in clay soils
• Growing in pots- gets more varieties into a small area. Take them with you when moving house.
• Early training - to get the best shape for small backyards and easy management.
• Pollination and thinning - to ensure a reliable crop.
• Pruning established trees for easy management and to ensure fruiting every year.
• Pest and disease prevention and control.  

The emphasis is on sustainable best practice, but science proven organic methods are also covered.

Purchase from your local ican retailer www.icangarden.co.nz/ican-retailers or online at www.gardenadvice.co.nz/collections/bookshop/products/the-home-orchard

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