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As this book illustrates, growing fruits and berries is something virtually anyone can do. A holistic grower recognises that producing fruit is not about manipulating nature but more importantly, fostering nature. The Holistic Orchard demystifies the basic skills everybody should know about the orchard ecosystem, focusing on: Orchard design, Soil biology, Organic health management, Grafting, Planting, Pruning and choosing the right varieties for your climate. <\/span><\/p>\n

It also includes a step-by-step instructional calendar to guide growers through the entire orchard year! <\/span>With The Holistic Orchard to hand you have every reason in the world to confidently plant that very first-or next-fruit tree!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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