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Western Fruit Gardening
A Handbook for the Home Gardener on Fruit Varieties; Climatic Adaptations; Soil, Water, and Nutrient Requirements; Pruning and Propagation; Control of Diseases and Pests
- 296 pages
- English
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eBook - ePub
Western Fruit Gardening
A Handbook for the Home Gardener on Fruit Varieties; Climatic Adaptations; Soil, Water, and Nutrient Requirements; Pruning and Propagation; Control of Diseases and Pests
About this book
Western Fruit Gardening is a comprehensive and practical handbook designed to help home gardeners across the western United States grow fruit successfully and enjoyably. Written for both beginners and experienced horticulturalists, the book combines foundational knowledge of plant growth, climate adaptation, and soil and water requirements with clear guidance on everyday practices such as fertilizing, watering, and pruning. The emphasis is on proven methods drawn from commercial orcharding but adapted to the scale and realities of the home garden, allowing readers to select the right fruit varieties for their conditions and cultivate them with confidence.
The book is organized into three parts for ease of use. Part I introduces the basics of fruit plant growth and care, including cultural practices and practical propagation methods suitable for home experimentation. Part II provides detailed entries on individual fruits—trees, vines, and bushes—outlining their growing needs and harvesting potential so that even a single backyard tree can be managed effectively. Part III addresses diseases and pests, offering essential information on prevention and treatment, with recommendations tailored to regional conditions and resources available through local extension agencies. With its emphasis on practical techniques, efficient use of small garden spaces, and long-term productivity, Western Fruit Gardening equips gardeners to turn their yards into thriving fruit gardens that yield abundant harvests season after season.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1953.
The book is organized into three parts for ease of use. Part I introduces the basics of fruit plant growth and care, including cultural practices and practical propagation methods suitable for home experimentation. Part II provides detailed entries on individual fruits—trees, vines, and bushes—outlining their growing needs and harvesting potential so that even a single backyard tree can be managed effectively. Part III addresses diseases and pests, offering essential information on prevention and treatment, with recommendations tailored to regional conditions and resources available through local extension agencies. With its emphasis on practical techniques, efficient use of small garden spaces, and long-term productivity, Western Fruit Gardening equips gardeners to turn their yards into thriving fruit gardens that yield abundant harvests season after season.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1953.
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Yes, you can access Western Fruit Gardening by Reid M. Brooks,Claron O. Hesse in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Horticulture. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part I Growing Fruit Plants
- Part II Western Fruits
- Part III Troubles of Fruit Plants
- Index