Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
22.03.2021
Verlag
Alpha EditionsSeitenzahl
418
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/2,5 cm
Gewicht
675 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-5450-305-4
Where does flavour begin: in the soil, the sap, the cut of a knife? P. Barry's The Fruit Garden opens the orchard as a living system, turning everyday cultivation into clear, testable practice. Practical, precise, and beautifully observed. Written as a fruit tree cultivation manual and horticulture reference book, this classic work explains fruit tree physiology in plain, working language, then carries that knowledge to the bench and the branch. You will find guidance on orchard pruning techniques, training and thinning, and the art of grafting and budding, all supported by a pomology illustrated guide of more than 150 figures. Its calm authority suits small gardens and larger orchards alike, guiding decisions on site, soil, and stock, and helping you read a tree's habits before you intervene confidently. The result is a home orchardists handbook that rewards careful reading: why a tree bears, how wounds heal, what encourages spur or shoot, and how thoughtful timing shapes harvest and longevity. A landmark of 19th century horticulture and Victorian era gardening, Barry's treatise captures a moment when American and British orchards alike were being studied with new rigour, yet still celebrated for beauty. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint -- a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For the practical grower, it remains a master gardener reference; for lovers of antique gardening classics, it stands as a botanical illustration collection and a durable piece of garden history.
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