Plant selection and planning -- Care and maintenance -- Pruning -- Propagation -- Pests, diseases, and physiological and environmental issues -- Fruitful thinking.
Summary:
Whether you're growing an orchard in a rural area, planting in a small urban yard, or a container on a balcony, you'll find help and inspiration here. Janet and Sheryl answer your questions on things like: Placement for sun- and shade-loving plants; Pollination, propagation, and grafting; Mulching, hilling, trellises, and those oh-so-fancy espaliers; Troubleshooting pesky spots, scales, worms, flies, and other killjoys; Preventing weather damage and prepping your plants for winter; Harvesting and storage methods. With a primer on species and varietals for every space and inclination, you'll soon be well on your way to harvesting the fruits of your own labor.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.