{"product_id":"homegrown-fruit-a-practical-guide-by-jason-ross-9780473714338","title":"Homegrown Fruit: A Practical guide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHomegrown Fruit: A Practical Guide\u003c\/i\u003e by Jason Ross and Kath Irvine brings together 25 years of experience in designing and managing home orchards across a variety of environments in Aotearoa. The focus of the book is on creating a healthy set-up and selecting well-suited varieties. With this solid foundation, fruit trees flourish, care becomes easy, and there's a reduction in pests and diseases. Most importantly, it makes growing fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures of this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple, practical, and low-cost set-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple, tried-and-true planning methods that cater to the home grower, plus sample plans of orchards in different climates, and in both urban and lifestyle settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCovers the key basics of tree anatomy and the lifecycle of fruit trees so that readers thoroughly understand their trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA detailed catalogue of deciduous, evergreen, and subtropical fruits to help people choose varieties best suited to their location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasures to support every decision - warmth, hardiness, chilling hours for choosing fruit trees, fertility measures for assessing health, and measures to assess tree vigour and tree health to support ongoing care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring and accessible book is perfect for beginners setting up a new orchard, busy people who want homegrown fruit without the fuss, and seasoned growers seeking deeper knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nationwide Book Distributors Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46869386985708,"sku":"9780473714338","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/52918ae8e3361aa40e4f880f68c63c20.jpg?v=1759869801","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/homegrown-fruit-a-practical-guide-by-jason-ross-9780473714338","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}