The Backyard Orchardist: A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden

Stella Otto

ISBN 10: 0963452037 / ISBN 13: 9780963452030

Published by Otto Graphics, 1995

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revised subsequent edition. 250 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 0963452037

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Backyard Orchardist: A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden
• Publisher: Otto Graphics
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0963452037
• ISBN 13: 9780963452030
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.43 kilograms

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Synopsis

Discusses how to grow fruit trees in a garden or backyard, including such considerations as tree selection, planting and early care, growing fruit in containers, and pest and disease control.

About the Author

Stella Otto got her first taste for fruit growing during annual family outings to the U-pick orchards of western Massachusetts. Following receipt of a B.S. in horticulture from Michigan State University, she worked at one of largest tree fruit nurseries in the U.S and a major tart cherry orchard near Traverse City, MI, before she and her husband eventually started their own diversified fruit farm in northern Michigan. Stella has authored two books, the award-winning The Backyard Orchardist, and The Backyard Berry Book. She has written freelance articles for numerous magazines, appeared on the Discovery Channel, and been interviewed on NPR and other gardening radio programs. Stella presently cultivates a fruitful family garden and enjoys her horses on a 10-acre homestead in northern Michigan. She can also be found cultivating fruit gardening information on her blog The Backyard Fruit Gardener at www.stellaotto.com.