by Michael Phillips, 2nd edition, 320 pages, 8x10, softcover. The book you need to grow apples organically. Research aimed at reducing the use of synthetic poisons in the orchard has produced heartening results in recent years. Since The Apple Grower first appeared, two important products for organic orchardists, Surround and Entrust, make it possible to grow very decent apples organically. This revised and expanded version includes apple-growing basics from A to Z, as well as the latest research and strategies for successful organic orcharding. Michael has read the studies, done the interviews, tested the products and found an effective way to organize the information and communicate it to the rest of us. -John Bunker
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