{"product_id":"the-biodynamic-orchard-book-9781782500018","title":"The Biodynamic Orchard Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrings together the best advice for cultivating fruit trees using biodynamic methods, by two leading experts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book brings together the best advice for cultivating fruit trees, berries and shrubs using biodynamic methods, with the aim of harvesting healthy fruit free of pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEhrenfried Pfeiffer discusses the principles of tree biology before describing the measures that can be taken to develop a pest-free orchard without the use of chemicals, including soil preparation, the selection of trees for planting, issues of transplanting and pruning, the application of pastes, green cover crops, and pest control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Maltas ran fruit tree experiments on his biodynamic farm in Missouri for four years. The results are recorded in a highly practical annual spraying schedule for orchards, which is reproduced in this book. A month-by-month calendar gives information on specific methods and controls, based on Maltas's extensive experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an invaluable book with practical advice on all aspects of planning and maintaining a healthy orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a thoroughly revised and updated combined edition of \u003cem\u003eBiodynamic Treatment of Fruit Trees, Berries and Shrubs\u003c\/em\u003e by Ehrenfried Pfeiffer and \u003cem\u003eOrchard Pest Management and Spray Schedule\u003c\/em\u003e by Michael Maltas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in association with the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association of North America.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ehrenfried E. Pfeiffer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48282451869947,"sku":"9781782500018","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781782500018_ae32454d-dae6-425e-a6e9-5904840bbecb.jpg?v=1772486507","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-biodynamic-orchard-book-9781782500018","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}