A comprehensive, practical book... [to] help you choose your fruit trees and rootstocks, situate your orchard, prune your trees and keep them healthy. It is bursting with well-illustrated guidance, generously given from someone who knows orchards and cares about the wildlife that they can support.
Sue Clifford & Angela King - Common Ground
A really well-organised, approachable yet ... Read morethorough guide to sourcing, planting and caring for fruit trees. It's a must for anyone considering anything from a couple of trees to an orchard.
Mark Diacono - River Cottage Head Gardener
If you’ve ever thought about turning an unproductive grassy area into an orchard and then quietly filed it away under 'wouldn't know where to start', it may be time for a rethink... a well-written specialist book like this one is a welcome addition to my bookshelf.
The Ecologist - October 2011
No matter how small your garden, if you want to grow fruit, this guide will help you on your way with excellent photos and clear diagrams.
Dobies of Devon
Whether you are planting a few trees in your garden or 50 trees in a field, you will find all you need to know to design and manage your own orchard.
Devon Country Gardener
At last! A book about growing fruit with an organic approach, written for British conditions and with home fruit growers rather than professionals in mind.
Patrick Whitefield - Permaculture Magazine
An excellent book. Full of all sorts of useful information for lovers of fruit trees, from, lovely pictures and clear illustrations. It is beautifully laid out, simple to follow and good and accurate to read.
Dorset Cider Blog
Brilliant work, beautifully presented.
Allotment Blog
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