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Description
This book is a comprehensive guide to temperate and subtropical fruit and nut plants that explores old favourites as well as many little known yet exciting food-producing plants. An inspiration to people to grow and try new foods, the A to Z guide presents over 300 species, with information on cultivation and propagation, harvesting times and yields, storing and using the produce. There is particular emphasis on the nutritional and health benefits of the fruit or nut described. Within these main entries, there are brief descriptions of over 250 similar species, expanding the coverage of this book still further.
A general introduction gives a basic background to types of fruit and nuts, plant structure, cultivation, including growing plants in containers, propagation, pruning and training and pests and diseases. A table of plants for different garden situations at the back of the book is a useful ready-reference. The appendix lists plants for differing conditions and uses and a bibliography provides avenues for further information.
This very thorough and extensively researched book is a vital reference to temperate and subtropical food producing plants from around the world in terms of choice of varieties and marketing of the harvest.
Features
- A-Z guide to 300 temperate & sub-tropical fruits
- Includes information on cultivation and nutrition
- Stunning colour images throughout
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Index of common names
Plant families
Part I: Introduction to Fruits and Nuts
Plant groups: their evolution and classification
Plants and sex
Types of fruit and nuts
Plant structure
Plant types
Cultivation
Container culture
Planting out and establishment
Propagation
Variations in yield: biennial (alternate) bearing
Pruning and training
Dealing with pests and diseases
Health benefits from fruits and nuts
Part II: Plant Species
Appendix: Plants for differing conditions and uses
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Reviews
"This is the best and most comprehensive hardcover book I have read on fruit and nuts for temperate and semi-tropical climates."
The West Australian, July 2007
"As the name suggests, this impressive book takes the reader on an amazing voyage of discovery… an invaluable asset as a quality reference worthy of a place in every foodlover and gardener's library."
Gail Thomas (Australian Horticulture, October 2006)
"I really can't recommend this book enough. It is just so comprehensive. A joy to read and absorb, beatifully presented and an inspiration for the coming spring."
Earth Garden, September-November 2006
"A joy to read and absorb, beautifully presented and an inspiration for the gardener."
Goodlife Book Club, 2006
"This book is for the serious self-sufficiency practitioner or home food gardener and will also be a great resource for nurseries. Treat yourself."
Grass Roots Magazine, 2006
"Informative for both keen gardeners and consumers looking to understand more about the origin of their food."
Aduki Magazine, Spring 2006
"This comprehensive A-Z guide is set to become the major reference guide to fruit and nuts in Australia. There are other good books on the market, but this one is a must for the serious library."
Your Garden Magazine, Winter 2006
"This is essential reading material for those with acreage looking to grow fruit plants."
Cedric Bryant (Canberra Times, July 2006)
Readership
Horticulturists, horticulture students, gardeners, consumers and food technologists.
Author Information
Dr SUSANNA LYLE has been involved in both the practical and academic study of plants and soils for over 25 years; with a PhD in plant and soil science from Exeter University, as well as a National Certificate in Horticulture from Pershore College. She has also taught horticulture, plant science and garden design, and planned and planted many private and community woodlands and gardens, along with editing a range of scientific and educational books and journals. After travelling in many countries, during which she was a keen observer of food plants in many climates and locations, she settled in Northland, New Zealand. Here, she continues to read and study the world’s food plants; growing many of them, photographing them and, most recently, painting them. She has already begun work on her next book about vegetables and seeds.
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Pruning and Training Systems for Modern Olive Growing
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