Grow your own apples, plums, cherries, and peaches in even the smallest backyard! Expert pruner Ann Ralph reveals a simple yet revolutionary secret that keeps an ordinary fruit tree much smaller than normal.

Whether you have a tiny balcony or a huge field, it's never been easier to grow and cook your own orchard fruits. Sharing essential cultivation advice from the common apple to sweet cherries, Orchard also explores more unusual orchard fruits, including medlars, quinces, and mulberries. Accompanied by a range of delicious recipes such as clafoutis, Adam and Eve's pudding and a classic apple pie, this book is a timely celebration of the tree fruit and...

"This book walks every shrub enthusiast through the surprisingly complex process of pruning from the first seed in the ground to the annual progression of pruning steps that must be done in the right order to maximize the health of your shrubs. You will learn what the top reasons for taking up pruning are followed by what equipment is needed for pruning from start to finish. You will learn everything you need to know about the 10 most common pruning...

Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre -- and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require. Even if you have never been a farmer or a gardener, this book covers everything you need to know to get started: buying and saving seeds, starting seedlings, establishing raised...

An exclusive glimpse into the gardens of the world's leading restaurants - and access to innovative recipes inspired by them. For many chefs, their gardens are a direct extension of their kitchens. Whether a small rooftop in the city for growing herbs and spices, or a larger plot with fruit trees and vegetables, these fertile spots provide the ingredients and inspiration for countless seasonal dishes. Here, for the first time, "The Garden Chef" presents...

"In the spirit of Station Eleven and Never Let Me Go, this dazzling and ambitious literary debut follows three generations of beekeepers from the past, present, and future, weaving a spellbinding story of their relationship to the bees--and to their children and one another--against the backdrop of an urgent, global crisis. England, 1852. William is a biologist and seed merchant, who sets out to build a new type of beehive--one that will give both...

Offers advice on how to plan and maintain landscaping in any climate using attractive edible plants such as fruit trees, grape vines, and herbs, with a special section on designing for small spaces.