My New Book! Homegrown Fruit: A Practical Guide

by Kath Irvine and Jason Ross

Homegrown Fruit: A Practical Guide takes you step-by-step to an abundant, naturally healthy home orchard, and along the way teaches you all the skills you need to be an epic fruit gardener.

With a healthy setup, and well-suited varieties - fruit trees flourish, care is easy, there are fewer pests and diseases, and most importantly, growing is fun!

⦿ Simple, practical, low-cost setup.

⦿ Practical planning skills with sample plans of both urban and lifestyle block orchards in different climates.

⦿ The basics of tree anatomy and the lifecycle of fruit trees so that you can understand your trees.

⦿ A detailed catalogue of deciduous, evergreen and subtropical fruits to help you choose the right varieties to suit your place.

⦿ Helpful measures to support every decision: warmth, hardiness and chilling hours help you choose your fruit trees, fertility measures help you assess soil health, measures to assess tree vigour and health help you work out how to care for your trees.

“‘A book for those who love growing their own fruit, want to learn how to do it or do it better. It covers it all, from where to start, what to look for, what is suitable for your area, how to prep, how to look after and train – you name it, it is in here. A must have, and a keeper.”

Fiona Eadie Author of 100 Best Native Plants for New Zealand Gardens