Growing Urban Orchards: The Ups, Downs, and How Tos of Fruit Tree Care in the City

You’d think growing fruit trees would be easy. You just plant them, water them, and wait for the harvest, right? Well, that’s not quite the case. Fruit trees are delicate and need hands-on care, especially when planted in the challenging urban environment. In this award-winning* book, community orchardist Susan Poizner teaches you everything you need to know to grow fruit trees in the city, from choosing the right tree to pruning, feeding and protecting your tree from pests and disease. Thinking of planting a fruit tree? This book will save you time and money and allow you to grow fruit trees successfully, right from the start. *Growing Urban Orchards is the recipient of a 2014 Garden Writers Association Silver Award of Achievement for Book: General Readership.