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Trees for Gardens, Orchards and Permaculture Paperback – Illustrated, 19 May 2015

by MARTIN CRAWFORD (Author)
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Are you wondering which productive trees to plant in your garden? Or are you planning a forest garden? Perhaps you are planting an orchard but want a greater diversity of useful trees than is common? Or do you want to know what unusual fruit trees you can use? The answers to all these questions can be found here. Martin Crawford has researched and experimented with tree crops for 25 years and has selected over 100 of the best trees producing fruits, nuts, edible leaves and other useful products that can be grown in Europe and North America. Each of the trees or tree groups include details of: . Origin and history . Description and uses . Varieties/Cultivars . Cultivation, pests and diseases . Related species . European and North American suppliers . Colour photos accompany every entry. The appendices makes choosing trees for your situation easy, with lists of suitable trees for specific situations plus flow charts to guide you. If you want to know about and use the large diversity of tree crops that are available in temperate and continental climates, then this book is both fascinating and essential reading by an internationally acknowledged expert. AUTHOR: After several years working in organic agriculture and horticulture, Martin Crawford founded the Agroforestry Research Trust in 1992. Since then he has focused on researching and growing perennial food systems including forest gardens and orchards of nut trees and uncommon fruits. He runs the nursery at ART which propagates and sells many different tree and perennial plants and is the author of many popular books and papers. 180 colour photographs, 65 tables.
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  1. Print length
    248 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Permanent Publications
  4. Publication date
    19 May 2015
  5. Dimensions
    20.32 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1856232166
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1856232166
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'Martin Crawford is Mr Tree, and what he doesn't know about these sentinels in our landscape is hardly worth knowing. I've reaped the benefit of his root-and-branch expertise myself: he helped me establish my modest Devon nuttery and forest garden, and my flourishing chestnuts, hazels and autumn olives (to name just three) are a testament to his generous advice. But what's really inspiring and persuasive is Martin's view of trees as a vital and sustaining life force that we need to recognise and nurture. Like any good arboriculturist (or tree-man, if you like), he has an emotional connection to trees and an infectious sense of awe at their sheer magnificence. But this book is really about their importance as the bedrock of a sustainable ecology. Martin celebrates the sheer practical value of trees and explores the uses we have found for them, past and present, that makes them not just things of beauty, but icons of resilience, resourcefulness and regeneration.' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, multi-award-winning writer and broadcaster widely known for his uncompromising commitment to seasonal, ethically produced food

About the Author

After several years working in organic agriculture and horticulture, Martin Crawford founded the Agroforestry Research Trust in 1992. Since then he has focused on researching and growing perennial food systems including forest gardens and orchards of nut trees and uncommon fruits. He runs the nursery at ART which propagates and sells many different tree and perennial plants and is the author of many opoular books and papers.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Permanent Publications; Illustrated edition (19 May 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1856232166
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1856232166
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.32 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
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  • Max
    5.0 out of 5 stars Approfondimento indispensabile
    Reviewed in Italy on 30 April 2019
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    Dopo Creating a Forest Garden anche questo titolo è indispensabile nella biblioteca di chi progetta foreste commestibili. Il libro è composto da schede approfondite di molte piante. Consigliato! Purtroppo in lingua inglese.
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  • S Maxwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely useful book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2015
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    I was really looking forward to reading this book when I ordered it, and Mr Crawford didn't disappoint. The book covers many tree species, giving information in all aspects that the grower could reasonably require to successfully obtain a yield from the trees. There is a wealth of useful information that I have seen nowhere else, for example as a grower of sea buckthorn (purchased from Mr Crawford of course) he explains the importance of letting the plant sucker and it's strong aversion to shade which i had not read elsewhere, despite having researched for several months on the internet.
    The photos are very nice and overall presentation of the book is superb, and very clearly laid out. Some cultivar lists have had to be left out due to lack of space in the book for these long lists which is understandable. I would highly recommend this fine book to any grower of trees or persons interested in this subject. Lastly, it is written from a UK perspective but has info equally applicable to growers in other temperate areas, Europe, North America etc.
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  • SLCcustomer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 September 2019
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    I recently bought 6 acres and was trying to decide what trees to plant. This book has helped immensely. Trees were included that I hadn't ever considered before or even knew existed such as a butternut. I look forward to implementing these trees into my permaculture design. What was also extremely helpful is the list of suppliers in the back of the book. It's great to give information about plants, but it doesn't do any good if you don't know where to buy them. This gives an extensive list of nursery's where you can buy the trees.
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  • Morningstar Sun
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top Story for Gardeners
    Reviewed in the United States on 19 October 2015
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    Martin is an international voice from the UK providing solid insights into all levels of gardening. When permaculture is part of the overall design and eventual implementation of your gardening plan, with his guidance and information you know you will have the best garden possibly . . . everything will be so integrated that you'll find synchronicity expressed in the successful results.
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  • Julian Russell
    5.0 out of 5 stars I learnt a lot from reading it and I shall continue to enjoy revisiting it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 August 2015
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    This book is a timely masterpiece. For anyone with an interest in common and less common fruit and nut trees, this is an exciting new addition to the available literature. The information is clear and accessible with attractive colour photos through out. I learnt a lot from reading it and I shall continue to enjoy revisiting it. Thank you very much Mr Martin Crawford, you help to make a brighter future possible,
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