{"product_id":"homegrown-fruit","title":"Homegrown Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003eJason and Kath have 25 years of experience designing and managing home orchards in a diversity of environments across Aotearoa. The book focuses on creating a healthy set-up and selecting well-suited varieties. From this solid foundation, fruit trees flourish, care is easy, there are fewer pests and diseases, and most importantly, growing is fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, practical, low cost set-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, tried and true planning methods that cater to the home grower. Plus sample plans of orchards in different climates, and in both urban and lifestyle settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the key basics of tree anatomy and the lifecycle of fruit trees so that people understand their trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed catalogue of deciduous, evergreen and subtropical fruits to help people choose varieties best suited to their place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures to support every decision - warmth, hardiness, chilling hours for choosing fruit trees, fertility measures for assessing health, and measures to assess tree vigour and tree health to support ongoing care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis inspiring, accessible book is perfect for beginners setting up a new orchard, busy people who want homegrown fruit without the fuss, and seasoned growers seeking deeper knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44371644416034,"sku":"9780473714338","price":58.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/0785\/1042\/files\/PET-Web-format---2025-10-06T105509-422.jpg?v=1759701433","url":"https:\/\/petronella.pro\/products\/homegrown-fruit","provider":"Petronella's Gallery and Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}