From Gratiot County's Oldest Orchard. Michael Phillips has led the effort to show that the truly sustainable, organic orchard is something we all can have. Straightforward information on selecting trees and horticultural basics such as pruning and pest management follows. })(); © 2020 Chelsea Green Publishing. } The text reflects his infectious enthusiasm, his deep understanding of the positive and negative impacts of natural organisms on his trees, and his commitment to hard work and critical thinking. One wears many hats, weaving into each season sweet toil and intriguing challenges alike. var hostname = 'GrowOrganicApples.com'; Realizing international shipping is cost prohibitive our books are available through these partner retailers for international purchasing options: World: www.bookdepository.com, www.wordery.com | Australia: www.booktopia.com.au | Canada: www.amazon.ca | UK: www.amazon.co.uk. } And occasionally, someone in the "regional neighborhood" simply wants to see pruning done right. An orchard can be a part of every diversified farm and homestead. That’s where Michael Phillips comes in. Some people value a homestead visit as essential to their apple growing future. { In general, the sheer breadth of information presented can seem overwhelming, particularly for a beginner, but it’s likely that those who are interested in getting started in holistic orchard practices will appreciate having such a thorough reference guide. Details about this yearly orcharding class can be found by clicking that blue link! By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies. var linktext = username + '@' + hostname; Mary Anna Orchard (Phillips) Birthdate: November 20, 1620: Birthplace: Langdon, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom: Death: April 02, 1697 (76) York County, York County, Virginia, United States Immediate Family: Daughter of Gregory Phillips and Anna Phillips Wife of Martin Gardner; Henry Tyler and John Orchard Mother of Elizabeth. Many people want to grow fruit on a small scale but lack the insight to be successful orchardists. If you have any questions, please send an email to farmer@phillipsfarms.com or call the Farm Office at 908-763-2126 Phillips Farms is a family-owned farm that is based on a very simple formula: respect for the land, passion about produce, dedication to quality, and lots of hard work. Please explore the many teaching and requisite support avenues of GrowOrganicApples.com. The Holistic Orchard integrates fundamental biology with the practical realities of ecologically sound management. . Now employee-owned. Part of the fun of having written The Apple Grower and The Holistic Orchard is serving as a clearinghouse of information that helps all of us to grow the good fruit. document.write('' + linktext + '') Come gain the practical insights needed to establish your own fruit planting based on the biological systems approach used here at Lost Nation Orchard. --Guy Ames, orchardist and tree fruit specialist with ATTRA, the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, "The Holistic Orchard is a stimulating account of fruit production from a biological rather than chemical approach. The Holistic Orchard demystifies the basic skills everybody should know about the inner-workings of the orchard ecosystem, as well as orchard design, soil biology, and organic health management. 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