From agaccess@pa.mother.comSat Jun 17 00:04:33 1995 Date: Mon, 12 Jun 1995 07:47:15 -0700 From: David Katz To: sanet-mg@amani.ces.ncsu.edu Subject: new book available NEW BOOK ON GROWING HEALTHY FRUIT TREES USING LESS PESTICIDES The new, revised edition of "Orchard Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to Healthy Fruit Trees," by Steve Page and Joseph Smillie, is now available. This practical handbook is a useful tool for commercial orchardists and backyard fruit growers who want to grow healthy fruit trees using less pesticides. The authors explain a strict organic approach, as well as integrated pest management techniques that emphasize using the least possible amount of pesticides. This information will help farmers increase profits by reducing chemical use and by getting higher prices for their unsprayed fruit. Organized around the seasons, "Orchard Almanac" delivers clear, specific advice on planting and maintaining the orchard. With a month-by-month format , the almanac explains sanitation and close monitoring of trees to prevent or minimize pest infestations. Techniques of integrated pest management, biological control and safe chemical control are demystified. The book includes lots of specific information on using fungicides and pesticides, with an emphasis on organic materials, in a context of understanding the orchard ecosystem. In the unique and easy-to-follow seasonal format, the authors also discuss planting and pruning, soil and foliar fertilization, new disease-resistant varieties, restoration of old fruit trees, harvest, storage, and all aspects of caring for your orchard throughout the year. The authors are orchardists themselves, and draw upon their many years of experience working on their own farms and serving as consultants to small-scale and commercial growers. They have included appendices that include a bibliography, a directory of suppliers and insectaries, listings of orchard related organizations, and a set of tables with formulation of various pest control materials. "Orchard Almanac" is published by agAccess. The 176 page softcover book may be ordered directly from agAccess for $16.95 plus $4 shipping & handling. CA residents please add $1.22 for sales tax. You can call (916) 756-7177, 9am to 5:30pm PST, 24 hour FAX (916) 756-7188, or email to agaccess@davis.com. Or write to P.O.Box 2008, Davis CA 95617. Visa, MasterCard and purchase orders are accepted.