{"product_id":"the-prairie-gardeners-go-to-for-fruit-9781771513906","title":"The Prairie Gardener's Go-To for Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLifelong gardeners Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau tackle the tasty topic of fruit in the seventh book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrawberries, blueberries, saskatoons, pears, plums, apricots, cherries, currants, kiwi . . . There are lots of great reasons to grow your own. There's the unparalleled taste of fresh produce to consider, and the opportunity to help reduce ever-rising grocery bills. Then there's the ornamental appeal (think grape vines and apple blossoms).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're growing an orchard in a rural area, planting a couple of currant bushes or haskaps in a small urban yard, or a container of squash on a balcony, you'll find help and inspiration here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJanet and Sheryl answer your questions on things like\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement for sun- and shade-loving plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination, propagation, and grafting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulching, hilling, trellises, and those oh-so-fancy espaliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting pesky spots, scales, worms, flies, and other killjoys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventing weather damage and prepping your plants for winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting and storage methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a primer on what exactly counts as fruit (scientifically and culturally) and Prairie-friendly lists of species and varietals for every space and inclination, you'll soon know your drupes from your pomes, your berries from your pepos and be well on your way to harvesting the fruits of your own labour (yes, we went there).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12682493\"\u003eJanet Melrose\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12682495\"\u003eSheryl Normandeau\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Touchwood Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781771513906\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 177151390X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-GAR\"\u003eGardening\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-GAR005000\"\u003eFruit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-GAR\"\u003eGardening\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-GAR027000\"\u003eClimatic | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-GAR\"\u003eGardening\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-GAR019030\"\u003eRegional | Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Touchwood Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44522171629805,"sku":"9781771513906","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_f5a75789-d9bc-4dc5-902b-24fe93eff7cc.jpg?v=1701301500","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-prairie-gardeners-go-to-for-fruit-9781771513906","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}