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The Ecological Farm by Helen Atthowe
The Ecological Farm by Helen Atthowe
The Ecological Farm offers a unique focus on reduced tillage, minimizing farm and garden inputs, and pest control.
Reflecting the wisdom that farmer, consultant, and educator Helen Atthowe and her late husband, Carl Rosato, gained during decades of farming experience, this book guides readers on how to reduce or eliminate the use of outside inputs of fertilizer or pesticides—even those that are commonly used on certified organic orchards and market gardens. In clear language and with color photographs, charts, and graphs throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of managing the details of an entire growing system over the full life of the enterprise.
Based on advances in scientific research in ecological food production, farmers, homesteaders, permaculturists, and gardeners alike will learn methods to:
- design a farm system that maintains a growing root in the soil year-round to feed the microbial community instead of just crops.
- strengthen the “immune system” of a farm or garden
- supply crop needs using only on-farm inputs such as cover crops and living mulch
- maximize the presence of beneficial insects and microbes that support healthy crop development
- minimize ecological impact in dealing with insect pest and disease problems
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Fruit Specs
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Shipping vs. Pick Up
Shipping vs. Pick Up
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Shipping: Every year we ship thousands of trees across Canada (except BC due to CFIA regulations). We carefully bag roots in damp sawdust, then box them and send them out via courrier. CLICK HERE to see our shipping policy.
Pick-up: We also have thousands of trees picked up from our nursery each year. The pick-up options is free, though you must wait until you have been emailed a confirmation that your order is ready to pick up, which will have further information such as hours, locations, etc. We really appreciate if you can make an appointment to pick up, then we can be as organized as possible during our busy season.
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