The Berry Grower

Author is the co-owner and operator of Peaceful Heritage Nursery, a USDA Certified Organic research farm and orchard. He has 20 years' experience in organic agriculture, botany, and horticulture. He has over a decade working directly with small fruits and berries, and has worked in communities across the US. He speaks widely on the topic and has instructional videos on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnygpIzwUJk Most books on berry growing were published in the 1970's, 2000's The Berry Grower is an in-depth guide with the latest techniques for growing berries for market Readable with cutting-edge information Includes 5 interviews with successful small fruit growers Contains specific information for how to combat the effects of climate change Up-to-date marketing information Covers all major species of cold-hardy small fruit 14 species of common small fruit including blackberry, blueberry, kiwi, grapes, figs, and strawberries, as well as over 15 minor and exotic species Modern, intelligent solutions to farming challenges such as organic pest control, how to source high-quality plants, how to find varieties, and how to create new cultivars 8-page colour section with beautiful photos

Regional: Interviewed farmers from: Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Mississippi. Author has connections in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, New York, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Maryland, CA.

International: Covers all cold-hardy fruit grown in temperate climates, some techniques are transferable to fruits grown in tropical locations.

Canada: Covers all the major and some minor cold-hardy berries grown in Canada

Academic
Horticulture courses