Apple Growing

Designed for the modest farmer with a few apple trees, this guide offers step‑by‑step advice drawn from a lifetime working a western New York orchard. It walks readers through planning a site, selecting varieties, planting, pruning, soil management, and natural pest control, always using plain, practice‑tested language. Throughout, the author weaves in observations from New England and Pennsylvania, giving a regional perspective that feels immediate and useful.

Beyond field work, the book tackles the business side: estimating costs, timing harvests, storing fruit, and finding profitable markets. It explains how rising demand and shifting supplies have pushed apple prices above other citrus, offering practical tips for maximizing returns. Whether a newcomer or a seasoned grower, listeners will come away with a clear roadmap for turning a small orchard into a steady source of food and income.