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Growing Fruit In Australia by Paul Baxter (Hardcover, 1987) Agriculture

By Paul Baxter

1987 • Hardcover • Nelson

Description

Title: Growing Fruit In Australia
Author/Publisher: Paul Baxter (Nelson)
Publication Year: 1987
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket, Illustrated

Growing Fruit in Australia is a non-fiction gardening and agriculture reference book by Paul Baxter, published in 1987. This Illustrated hardcover with Dust Jacket provides comprehensive, practical advice tailored to the unique climate and conditions of growing fruit across Australia. It is a valuable resource for Australian home gardeners and horticulturists.

Synopsis

Originally published in 1987, Paul Baxter's 'Growing Fruit In Australia' stands as a comprehensive non-fiction guide for cultivating fruit across the diverse Australian landscape. This meticulously compiled work offers practical advice tailored specifically to the unique climatic and horticultural conditions found throughout the continent.

Targeted at adult readers with an interest in agriculture and home gardening, the book serves as a vital reference for anyone looking to establish or improve their fruit-bearing plants. It is presented in a robust hardcover format, enhanced with a dust jacket and numerous illustrations to aid understanding and application of its detailed instructions.

  • Region-Specific Horticultural Guidance: The core of this volume lies in its direct applicability to Australian environments, providing strategies and recommendations that account for local weather patterns, soil types, and endemic challenges faced by fruit growers.
  • Practical Cultivation Techniques: Readers are furnished with actionable advice on all stages of fruit cultivation, encompassing planting, pruning, irrigation, pest and disease management, and harvesting methods for a variety of fruit species.
  • Visual Learning Support: The inclusion of illustrations throughout the text enriches the learning experience, offering visual clarity to complex horticultural processes and aiding in the identification of different fruits or common plant issues.

As a vintage and specialised guide, 'Growing Fruit In Australia' remains a valuable resource for contemporary Australian gardeners and agricultural enthusiasts. Its enduring practical advice, combined with its status as an inscribed and personalised copy, lends it a unique appeal to collectors and those seeking a tangible link to Australian horticultural history.

Condition

This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

Specifications

Format Hardcover
Condition Acceptable
Publisher Nelson
Year 1987
Type Not Specified
Genre Farming
Topic Agriculture
Signed No
Vintage Yes
Features Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Language English
Ex Libris No
Inscribed Yes
Book Title Growing Fruit In Australia
Personalised Yes
Custom Bundle No
Narrative Type Non-Fiction
Intended Audience Adults

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