Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts

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This easy-to-use resource is perfect for farmers, gardeners, and landscapers looking to grow healthy, resilient, low-maintenance trees, shrubs, vines, and other fruiting plants from around the world. Illustrated with over 200 color photographs and covering 50 productive edible crops—from Arctic kiwi to jujube and medlar to heartnut—it serves as a comprehensive guide for those aiming to diversify their growing spaces. The focus is on cold-hardy fruits and nuts that thrive in cold-temperate regions, offering alternatives to commonly pest-ridden plants like apples and peaches. Authors Allyson Levy and Scott Serrano, experienced growers and founders of the Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, highlight both familiar and lesser-known fruits that are resilient and low in pest issues. Inside, readers will find taste profiles, plant descriptions, recommended cultivars, propagation methods, and nutritional profiles for nuts like almonds, chestnuts, walnuts, and pecans. The book also includes essential information on fertilization needs and soil requirements. With its blend of beautiful photography and practical advice, this guide is invaluable for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to create sustainable landscapes filled with diverse plant life and healthy foods.