Backyard Fruit Growing for Beginners: Grow Apples, Berries, Peaches & More - From First Planting to First Harvest

By Talor Press

Grow real fruit in your own backyard - no farming experience required.

Most fruit gardening books are written for experienced growers. This one is different. Backyard Fruit Growing for Beginners walks you through every step of planning, planting, and harvesting your own fruit - from choosing the right varieties for your climate to protecting your harvest from birds, pests, and disease.

Whether you have a quarter-acre lot or a single raised bed, this guide gives you a practical, no-fluff roadmap to growing apples, pears, peaches, cherries, plums, blueberries, raspberries, figs, grapes, and more.

Match fruit varieties to your USDA zone and chill hoursMaster pruning, espalier, and tree training techniquesBuild raised beds and plan spacing for any yard sizeUnderstand pollination, rootstocks, and grafting basicsIdentify and treat 30+ common pests and diseasesUse planting calendars and monthly task checklistsPreserve your harvest: jam, freezing, drying, and ciderGrow unusual fruits: figs, persimmons, elderberries, currantsFull appendix with quick-reference charts and worksheetsPerfect for: homeowners, backyard gardeners, homesteaders, and anyone who wants to grow their own food but doesn't know where to start. Every chapter is written to be actionable - not encyclopedic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GR97XHSV
• ISBN13: 9798250771917
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"