Biologic Curriculum

The state-of-the-art of growing healthy fruit constantly evolves as we more fully perceive the holistic connections between our trees and all the life forces found in the orchard. A good apple is about so much more than simply negating pests and disease! A biologic approach to orcharding relies first and foremost on supporting system health.

The curriculum shared here are essential teachings drawn from Michael's books, along with updated information woven in as we discover fuller insights. Keep in mind in working with your own particular orchard reality that observation of Nature's ways is how one fine tunes the nuance of any approach. The more subtle "answers" fall into place only once soil and tree health are achieved.

Organic Orcharding Articles

• An Intelligent Paradigm
• My Apple Orchard by Laura Ingalls Wilder
• Honoring the Orchard Ecosystem
• Holistic Core Values
• Holistic Disease Management
• Pure Neem Oil
• The Kaolin Clay Strategy
• The Lepidoptera Complex
• Borer Insights
• Curculio Riffs
• Seasonal Checklist for the Holistic Orchard
• Apple Grower Network Research Pages

A number of ideas for future articles are in the works, as time and finances allow. Here are titles you may find someday: Holistic Spray Nuance, Equipment Review for the Biological Orchard, Community-Based Marketing, Herbal Remedies in Orchard Care, Understory Plant Allies, and A Ramial Wood Chip Primer. Valuable information indeed!