Holistic Orchard Network Site Map

GrowOrganicApples.com is a Holistic Orchard Network

GrowOrganicApples.com is a Holistic Orchard Network: Together we can Grow Organic Apples as part of the local foods movement.

Networking Connections for Organic Fruit Growers: Holistic Orchard Network

Tree fruit growers have a number of ways to connect with one another about holistic approaches to orcharding.

Orchard Blog and Discussion Forum of the Holistic Orchard Network

Read this grower networking overview and then launch yourself into nuanced discussion on growing healthy fruit.

Community Orcharding: A Movement to make Healthy Fruit Available in Places We Live

The Community Orcharding movement brings together health-minded fruit growers with organic fruit lovers in all the places we choose to live.

Community Orchard Listings: friends of Holistic Orchard Network

Anyone looking for a local connection to healthy fruit will find a nearby Community Orchard in our regional orchard listings.

Books on Growing Organic Apples: Holistic Orchard Network

Recommended information for tree fruit growers can be purchased directly from the Holistic Orchard Network's bookshelf.

Articles on Holistic Orcharding: Holistic Orchard Network

A biologic approach to orcharding relies first and foremost on supporting system health. Updated articles by Michael Phillips provide cutting edge insight into how to grow organic tree fruit.

Holistic Core Values edited by Michael Phillips

Embracing radiant system health in the orchard does suggest certain Holistic Core Values we should strive to achieve in the growing of good fruit.

Seasonal Checklist for the Home Orchardist by Michael Phillips

Seasonal Checklist for the Home Orchardist: one of a series of articles by Michael Phillips on Organic Orcharding

Holistic Disease Management by Michael Phillips

Holistic Disease Management: one of a series of articles by Michael Phillips on Organic Orcharding

Pure Neem Oil by Michael Phillips

Pure Neem Oil: one of a series of articles by Michael Phillips on Organic Orcharding

The Kaolin Clay Strategy for Orchards by Michael Phillips

The Kaolin Clay Strategy for Orchards: one of a series of articles by Michael Phillips on Organic Orcharding

The Lepidoptera Complex by Michael Phillips

The Lepidoptera Complex: one of a series of articles by Michael Phillips on Organic Orcharding

Borer Insights by Michael Phillips

Borer Insights: one of a series of articles by Michael Phillips on Organic Orcharding

Honoring the Orchard Ecosystem by Michael Phillips

Honoring the Orchard Ecosystem: one of a series of articles by Michael Phillips on Organic Orcharding

My Apple Orchard by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote a column (under her husband's name) about her own apple orchard with some advice for organic orchardists that still holds true today.

An Intelligent Paradigm by Michael Phillips

Holistic orcharding is all about finding healthier answers that honor all species. We can only learn from each other if we respect each other.

Network Support: GrowOrganicApples.com is a Holistic Orchard Network

Network funding from growers covers the direct costs of maintaining the Grow Organic Apples website. Apple lovers contributing to the cause enable the vital research needed for community-based orcharding to succeed.

Become a Member: support the work of Holistic Orchard Network

Full-fledged memberships in the Holistic Orchard Network are what make certain the Community Orchard Movement.

Golden Apples: support the work of Holistic Orchard Network

Please support the good work of the Holistic Orchard Network by making a contribution. We need your financial support to continue to grow!

The Boring Bit: financing the Holistic Orchard Network

The Boring Bit: A Look at the Cash Flow of this Grower Networking Effort.

The Community Orchardist Newsletter by Michael Phillips of Holistic Orchard Network

The focus of the Community Orchardist newsletter is always on ecosystem health -- whether we're talking about a community orchard on a small commercial scale or backyard trees that thrill the grandkids.

Breaking News for Apple Lovers & Community Orchardists

Our Happenings page shares ways apple lovers can help build momentum for the cause, general interest stories about the world of apples, and pertinent quotes from you about our efforts to ensure local fruit.

Research Pages from the Holistic Orchard Network

All apple growers are invited to join in this community effort by sharing innovative research and bouncing around unconventional ideas. Comparison trials amongst growers on soil-focused orchard sites will prove very insightful to us all.

Soil Health: Holistic Orchard Research

Soil Health: one of a series of research pages from the Holistic Orchard Network

Resisting Disease: Holistic Orchard Research

Resisting Disease: one of a series of research pages from the Holistic Orchard Network

Insect Dynamics: Holistic Orchard Research

Insect Dynamics: one of a series of research pages from the Holistic Orchard Network

Balanced Orchard Nutrition: Holistic Orchard Research

Balanced Orchard Nutrition: one of a series of research pages from the Holistic Orchard Network

Biodynamic Fruit: Holistic Orchard Research

Biodynamic Fruit: growing organic apples and other fruits with the Holistic Orchard Network

Varietal Notes: Holistic Orchard Research

Varietal Notes: growing organic apples and other fruits with the Holistic Orchard Network

Rootstock Realities: Holistic Orchard Research

Rootstock Realities: one of a series of research pages from the Holistic Orchard Network

Thinking Links for Holistic Orchard Research

Thinking Links for Holistic Orchard Research: one of a series of research pages from the Holistic Orchard Network

Grower Links and Resources: Holistic Orchard Network

Organic Orchardists will want to check out these internet directories, orchard resources, cider connections and regional growing guides.

Organic Orchard Consultations with Experienced Holistic Fruit Growers

Regional advisors can help accelerate any community orchardist's learning curve. We certainly have one good suggestion to start off with now... Apple Grower Michael Phillips.

Contact Michael of Holistic Orchard Network

Holistic Orchard Network: contact founder Michael Phillips with your questions, comments, or even complaints.