Recommended Reading

If you are interested in learning about growing your own home orchard the following are some favorite books collected and read over the years:

"Apples of Uncommon Character: Heirlooms, Modern Classics and Little-Known Wonders," by Rowan Jacobsen

"The Best Apples to Buy and Grow," by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

"Secrets of Plant Propagation; Starting Your Own Flowers, Vegetables, Fruits, Berries, Shrubs, Trees and Houseplants," by Lewis Hill

"The Holistic Orchard; Tree Fruits and Berries the Biological Way" by Michael Phillips

"The Home Orchard" put out by the University of California

"Integrated Pest Management for Apples and Pears" put out by the University of California

"The Pruning Book" by Lee Reich

"Grow Fruit Naturally" by Lee Reich

"Designing and Maintaining Your Edible Landscape Naturally" by Robert Kourik

"The Apples of New York," by Spencer Ambrose Beach

"Montana Master Gardener Handbook,"

"Fruit, Berry and Nut Inventory; 4th Edition"

"MontGuide" - The State University of Montana puts out short leaflets, all relevant to growing in Montana.  They are usually available at your local extension office.