The Home Orchard - Bill Brett

The fruit-growing bible you didn’t know you were missing.

The dream of a home orchard is sweet; the reality of soil prep, pest control, and the dark art of pruning is where the real work begins. Enter Bill Brett. The Home Orchard – Essential NZ Guide to Growing Fruit is the definitive resource for those of us who take our harvests personally.

Bill isn’t just an enthusiast—he’s an Associate of Honour of the Royal NZ Institute of Horticulture. In this 190-page guide, he distils a lifetime of expertise into a comprehensive ‘How To’ for every stage of the process. Whether you’re just starting your first pot-bound citrus or you’re managing an established grove, Bill covers everything from site selection and soil preparation to pollination secrets and the thinning required to ensure your trees actually produce every year.

The approach is rooted in science, covering sustainable best practices and proven organic methods to ensure your garden thrives without the guesswork. It’s knowledgeable, straightforward, and arguably the most important tool in your gardening shed that doesn’t require sharpening.

• Authority: Written by NZ expert Bill Brett