Since the first edition was released in 1998, The Apple Grower has been the definitive guide to growing apples wisely, naturally, and with gentle impact on the earth. Orchardist Michael Phillips continues his research with apples, which have been called "organic's final frontier." In this new edition of his widely acclaimed work, Phillips delves even deeper into the mysteries of growing good fruit with minimal inputs. About the Author: Michael Phillips is a farmer, writer, researcher, consultant, and speaker who lives with his wife Nancy and daughter Grace on Heartsong Farm in Northumberland, New Hampshire, where they grow apples and a variety of medicinal herbs.