Apples and Pears

Description

Apples and Pears: A History of Orchards in the Scottish Borders and North Northumberland by authors John and Elizabeth Towner. Orchards have been a feature of the landscape in the Borders and north Northumberland since monastic times. This book describes the rise of orchards in the region from the early twelfth century to their decline by the early twentieth century.

This book was published by the Berwickshire Naturalists’ Club, which is active in the Scottish Borders, Berwickshire and Northumberland.

Key features:

• Chapters include ‘The Origins and Growth of the Border Orchards’, ‘Borders, Gardeners and Nurserymen in the late Nineteenth Century’ & ‘Decline and Signs of Revival’
• Features clear diagrams, illustrations and historic photos
• Paperback
• 126 pages

Specifications:

• Dimensions:  24.5 x 17cm