![]() ![]() Before the Civil War, Southern agriculture was a primitive and grueling occupation based to a great degree upon slash-and-burn cultivation methods. Apple Cultivation PracticesĪpple cultivation practices in the old South must be understood within the context of Southern agriculture in general. The book provides images of many legendary and old apple varieties, as well as a history of apple cultivation practices used by Southern farmers. The following is an excerpt from Old Southern Apples, Revised and Expanded Edition: A Comprehensive History and Description of Varieties for Collectors, Growers, and Fruit Enthusiasts, written by Creighton Lee Calhoun, Jr., (Chelsea Green, 2011). This book features images of old apple varieties and offers a unique glimpse into American agriculture and the history of growing apple trees in the South. The author of Old Southern Apples, Creighton Lee Calhoun, Jr., is a leader in apple conservation in America. Homemade Cheese Recipes: Cheese Making Articles.Sustainable Farming & Agriculture Articles.Power Equipment Articles - Lawn and Garden Equipment.Raising Ducks and Geese: Articles & Ideas. ![]() ![]() Homesteading Poultry - Chicken, Turkey, Ducks Archives. ![]()
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