Orchard People

Steph Roth from Silver Creek Nursery in Ontario talks about how she grafts fruit trees. We will cover collecting fruiting wood, rootstock choices, bench grafting and more. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONAre you ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees?Visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ for five-star rated premium fruit tree care education. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USWe continually adapt our presence to the communities that resonate with us.Check out the current ways to connect with us in the footer ↓Let’s grow together!(00:00) - Introduction to Fruit Tree Grafting (01:51) - Guest Introduction: Steph Roth (05:03) - Basics of Grafting: Rootstock and Scion (06:29) - Grafting Techniques and Challenges (08:29) - Listener Questions and Expert Advice: Why graft, and grafting for small spaces (10:54) - Advanced Grafting Tips and Tricks (13:13) - Timing and Storage for Successful Grafting (20:14) - Species Compatibility and Guerrilla Grafting (24:57) - Advanced Rootstock Techniques (25:15) - Grafting Questions from Viewers: Utilizing rootstocks for grafting purposes and bench grafting (26:51) - Why People Graft: Viewer Insights (28:30) - Bench Grafting Explained (29:14) - Whip and Tongue Grafting: A Step-by-Step Guide (30:37) - Tools and Tips for Successful Grafting (32:42) - Handling and Wrapping Grafts (35:00) - Rootstock and Replant Disease (38:47) - Scion Length and Energy Management (42:32) - The Joy of Grafting (43:30) - Grafting Timing and Kits (46:11) - Show Wrap-Up and Additional Resources

Cider apples are a hot commodity these days. But what about perry pears? In this episode, Barry Masterson of Kertelreiter Cider, talks about perry and tells us how to make it and what pear varieties to use. Barry, who is from Ireland, lives with his German born wife, Ines, in the village of Schefflenz in North Baden, Germany. Also check out Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden: Planting and Tending Small Fruit Trees and Berries in Gardens and Containers by Christy Wilhelmi of Gardenerd.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction to Pear Trees and Their Legacy (00:45) - Meet Barry Masterson: Passion for Historic Pear Trees (01:12) - Discovering Old Pear Trees in Rural Germany (02:03) - The History and Significance of Pear Trees (03:50) - Harvesting Pears: Challenges and Permissions (06:17) - Listener Questions: Alcohol Content and Hardiness of Pear Trees (08:40) - Making Perry: Recipes and Techniques (13:16) - Challenges and Rewards of Using Different Pear Varieties (20:50) - Growing Perry Pear Trees: Patience and Care (22:57) - Tasting Notes and Origins of Perry (24:12) - Champagne-like Qualities of Perry (25:55) - Historic Cultivars and Uses of Perry Pears (29:27) - Perry Production and Sorbitol (31:59) - Favorite Perry Pear Cultivars (35:52) - Harvesting and Processing Perry Pears (43:37) - Preserving Perry Traditions (45:27) - Conclusion and Farewell

There is a right way and a wrong way to water your fruit trees and other plants. And how you irrigate will affect the health of your plants and the quality of your harvest. Learn the science behind irrigation with sustainable food gardening expert and author Robert Kourik. The prize for this episode is a PDF copy of Robert's book Roots Demystified valued at $12. Robert sources his irrigation equipment from https://www.dripworks.com/.The host of The Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Tune into The Urban Forestry Radio Show LIVE by going to RealityRadio101.com on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time.Learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully. Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's premium online courses at https://learn.orchardpeople.com/.

Learn to use your home grown heirloom fruits in recipes from centuries past.Show guests include orchardist Darren Turpin of Orchardnotes.com, historic cook Paul Couchman of Regencycook.co.uk and culinary historian Brigitte Webster of Tudorexperience.com. This month's recommended resource is Olwyn Woodier's excellent book The Apple Cookbook (3rd Edition) (affiliate link).The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Heirloom Fruit Recipes" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Lindsay Mitchell, Editor at the International Society of Arboriculture's publication Arborist News and Sarah Ruark, technical advisor at the Davey Institute, the research arm of Davey Tree, talk about the Detective Dendro® educational mystery series, what it's like to be a real life tree detective, and ways that we can all investigate the mysteries that we encounter in our own trees.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books She is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward. 📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE: ✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/ These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support! (00:00) - Introduction: Simple Joys and Mysteries (00:39) - Introducing Detective Dendro (01:39) - Meet the Guests: Lindsay Mitchell and Sarah Ruark (02:14) - The Detective Dendro Series: Behind the Scenes (05:56) - A Closer Look at Detective Dendro's Adventures (10:42) - Tree Mysteries and Listener Questions (17:37) - Sarah Ruark's Five Steps to Solving Tree Mysteries (21:45) - Real-Life Tree Mysteries and Solutions (31:25) - Final Thoughts and How to Read Detective Dendro (32:52) - Conclusion

Lincoln Smith from Forested.us explains how listening to the landscape is the secret to growing healthy fruit trees and fruiting plants. Lincoln will talk about some of his top picks including persimmons, mulberries and black raspberries. Additional resources:This month's recommended resource: The Modern Homestead Garden: Growing Self-Sufficiency in Any Size Backyard by Gary Pilarchik (affilate link).The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer!Let’s grow together.(00:00) - Introduction to Fruit Tree Planting (00:46) - Guest Introduction: Lincoln Smith (01:14) - Understanding Forested and Food Forests (04:39) - Challenges and Learnings in Forest Gardening (06:46) - Listener Questions: Vegetables and Urban Food Forests (10:21) - The Persimmon Journey (23:45) - Community Engagement and Organic Practices (26:12) - Exploring Espalier Techniques (27:27) - Discovering Sochan: An Edible Plant (28:23) - Listener Questions: Trips to Canada and Serviceberries (31:33) - Mulberries and Raspberries: Easy-to-Grow Plants (35:53) - Designing a Food Forest: Tips and Insights (39:37) - Biggest Gardening Mistakes and Lessons Learned (41:44) - Topography and Forest Garden Planning (43:43) - Show Wrap-Up and Announcements

Reagan Wytsalucy, Extension Assistant Professor, Agriculture & Natural Resources at Utah State University, talks about her journey to find the last orchards growing the age-old, drought resistant South West Peaches. And she explains why these trees must be protected.First Nations communities in the U.S. have been growing these peaches for hundreds of years. Reagan explains why it is essential NOT to plant these trees on a large scale yet. This month's recommended resource is: Micro Food Gardening: Project plans and plants for growing fruits and veggies in tiny spaces by Jennifer McGuinness.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.IS READING YOUR THING?🌐 Transcript: Read the full conversation at your own pace.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "8 Heirloom Peach Varieties that You can Grow at Home" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Do nitrogen fixing plants and trees actually improve soil fertility? Will your fruit trees benefit if you plant nitrogen fixing plants in your garden? Susan speaks to permaculture orchardist Stefan Sobkowiak of Miracle Farms in Quebec, Canada to find out! The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Nitrogen-Fixing Trees: Do They Feed Fruit Trees or Waste Space?" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Learn how to boost your tree's health with fruit tree foliar sprays that you can make at home from sugar, molasses, epsom salts...and Coca-cola? Our show guest is regenerative agriculture expert John Kempf of Advancing Eco Agriculture.Additional resources:Learn the best practices for keeping your trees well-fed and productive through sustainable, eco-friendly methods here.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction to the Community Orchard (00:16) - The Importance of Community in Orchards (00:54) - Introducing Foliar Sprays with John Kempf (01:53) - Understanding Regenerative Agriculture (04:14) - The Role of Foliar Sprays in Photosynthesis (05:43) - Key Nutrients for Effective Foliar Sprays (07:06) - Listenener Questions on Foliar Sprays: How often should foliar spray be applied? (08:36) - Mechanisms of Nutrient Absorption in Plants (11:30) - Homemade Foliar Sprays: Ingredients and Application (13:24) - The Coca-Cola Foliar Spray Debate (16:53) - Best Practices for Foliar Spraying (24:18) - Live Seminar Plans Post-COVID (24:41) - Foliar Spray Application Frequency (25:59) - Homemade Foliar Spray Ingredients (28:53) - Heat Stress Management in Orchards (33:50) - Kind Harvest: A Social Network for Growers (39:11) - Nutrient-Rich Foliar Sprays (46:49) - Final Thoughts and Resources

Soil microbes play an essential role in releasing nutrients from the soil in a form that our fruit trees and other plants can access. So, if your soil doesn't have a healthy and diverse microbe population, your fruit trees will not thrive. The problem is that microbes are so tiny that we can't see them with the human eye. How do we know if we have a good microbe population? According to the Soil Conservation Council of Canada all you have to do is bury a pair of 100% cotton underwear in the topsoil of your garden. Leave your undies in the ground for a couple of months. Then, when you dig them up see what they look like. If your soil microbes have been busy digesting and recycling organic matter, then all that will be left is the elastic waist band. To learn more about this process, I've invited two experts from the University of Guelph to talk about the "Bury Your Briefs Campaign" and about the role soil microbes play in keeping our fruit trees and other plants healthy. They are Cameron Ogilvie, Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator and Kari Dunfield, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Microbiology of Agro-ecosystems.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Bringing Life to Your Soil: How to Improve Soil Quality Naturally" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Introduction (00:58) - Meet the Experts (01:25) - Understanding Soil Microbes (04:03) - The Bury Your Briefs Campaign (07:13) - Microbial Activity and Soil Health (10:15) - Best Practices for Soil Health (15:13) - Bacteria in Soil (18:10) - Understanding the Importance of Consistent Testing (19:13) - The Role of Fungi in Soil Health (20:47) - Exploring Soil Organisms: Beyond Bacteria and Fungi (22:02) - The Fascinating World of Springtails (22:52) - Debating Soil Minerals and Rock Dust (25:21) - Actinomyces: The Source of Healthy Soil Smell (27:15) - Studying Soil Microbes in the Field (28:36) - Urban Agriculture and Soil Microbiology (31:02) - Bio Fertilizers: A Sustainable Alternative (34:34) - Nurturing Soil Microbial Populations (39:01) - The Importance of Soil Microbes (42:11) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Jack Legg, an agronomist from SGS Canada, talks about soil and tissue testing and how that can help ensure that your fruit trees and plants have the nutrients they need. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Introduction to Soil and Its Mysteries (00:34) - Signs of Soil Fertility and Plant Health (01:10) - Importance of Soil Testing (01:27) - Meet the Expert: Jack Legg (05:10) - Understanding Soil pH and Nutrient Availability (07:07) - Soil Testing Procedures in the Lab (10:34) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers: The Importance of Looking at the Bigger Picture (14:20) - Nutrient Dynamics in Soil and Plants (20:29) - Challenges in Nitrogen Management (22:34) - Understanding Nitrate and Nitrogen Loss (22:46) - Complex Forms of Nitrogen (23:25) - Listener Questions: Apple Trees and Sugar Levels (24:50) - Protecting Soil Health (26:51) - Plant Tissue Testing Explained (31:55) - Soil Testing Kits: Are They Worth It? (36:00) - Choosing the Right Lab for Soil Testing (37:39) - Conclusion and Farewell

What is the secret of growing blueberries successfully? In this episode of The Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast we speak to Kathleen Demchak, Senior Extension Associate at Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences about blueberries and how to grow them successfully. Click here to watch an 8-minute video excerpt from the podcast. Download Kathleen's PDF on growing blueberries, Keys to Establishing a Successful Blueberry Planting. The prize for this episode's contest includes two tools from Dramm. It includes a 10' soaker ring, which directs water to the roots of young trees and shrubs, and a Dramm Bypass Pro Pruner. The total value of the two item package is $38.00. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONAre you ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees?Visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ for five-star rated premium fruit tree care education. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USWe continually adapt our presence to the communities that resonate with us.Check out the current ways to connect with us in the footer ↓Let’s grow together!(00:00) - Introduction to Native Plants (00:21) - Challenges of Growing Blueberries (00:41) - Understanding Blueberry Soil Requirements (00:54) - Interview with Kathy Jemchak (01:34) - Natural Habitats of Blueberries (03:29) - Blueberry Root Systems and Mycorrhizal Associations (05:37) - Making Your Garden Suitable for Blueberries (07:18) - Listener Questions: Winterizing and Pruning Blueberries (12:03) - Listener Questions: Soil Amendments and pH (14:01) - Listener Questions: Moving and Planting Blueberries (28:24) - Listener Questions: Fertilizing Blueberries (31:56) - Exploring Blueberry Varieties and Cultivars (44:16) - Conclusion and Upcoming Shows

Sam Van Aken is an award winning artist and an associate professor in the Art Department of Syracuse University who uses grafting techniques to create his "Tree of 40 Fruit" art installations across North America. His trees will grow multiple different types of fruits including peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, cherries and almonds. Additional resources:To see a 10-minute video excerpt from the show, click here. This month's recommended resource: The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2021 Garden GuideThe host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction to Fruit Tree Planting (01:19) - Introducing the Tree of 40 Fruit (01:49) - Meet Sam Van Aken (02:36) - The Art and Science of Grafting (06:10) - Exhibiting the Tree of 40 Fruit (08:07) - Grafting Techniques and Challenges (08:55) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers: rootstock, interstock, history and surprising downside of multi grafted trees (18:56) - Global Interest and Community Feedback (22:14) - Exploring Stone Fruits and Grafting (23:45) - Challenges of Growing Fruit Trees (27:02) - Grafting Techniques and Compatibility (31:22) - Customization and Historical Projects (33:38) - Indoor Fruit Tree Cultivation (35:19) - Art and Horticulture: A Personal Journey (39:19) - Final Thoughts and Audience Questions

When is the best time to fertilize fruit trees? In this episode Tree Fruit Production Extension Specialist Robert Crassweller, Ph.D. from Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences talks about how fruit trees' nutritional needs change throughout the seasons.Additional resources:Watch this 10-minute video excerpt from this episode on when to fertilize fruit treesLearn best practices for keeping your trees well-fed and productive with articles hereListeners that sent in questions or comments during the live show were entered into this month's contest to win Plant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden (affiliate link) by Jessica WalliserThe host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction: The Impact of Diet on Health and Productivity (00:55) - Comparing Human Nutrition to Plant Nutrition (02:19) - Essential Nutrients for Fruit Trees (02:40) - Understanding NPK and Macronutrients (06:04) - Identifying Nutrient Deficiencies in Fruit Trees (09:14) - Listener Questions: Nutrient Testing and Pruning (13:18) - Cover Crops and Nutrient Competition (15:30) - Seasonal Nutritional Needs of Fruit Trees (19:30) - Listener Questions: Rot and Favorite Apple Varieties (21:58) - New Apple Varieties (22:24) - Mulching and Calcium Application (25:33) - Spring Nutritional Needs for Fruit Trees (29:36) - Nutrient Management for Backyard Growers (31:45) - Choosing the Right Apple Tree Varieties (34:45) - Fertilizing and pH Levels (39:24) - Fall Care for Fruit Trees (40:48) - Listener Reviews and Show Wrap-Up

Most apple trees that we grow in our gardens and orchards are not native to North America. DNA tells us that these trees originate in the mountains of Kazakhstan in Central Asia. But there are some crabapple trees that are native to North America. In this episode we talk to Paul Kron, Research Associate at the Plant Population and Evolution Research Lab at the University of Guelph about native apple trees. Click here to watch a 9-minute video segment from the hour-long podcast to learn the history of apple trees, how feral apple trees differ from native ones, and to learn the mystery around Malus coronaria's reproduction. MORE INFORMATION:Most of the Husband lab research on Malus coronaria has taken place at rare Charitable Research Reserve in Cambridge, Ontario (https://raresites.org/). Rare is an excellent spot to see Malus coronaria trees in a publicly accessible area.Paul's lab offers apple identification services to homeowners who want to identify the variety of an old apple tree near them. Additional resources:Consider checking out the Green Legacy Program for Wellington County residents or your local department of natural resources as a potential source of native apple treesThis month's recommended resource: Preserving Wild Foods: A Modern Forager's Recipes for Curing, Canning, Smoking, and Pickling by Raquel PelzelABOUTOrchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically and beyond?Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's FREE monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/BOOKSSusan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksCOURSESSusan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comARTICLESFor more information on this topic, click on the links below: How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - #?? Native Apple Trees Full (00:41) - The Journey of Apples to Europe (01:25) - Introduction to Native North American Apple Trees (01:42) - Meet Paul Kron: Apple Tree Expert (01:55) - Understanding Native vs. Feral Apple Trees (03:12) - Hybridization and Genetic Studies (04:08) - Distribution and Misconceptions of Native Apple Trees (05:28) - Growing and Using Native Apple Trees (06:35) - Pollination and Genetic Testing (19:21) - The Mystery of Native Crabapple Reproduction (33:07) - Final Thoughts and Listener Reviews

Yael Hickok is a volunteer who cares for Boyer's Orchard in Alaska. Each year she has an apple tasting party or gathering in which she and other volunteers are able to taste over 120 different varieties of apples planted on the site. But how do you evaluate the taste of an apple? Join us for this live apple tasting party to learn some key apple tasting skills. To prepare for the show, buy these three apples which we will taste during the show to fine tune our tasting skills. * Gala * Granny Smith* HoneycrispSHOW GUESTS: * Yael Hickok, a volunteer who cares for Boyer's Orchard in Anchorage, Alaska where passionate fruit tree growing hobbyist Bob Boyer planted over 120 varieties of apple trees, many of them rare or heirloom trees. * Dr. Amy Bowen, Director, Consumer Insights Group at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Ontario. Amy has expertise in sensory and consumer science and has led the apple sensory evaluation panels at Vineland since 2012. EXTRA RESOUCES: To taste along with the team on the show download our Apple Tasting Evaluation Sheet Here is a resource you may want to print and use for your own apple tasting parties!The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Apple Tree Varieties: Discover the Best Apples to Grow at Home" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Old fruit trees may be hollow but they can still produce fantastic fruit and they provide invaluable habitat to wildlife, sometimes for very unique and specific species.In this radio show learn how to prune old apple trees and how to care for them with UK-based orchard educator Bob Lever."If you want to make a veteran tree for the future, you need to choose a nice vigorous variety that you know is capable of being long lived and put it on a nice vigorous rootstock. That is how we will get the veteran trees for the next hundred years." -Bob Lever "While I can't transplant an old tree to my park right now, what I can do is do something for people in a hundred years time." -Susan PoiznerAdditional resources:For lots more detail about how to prune old apple trees, including a short video version of this podcast, visit this pageThe full video version is released as of May 2025 - it's worth every minute!Check out our recommended book for this month: Deerproofing Your Yard And Garden by Rhonda Massingham HartABOUTOrchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward. Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically and beyond?Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's FREE monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/BOOKSSusan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksCOURSESSusan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comARTICLESFor more information on this topic, click on the links below: How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support! (00:00) - Introduction to Bob Lever and Veteran Fruit Trees (00:21) - Bob's Journey into Orchard Care (01:52) - The Importance of Veteran Trees (04:28) - Why is Pruning Important and Techniques for Older Trees (07:22) - Listener Questions and Expert Advice (13:06) - Restoring and Maintaining Veteran Trees (20:35) - Effective Pruning Techniques for Older Trees (21:13) - Understanding Tree Structure and Pruning Tips (23:27) - Strategies for Pruning (26:43) - Dealing with Water Sprouts and Grafting (31:38) - Pruning Large Branches and Avoiding Dieback (38:01) - Final Thoughts on Pruning and Tree Longevity (40:05) - Podcast Conclusion and Listener Engagement

Growing fruit trees can be very difficult in extreme climates and no one would understand that better than Greg Peterson of UrbanFarm.org, who grows his fruit trees in Phoenix, Arizona. There, the summer temperatures can soar above 100 degrees F. Greg also sells over 5,000 fruit trees a year to residents of the Greater Phoenix Area and he educates the public about fruit tree care to ensure that their fruit tree growing experiences will be a success. This month's recommended resource was Tom Robert's book "100% Natural Organic Pest Control for Home and Garden". The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "How Does Climate Change Affect Fruit Trees?" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode of The Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast, host Susan Poizner interviews Lewis McNeill of The Orchard Project about how they help nurture and support groups that want to start community orchards in the UK and the lessons learned can be applied to community orchard projects in North America and other countries as well. This month's recommended resource was a copy of Susan Poizner's award-winning book Growing Urban Orchards. In the full interview, Lewis covered many of then ten steps to establishing a community orchard in the UK in more detail. Click here for an eBook summary of those points. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Community Fruit Tree Projects Bloom Worldwide" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Lorraine Johnson, co-author of the free eBook: "A Flower Patch for The Rusty-Patched Bumble Bee" explains how to use native plants to create a pollinator or bee garden. This month's recommended resource was Keeping Bees with a Smile: Principles and Practice of Natural Beekeeping. Click here to download a copy of the free eBook "A Flower Patch for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee" by Lorraine Johnson and Sheila Colla. Illustrations by Anne Sanderson. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Are bee hotels safe? Or are they a death trap for native bees?" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode of The Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast we speak to Dr. Glynn Percival, Manager of Bartlett's Tree Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Reading, UK who has been using vertical mulching techniques to improve soil texture. His strategy is to drill holes into the soil that are 12 inches deep and 3 inches wide. He then fills the holes with a mixture of topsoil, compost, biochar. And he also puts worms into the holes and in various spots on the site and lets them do the rest of the work. This month's recommended resource is a Silky Sugoi 360 Pruning Saw from Bartlett Tree Experts. You can download Glynn's PowerPoint presentation referred to in the show by clicking here. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Introduction and Community Orchard Update (00:46) - Challenges of Poor Quality Soil (01:23) - Guest Introduction: Glynn Percival (01:54) - Understanding Soil Compaction (04:59) - Symptoms of Tree Stress (09:50) - Vertical Mulching Explained (15:11) - Listener Questions and Expert Advice (25:37) - Gentle Care for Old Trees (26:11) - Vertical Mulching Techniques (27:38) - Stockley Park Experiment (29:48) - Implementing Worm Technology (36:02) - Measuring Success at Stockley Park (40:25) - Additional Fruit Tree Care During Decompaction of Soil (41:41) - Meeting Royalty (44:05) - Conclusion and Farewell

In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about how biochar can help boost the carbon levels in your soil. But what is biochar and how is it made? How is biochar different than other types of soil amendments? And is it effective when it comes to to growing fruit trees and perennial plants? That's what we learn in this episode of The Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast with guests Mark and Laurie Mann of the American Biochar Company. This month's recommended resource was VITAL Blend Soil Amendment, a granular blend of activated BioChar and freshwater-sourced Humate. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Introduction to Fruit Tree Nutrition (00:53) - Understanding Biochar: A Unique Soil Amendment (01:24) - Meet the Experts: Mark and Laurie Mann (02:08) - The Science Behind Biochar (03:59) - Biochar Applications and Benefits (09:55) - Listener Questions and Practical Tips (20:06) - Understanding Biochar and Its Benefits (22:48) - The Role of Wood Vinegar and Making Biochar Affordable (27:44) - Biochar's Impact on Soil Types and pH Levels (34:57) - Using Biochar Correctly and Its Long-Term Benefits (38:48) - How to Purchase Biochar and Its Importance (42:17) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

What are the benefits and the disadvantages of planting cover crops around fruit trees? Can cover crops on an orchard floor help prevent fruit trees from climate change? Those are just a few of the questions discussed in this episode of The Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast with expert guest Christina Curell, Cover Crop and Soil Health Educator at Michigan State University. Christina also talks about how to choose a cover crop that will suit your unique fruit tree growing conditions and how to use cover crops to prepare the soil for planting. She outlines the possible disadvantages of choosing the wrong cover crops for your fruit trees as some can attract insect pests and divert energy away from your trees.This month's recommended resource was the book Natural Gardening for Birds. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "The Benefits and Disadvantages of Cover Crops in Your Orchard" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

IPM specialist Kristy Grigg-McGuffin of the Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs talks about fruit tree traps - some monitor fruit tree pests while others help to control pest populations. Click here to watch a video of this Episode on Fruit Tree Traps You can find a wide range of recommended IPM tools in Orchard People's online shop. But below are a couple of products mentioned in this program including the Appscope Quick Attach Microscope (affiliate links). The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "[Put name of the article here and hyperlink to the URL]" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Forget mangos and bananas. If you're interested in an exciting taste adventure in tropical fruit, check out the Native American pawpaw fruit. Now pawpaw fruit may be juicy, silky soft and tropical tasting, but this fruit grows on trees across North America from the eastern edges of Texas, to Florida, and all the way up to southern Ontario. Like any new craze, folks are turning this fruit into pawpaw beer, gelato and other goodies. But the truth is pawpaws are not new. In fact, these trees were here long before European settlers came to North America. So in this episode, we'll explore the history of pawpaws, tracing it back to to the First Nations. Show guests include; * Self confessed "pawpaw propagandist" Paul DeCampo, who is one of the first people in the city of Toronto to start promoting the planting and harvesting of these beautiful fruit trees. * And Issac Crosby, Lead Hand in Urban Agriculture at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto and a member of Ojibwe Nation who remembers his great grandfather giving him a pawpaw to taste when he was just a child. This month's recommended resource was Kate Frey's book "Ground Rules: 100 Easy Lessons for Growing a More Glorious Garden" The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "The Power of the Pawpaw Tree: Bridging the Past to the Future" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

If you’re growing your fruit trees organically, it’s important to protect them from pests and diseases and having a fruit tree spray schedule can make that much easier. In this episode we speak to orchard consultant Mike Biltonen from Trumansburg, NY, about organic fruit tree sprays that you can use throughout the year. Mike has farmed his entire professional career. He has horticulture degrees from Virginia Tech (BS ’86) and Cornell (MS ’92), as well as over 35 years of practical farming experience. He has a passion for sustainable orcharding and helps orchardists transition from conventional to organic practices with Know Your Roots, a small holistic company he owns and operates with his wife Debbie.Watch a video excerpt from this podcast here.Read more about this interview here.Download more information about spray schedules from Mike here.Read more articles about feeding fruit trees here.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together.(00:00) - New Year's Resolutions for Fruit Tree Growers (00:51) - Introduction to Organic Fruit Tree Sprays (02:24) - The Importance of Timely Spraying (07:38) - Understanding the Dormant Season (12:36) - Effective Dormant Season Sprays (15:26) - Fire Blight: Identification and Management (19:08) - Neem Oil: Benefits and Usage (23:18) - Mixing Sprays: Best Practices (28:34) - Preparing for Blossom Time (31:29) - Flower Development Stages (32:27) - Bloom Time and Pollination (34:14) - Spraying During Bloom Period (35:08) - Fire Blight and Pest Management (39:18) - Resources and Listener Questions (51:50) - Summer Sprays and Pest Control (56:31) - Conclusion and Additional Resources

Jesuit pear trees also known as Mission pears. French Jesuit missionaries brought these productive trees to North America in the 1700s. Learn more about this heirloom fruit tree from Jesuit Pear enthusiast Paul Spence.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Jesuit pear trees - is it time to bring back this heirloom?" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode we explore the story of plant breeder Luther Burbank and we'll see how his discoveries still live on in our edible gardens today. Our guest is Rachel Spaeth, the garden curator of the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens in Santa Rosa, California. Rachel also serves as the Secretary for the Redwood Empire Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG), an adjunct faculty at Santa Rosa Junior College in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department, and is currently working on a PhD in Historical Plant Breeding and Genetics from UC Davis. In her spare time, she enjoys multi-grafting fruit trees and identifying insect specimens. This month's recommended resources/books:-A Gardener Touched With Genius, the Life of Luther Burbank by Peter Dryer-The Garden of Invention: Luther Burbank and the Business of Breeding Plants by Jane SmithThe host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Introduction and Apple Tasting Event (01:41) - Luther Burbank: The Legendary Plant Breeder (02:16) - Interview with Rachel Spaeth (02:55) - Luther Burbank's Famous Creations (04:23) - The Magic of Plant Breeding (05:49) - Luther Burbank's Legacy and Influence (08:27) - The World of Plums Before and After Burbank (14:38) - The Pluot, Plumcot, and Modern Hybrids (19:24) - Grafting and Propagation Techniques (20:31) - The Multi-Grafted Apple Tree (21:29) - The Apple Dilemma (21:46) - Luther Burbank's Quince (22:40) - Innovative Berries by Burbank (25:03) - The Himalayan Blackberry Invasion (28:14) - Luther Burbank Home and Garden (30:19) - Growing Heritage Fruits (35:26) - Grafting Techniques and Tips (39:43) - Genetic Modification vs. Traditional Breeding (41:50) - Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode, certified crop advisor Simon Neufeld talks about soil biology. Why is it important to have a lot of good organisms in your soil? What services do they provide? And if you do have "dead soil", is it possible to use so-called "biofertilizers" to bring it back to life? Simon is the Chief Agronomist at Earth Alive Clean Technologies, a company that develops environmentally sustainable microbial products which they say can replace many of the damaging chemicals that farmers use today.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Bringing Life to Your Soil: How to Improve Soil Quality Naturally" and find the podcast link there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Ben Caesar of Fiddlehead Nursery in Ontario shares his top perennial vegetables to grow and create a fantastic dinner menu featuring many of his favourite edible perennial plants. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Introduction and Episode Overview (00:43) - Today's Menu: Perennial Vegetables (01:20) - Guest Introduction: Ben Caesar (02:09) - Appetizer: Pickled Perennial Vegetables (04:41) - Ben's Journey into Perennial Vegetables (07:41) - Growing Perennial Vegetables: Tips and Tricks (13:18) - Listener Questions and Expert Advice (20:03) - Perennial Vegetable Salad: Next Course (23:23) - Discovering Edible Sedums (24:04) - Unique Salad Greens and Herbs (25:20) - Adding Edible Flowers to Salads (26:17) - Simple Salad Dressings (27:33) - Perennial Vegetables for Resilient Gardens (29:02) - Main Course: Pan-Fried Trout and Roasted Blanched Vegetables (Hosta, Sea Kale, Asparagus) (32:01) - Exploring Edible Perennials (37:21) - Fiddlehead Nursery and Unique Edible Plants (43:12) - Conclusion and Farewell

Nikki Rothwell of Michigan State University's Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Centre talks about spotted wing drosophila (SWD). Unlike other fruit flies that target mostly rotting or fermenting fruit, SWD targets fruit right on the tree, laying their eggs in the young fruit and eventually turning it into a wormy mess. SWD targets a wide range of crops including cherries, apricots, plums raspberries, currants, and elderberries. The bad news is that spotted wing drosophila is spreading across North America, benefiting from our warming climate. Nikki has found that there are ways to make our orchards less hospitable for SWD. Simple tools like pruning and orchard floor maintenance are a large part of the equation.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Introduction to Fruit Flies (00:32) - The Menace of Spotted Wing Drosophila (01:40) - Meet the Expert: Nikki Rothwell (02:14) - Understanding Spotted Wing Drosophila (06:12) - Impact on Cherry Crops (08:33) - Consumer Concerns and Solutions (21:00) - Research and Modernization Efforts (22:28) - Mechanical Harvesting of Cherries (23:12) - Impact of Temperature and Humidity on Spotted Wing Drosophila (24:00) - Pruning Strategies to Reduce Infestation (25:45) - Innovative Tools for Pruning (26:47) - Listener Questions: Winter Survival and Consumption Safety (29:56) - Barrier Covers and Biodiversity (35:47) - Mowing and Orchard Floor Management (41:13) - Future Research and Hope for Growers (43:08) - Conclusion and Farewell

Learn from organic grower Terry Durham of riverhillsharvest.com about how to grow elderberries, what cultivars to choose, and to discover if growing these lovely plants can be a business opportunity for you too! The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Introduction and Personal Anecdote (01:10) - Discovering Elderberry Benefits (01:23) - Interview with Terry Durham: Elderberry Farming (03:41) - Health Benefits of Elderberries (07:17) - Growing and Caring for Elderberries (14:31) - Elderberry Uses and Safety (18:16) - Harvesting and Processing Elderberries (21:42) - Making Elderberry Medicine (26:02) - Elderberry Plant Selections (26:31) - Managing Elderberry Growth (27:51) - Health Benefits of Elderberries (28:45) - Research on Elderberries (30:37) - Growing Conditions and Pollination (33:21) - Elderberry Varieties and Their Uses (38:03) - Commercial Elderberry Cultivation (41:21) - Elderberry Companion Plants and Pollinators (43:03) - Propagation and Purchasing Elderberries (46:44) - Marketing and Community Benefits (48:18) - Conclusion and Resources

Fred Beaulieu, Ph.D., a mite expert and Research Scientist from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada talks about mites - the good, the bad and the ones you'll find in your fruit trees. This month's recommended resource is The Xerces Society Guide Farming with Native Beneficial Insects: Ecological Pest Control Solutions. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Fruit Trees Mites: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Kari Peter, Ph.D of Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Centre, talks about Sudden Apple Decline (SAD) or Rapid Apple Decline, which has devastated orchards in Ontario, New York State, Washington and Pennsylvania. Apple trees die for many reasons and diseases like fireblight can also spread quite rapidly. But this problem, which is called Sudden Apple Decline (SAD) or Rapid Apple Decline can be identified when the dying apple tree seems to be infected around its graft union. You might see the bark at the graft union peeling off. Then the problem moves up the tree, killing the tree, but the root stock will still be alive and well and unaffected by the disease. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction to Sudden Apple Decline (01:06) - Guest Introduction: Dr. Kari Peter (01:34) - First Encounter with Sudden Apple Decline (02:37) - Symptoms and Initial Observations (03:31) - Investigating the Graft Union (04:26) - Understanding Rootstock and Scionwood (05:51) - Field Observations and Grower Reports (06:43) - Listener Questions and Expert Insights: Potential causes and cures (09:54) - Regional Meetings and Broader Impact (13:45) - Potential Causes and Research Directions (15:54) - Preventative Measures and Grower Advice (28:32) - Concluding Thoughts and Resources (42:44) - Final Remarks and Show Wrap-Up

Lee Reich, PhD. author of Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden, shares some of the interesting fruits he grows on what he calls his "farmden" (which he says is more than a garden, and less than a farm) in New York state. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction: Starting a Community Orchard (01:28) - Guest Introduction: Lee Reich (01:59) - Lee's Farmden: More Than a Garden (03:35) - Experimenting with Uncommon Fruits (05:30) - Nanking Cherry: A Resilient Fruit (09:01) - Lee's Educational Journey (14:14) - Aronia Berries: Not a Fan Favorite (16:43) - Shipovas: The Rare Hybrid Fruit (22:07) - Maypops: The Hardy Passion Fruit (25:01) - Supporting Passion Vines (25:26) - Harvesting Passion Fruit (26:23) - Listener Questions: Passionflower and Pawpaw (28:35) - Growing Fruit Trees in Containers (30:09) - Community Orchards and Easy-to-Grow Fruits (34:00) - Uncommon Fruits and Their Unique Characteristics (37:03) - Medlar: The Medieval Fruit (40:43) - Fruits for Zone 7b and Xeriscaping (45:43) - Final Thoughts and Farewell

Byron Martin, co-author of the book Growing Tasty Tropical Plants In Any Home, Anywhere talks about tropical fruits you can grow indoors where ever you live. Byron is the third generation owner of Logee’s Plants for Home and Garden and he specializes in cultivars that will perform well in a pot. Today Logee's grows over 1000 varieties of plants. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "[Put name of the article here and hyperlink to the URL]" and find the video and podcast links there too! ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Introduction and Lemon Tree Experiment (01:05) - Interview with Byron Martin: Growing Tropical Plants (01:47) - Light and Temperature Requirements for Tropical Plants (04:31) - Choosing the Right Cultivar and Container (06:11) - Listener Questions: Buying Tropical Plants in Canada (10:37) - Listener Questions: Pollination and Artificial Lighting (13:52) - Beginner-Friendly Tropical Plants (18:59) - Advanced Tropical Plant Care: Fertilization and Pruning (21:41) - Unique Tropical Plants: Kumquats and Pomegranates (31:30) - Caring for Tropical Plants Indoors (41:58) - Conclusion and Resources

You may grow your fruit trees organically - but are you growing organic fruit trees? In this episode, we speak with Taylor Ingram of Stark Bro's Nurseries and Orchards about their new line of organically grown fruit trees. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction and Disclaimers (00:42) - Welcome to the Urban Forestry Radio Show (01:47) - Organic vs. Conventional Fruit Trees (02:39) - Interview with Taylor Ingram (04:48) - Understanding Organic Certification (09:16) - Listener Questions and Insights: Definition, Standards, and Health of Organically Grown Fruit Trees (12:21) - Challenges in Organic Fruit Tree Production (21:07) - Stark Brothers' History and Legacy (26:36) - The Stark Brothers' Early Years (27:34) - Grafting and True-to-Parent Trees (28:13) - Modern-Day Stark Brothers (29:24) - Organic Growing Challenges and Solutions (31:23) - Historical Trends in Apple Cultivars (37:11) - Advice for Home Growers (39:45) - Organic Pest Control and Fertilization (43:34) - Listener Questions and Final Thoughts: How to Increase Fruit Production (48:05) - Conclusion and Farewell

Autumn olive shrubs (Elaeagnus umbellata) are considered an invasive species in North America. One way to cut down on their spread is to harvest the fruit and reduce the seed. Dustin Kelly of Autumn Berry Inspired talks about how he forages for the highly nutritious berries these shrubs produce and creates jams, fruit leathers and other products that he can sell in his local markets.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction and Disclaimer (01:06) - Welcome to the Urban Forestry Radio Show (02:16) - The Autumn Olive Dilemma (03:00) - Guest Introduction: Dustin Kelly (03:31) - History and Spread of Autumn Olive (05:20) - Challenges and Solutions (10:04) - Harvesting and Processing Autumn Olives (15:24) - Business and Market Insights (18:18) - Future Prospects and Partnerships (31:59) - Conclusion and Contact Information

Teresa Marrone, author of The Beginner's Guide to Dehydrating Food, talks to us about making and using dried foods. We learn what types of home-grown or bought fruit are easiest to dehydrate, what types of tools you need to do the job, and she'll also share fantastic dried food recipes for candied fruit, trail mix, fruit leathers and more. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome (01:35) - Bumper Crop in Toronto Orchard (02:13) - Dehydrating the Harvest (03:05) - Interview with Teresa Marrone (03:24) - Dehydrating Tools and Techniques (05:17) - Canning vs. Dehydrating (07:10) - Choosing the Right Dehydrator (13:28) - Dehydrating in the Oven (20:29) - Temperature Guidelines for Dehydrating (22:24) - Advantages of Home Dehydrating (25:15) - Challenges of Air Drying in Humid Climates (26:05) - Setting Up Drying Racks and Pasteurizing Dried Foods (27:42) - Storing Dehydrated Foods: Short Term vs Long Term (28:55) - Conditioning and Vacuum Sealing for Long-Term Storage (31:18) - Using Silica Gel and Freezing for Preservation (32:43) - Pre-Treating Fruits Before Dehydration (39:06) - Dehydrating Berries and Plums (43:44) - Health Benefits of Dehydrated Foods (44:45) - Making Candied Fruits with a Dehydrator (47:26) - Conclusion and Farewell

Bob Bors, co-author of the book "Growing Fruit in Northern Gardens" and the head of the Fruit Breeding Program of the University of Saskatchewan talks about his favourite easy-to-grow berries that thrive in cold climates. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome (01:23) - The Benefits and Challenges of Growing Berries (02:33) - Guest Introduction: Bob Bors (05:54) - Serviceberries: An Easy Berry to Grow (17:02) - Elderberries: Another Easy Option (20:46) - Raspberries: Tips and Tricks (23:34) - Haskaps: The New Berry on the Block (26:17) - Synchronizing Fruit Blooming (26:38) - Haskaps: The Resilient Berry (27:37) - Breeding and Flavor of Haskaps (28:44) - Listener Questions: Blueberries, Currants, and Blackberries (31:56) - Best Berries for Part Shade (34:49) - The Godfather of Bush Cherries (40:20) - Listener Questions: Serviceberry and Rust Issues (45:17) - Challenges in Growing Haskaps and Sour Cherries (49:08) - Conclusion and Farewell

Adam Koziol of Earthgen Tree Nursery in Ontario explains why hazelnut trees are becoming increasingly popular both in the home garden and as a cash crop. He also discusses how the trees can be inoculated so that they produce valuable truffles as well as nuts.Also check out a pair of adjustable grip Corona Flexdial hand pruners (valued at $35.00). Watch the video version of the podcast here. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome (01:52) - Hazelnut Trees and Truffles: A Perfect Pair (04:24) - Growing Hazelnut Trees: Tips and Techniques (06:28) - Truffle Inoculation Process (08:17) - Challenges and Successes in Truffle Cultivation (12:06) - Q&A: Hazelnut Tree Planting and Care (13:36) - Propagation Methods for Hazelnut Trees (16:13) - Pollination and Cultivar Compatibility (17:03) - Commercial Hazelnut and Truffle Farming (23:29) - Cultivars and Disease Resistance (25:30) - Exploring Hazelnut Cultivars (25:57) - Developing New Hazelnut Varieties (27:26) - Cultivar Recommendations and Shipping (31:44) - Soil Preparation and Planting Tips (36:56) - Challenges and Solutions for Hazelnut Growers (37:49) - The Journey into Hazelnut Farming (39:24) - Truffle Cultivation with Hazelnuts (42:12) - Practical Demonstration and Final Thoughts

Dr Glynn Percival manages the UK and Ireland Bartlett Tree Research and Diagnostic Laboratory based at the University of Reading and talks about how new growth on willow trees that makes a mulch that boosts fruit tree health. He and his team have been studying single source mulches - which are made up of the bark and branches of just one species of tree (like willow or eucalyptus) and preliminary studies have found a single soil application of these amendments provides long lasting, broad spectrum control of several fungal, bacterial and viral pathogens. The prize for this episode is a Silky Zubat 330 Handsaw valued at $76.99 USD donated by Bartlett Tree Experts. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction and Disclaimer (00:33) - Welcome to the Urban Forestry Radio Show (01:37) - Challenges in Growing Fruit Trees (02:15) - Boosting Fruit Tree Immune Systems (03:06) - Guest Introduction: Dr. Glynn Percival (03:48) - The Benefits of Mulching (04:37) - Research on Single Source Mulches (07:38) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers: What difference does mulch from different parts of the tree make, when to apply mulch, what species or types of trees produce good mulch (21:39) - Willow Mulch and Tree Immune Systems (39:51) - Future Research and Applications (45:34) - Conclusion and Farewell

Brittany Wood Nickerson, author of The Herbal Homestead Journal and Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen, and founder and primary instructor of Thyme Herbal, talks about medicinal herbs that you can grow in your garden. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com. Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATIONFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH USYou can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction and Disclaimer (00:30) - Welcome to the Urban Forestry Radio Show (01:36) - Importance of Biodiversity in Fruit Tree Gardens (02:28) - Benefits of Herbs in Your Orchard (03:21) - Interview with Herbalist Brittany Wood Nickerson (04:22) - Brittany's Journey into Herbal Medicine (07:06) - Empowering Personal Health with Herbs (10:01) - Cooking with Medicinal Herbs (11:53) - Bone Broth and Adaptogenic Herbs (17:06) - Safety and Efficacy of Herbal Remedies (22:12) - Integrating Native Perennials in Orchards (25:58) - Herbal Remedies for Common Cold (26:22) - Echinacea: Benefits and Overuse (27:29) - Elder Tree: A Home Gardener's Treasure (28:23) - Elderflower and Elderberry Uses (31:51) - Herbal Storage and Usage Tips (32:47) - Natural Antibiotics: An Overview (35:07) - Safety and Interactions of Herbs (36:17) - Pollinators and Garden Herbs (37:52) - Anti-Inflammatory Herbs: Turmeric (42:52) - Weight Loss and Herbal Bitters (47:29) - Conclusion and Resources

Animals can be an asset in your garden or orchard!This is such an interesting topic, Susan asks Gary from Reality Radio 101 and radio show listeners to join the discussion with celebrity farmer Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms, in this episode of The Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast.ABOUTOrchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically and beyond?Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's FREE monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/BOOKSSusan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksCOURSESSusan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comARTICLESFor more information on this topic, click on the links below: How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - #034 Edible Landscaping & The Use of Animals with Joel Salatin (00:01) - Dealing with Unwelcome Garden Visitors (01:05) - Guest Introduction: Joel Salatin (01:34) - Listener Participation and Studio Interaction - Gary Leads the Way: The good, the bad, the helpful stories of dealing with animals in the garden (03:26) - Protecting Your Fruit Trees (11:24) - The Benefits of Using Rabbits in Your Garden (16:17) - Sheep in Orchards and Heavy Equipment Concerns (18:05) - Introduction to Joel Salatin and Rabbit Tractors (18:25) - Building and Using Rabbit Tractors (20:24) - Water and Feeding Systems for Rabbits (21:12) - Finding Rabbit Tractor Designs (22:27) - Introduction to Chickens in Orchards (24:03) - Managing Chickens and Other Poultry (26:25) - Benefits of Animal Manure in Orchards (29:40) - Dealing with Predators and Pests (36:02) - Handling Squirrels and Other Urban Pests (41:29) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Entomologist Stephen A. Marshall, who teaches entomology at The University of Guelph in Ontario is the author of the classic tome Insects: Their Natural History and Diversity. And he has just completed a new book Beetles: the Natural History and Diversity of Coleoptera. In this episode he talks about aphids and the damage they can do to your fruit trees and fruiting shrubs. ABOUTOrchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically and beyond?Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's FREE monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/BOOKSSusan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksCOURSESSusan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comARTICLESFor more information on this topic, click on the links below: How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Introduction and Disclaimer (00:18) - Welcome to the Urban Forestry Radio Show (01:24) - Aphid Invasion in Toronto's Community Orchard (04:31) - Meet the Guest: Dr. Stephen Marshall (05:17) - Understanding Aphids: Reproduction and Defense Mechanisms (09:18) - Aphid Colors and Their Significance (10:34) - Aphid Feeding Habits and Honeydew (13:34) - The Role of Ants in Protecting Aphids (14:41) - Factors Influencing Aphid Populations (16:19) - The Impact of Weeds and Other Plants on Aphid Numbers (18:42) - Listener Emails and Questions: How effective are purchased lady beetles, what attracts aphids (24:56) - Lady Beetles: The Natural Aphid Predators (26:38) - Diverse Diets of Lady Beetles (27:46) - Lady Beetles as Biological Pest Control (28:48) - Understanding Insect Mouthparts (30:40) - Aphid Predators: Lacewings and Flower Flies (32:23) - Managing Aphid Infestations in Orchards (35:48) - Community Solutions for Aphid Control (40:12) - The Role of Flower Flies in Aphid Control (45:05) - Damsel Bugs and Other Predatory Insects (46:53) - Conclusion and Farewell

Garden writer Ben Cullen talks about about the importance of choosing the right fruit tree pruning tools and maintaining them properly to ensure your pruning cuts don’t damage your tree.Additional resources:You can see a video of this show here. Learn more about pruning and training fruit trees here.ABOUTOrchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically and beyond?Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's FREE monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/BOOKSSusan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksCOURSESSusan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comARTICLESFor more information on this topic, click on the links below: How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Introduction and Welcome (01:37) - The Importance of Pruning (02:45) - Guest Introduction: Ben Cullen (03:14) - Family History of Gardening (05:37) - The Significance of Proper Tools (08:21) - Choosing the Right Pruners (14:58) - High-Quality Pruning Tools (23:40) - Mid-Range and Budget Options (26:22) - Tool Maintenance Essentials (26:58) - Cleaning and Sterilizing Tools (30:57) - Sharpening Techniques (35:16) - Listener Questions and Comments: Optimal times to prune fruit trees (41:26) - Loppers and Their Uses (47:02) - Show Wrap-Up and Resources

Professor David Granatstein of Washington State University's Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources about the best types of mulch for your fruit trees. Click here for a full article on mulching fruit trees and the various mulch options. ABOUTOrchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically and beyond?Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's FREE monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/BOOKSSusan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksCOURSESSusan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comARTICLESFor more information on this topic, click on the links below: How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Susan's Journey with Fruit Trees (00:41) - The Importance of Mulching (01:29) - Introducing Professor David Granatstein (02:36) - Early Studies on Fruit Tree Mulching (03:52) - Types of Mulch Tested (04:58) - Results of Mulch Testing (06:49) - Challenges with Nitrogen and Mulching (10:16) - Living Mulches and Their Impact (16:03) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers: How much mulch is too much, nitrogen immobilization (22:31) - Pruning and Mulching Techniques (23:20) - Innovative Methods for Reusing Prunings (24:49) - Benefits of Young Growth Mulch (28:40) - Mulching Tips for Different Climates (32:13) - Living Mulch and Pest Control (33:32) - Voles and Mulch: Risks and Solutions (36:46) - Proper Mulching Practices (38:05) - Managing Clay Soils in Orchards (39:38) - Compost and Mulch: Best Practices (41:35) - Conclusion and Resources

The guest host of the Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast will be horticulturalist and award-winning author Steven Biggs talks to Cary Cloud, co-owner of Olive Tree Growers nursery in north-central Florida about container-growing large, potted, specimen olive trees. ABOUTOrchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically and beyond?Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's FREE monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/BOOKSSusan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksCOURSESSusan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comARTICLESFor more information on this topic, click on the links below: How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Introduction and Host Welcome (01:25) - Guest Host Stephen Biggs Introduction (01:51) - Fascination with Olive Trees (03:37) - Guest Introduction: Cary Cloud (04:19) - Challenges of Growing Olive Trees (16:15) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers: Definition of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, How to Get Fruit, Russian Olives and other "Olives" (23:57) - Curing and Processing Olives (25:39) - Exploring Olive Oil Costs and Quality (27:41) - Pollination Tips for Home Olive Growers (29:17) - Challenges of Growing Olives in Different Climates (33:45) - Best Olive Varieties for Home Growing (36:14) - Winter Care for Potted Olive Trees (40:59) - Yield Expectations for Home-Grown Olive Trees (43:45) - Innovative Methods for Protecting Olive Trees in Cold Climates (49:43) - Conclusion and Resources for Olive Tree Enthusiasts

Rossana Magnotta of the Magnotta Winery in Ontario talks about Lyme disease. Rossanna's husband Gabe died of Lyme disease after being bitten by a tick. Rossana is the founder of G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector Borne Diseases. ABOUTOrchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically and beyond?Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's FREE monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/BOOKSSusan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksCOURSESSusan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comARTICLESFor more information on this topic, click on the links below: How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - Susan's Personal Lyme Disease Story (03:56) - Interview with Rossana Magnotta: Lyme Disease Awareness (04:59) - Rossana's Personal Story and Struggles (10:02) - Challenges in Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment (17:35) - Foundation and Future Goals (24:55) - Listener Emails: Early Signs and Symptoms, History and Vectors of Ticks and Lyme (29:16) - Birdie's Lyme Disease Journey (29:46) - Veterinary vs. Medical Community on Lyme (31:02) - Challenges in Ontario's Lyme Treatment (33:05) - Tick-Borne Illnesses and Vaccination (34:16) - Understanding Lyme Disease Organisms (36:26) - Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lyme Disease (38:41) - Tick Removal and Prevention (47:13) - Susan's Personal Lyme Experience (49:44) - Rossana's Advocacy and Research Efforts (55:24) - Final Thoughts

Fruit trees can be fussy - but there are some types of fruiting plants that even a child can grow successfully. The father daughter gardening and writing team Steve and Emma Biggs know better than most. They grow a wide variety of fruiting plants in their garden in North Toronto. And they are co-authors of Grow Gardeners: Kid Tested Gardening with Children.So in this episode of The Urban Forestry Radio Show, Steve and Emma talk about No Fuss Backyard Fruit and we explore delicious fruits that you can easily grow and use for preserves, pies and juice. They talk about currants, gooseberries, elderberries, serviceberries and other types of easy-to-grow fruits. And they also answer our questions on how to lure kids into the garden to play, learn and help with some of the work! ABOUTOrchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.NEWSLETTERDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically and beyond?Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's FREE monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/BOOKSSusan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksCOURSESSusan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comARTICLESFor more information on this topic, click on the links below: How to Prune Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/How to Feed Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/How to Graft Fruit Trees:https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!(00:00) - The Reality of Growing Fruit Trees (00:45) - Introducing No Fuss Fruits (01:11) - Meet the Guests: Stephen and Emma Biggs (03:17) - The Story of Quince Japonica (09:13) - Currants: The Perfect No Fuss Fruit (14:59) - Listener Questions and Comments: Where to get the books, Nanking Cherries, Soil Prep (20:30) - Books and Gardening Tips (24:04) - Emma's Pick - Ground Cherries (25:36) - Planting Ground Cherries (26:03) - Ground Cherry Flavor and Uses (27:12) - Ground Cherry Cultivars (28:23) - Growing Fruit Trees in Pots (30:08) - Cape Gooseberries vs Ground Cherries (32:55) - Serviceberries: The No-Fuss Fruit (36:32) - Nanking Cherry: A Hardy Choice (43:35) - Encouraging Kids to Garden (45:37) - Upcoming Topics and Conclusion