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Learn how to choose the best companion plants for your fruit trees, build simple and effective guilds, and avoid common mistakes.Permaculture educator, co-founder of the Shenandoah Permaculture Institute, and co-author of Mulberries in the Rain: Growing Permaculture Plants for Food and Friendship, Ryan Blosser shares plant combinations that work — and the stories behind them — from dynamic accumulators to barrier plants, beneficial insect attractors, and more.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.

Learn how "anyone can grow" by choosing the right fruit tree with Josh Davis, a Master Gardener and Fruit Tree Grower in South Carolina, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.He is known as Uncle Josh Gardens and @theplanttechie on social media.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.

Learn how to grow and enjoy the fruit of the overlooked and forgotten medlar (Mespilus germanica) with Jane Steward, author of MEDLARS - Growing & Cooking (affiliate link), founder of Eastgate Larder in North Norfolk, UK (which is also part of the prestigious Plant Heritage National Collection), in this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.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 Confession (00:39) - Meet Jane Steward: Medlar Expert (02:00) - What Are Medlars? (03:03) - Growing Medlar Trees (08:07) - Medlar Tree Pests and Diseases (12:39) - Pruning Medlar Trees (21:23) - Medlar Tree Varieties and National Collection (23:09) - Ensuring the Survival of the Medlar (23:40) - Choosing and Identifying Cultivars (27:47) - Growing Conditions and Planting Tips (34:46) - Medlar in Gourmet Cuisine (39:37) - The Bletting Process (42:43) - Exploring the History of Medlar (45:40) - Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Learn about the best apple trees for warm climates with Larry Stephenson, nurseryman at  Southern Cultured Orchards and Nursery in Coldwater Mississippi and NAFEX director, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.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 at 1:00 PM ET! While it's no longer live for now, you can still watch or listen when it drops—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.Video Premiere: Watch the episode when it airs on the Orchard People YouTube channel at 1:00 PM ET on Tuesday.Audio Premiere: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET on Tuesday.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 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 Albemarle Ciderworks (00:36) - Meet Larry Stephenson (03:37) - Challenges of Growing Apples in the South (06:56) - Understanding Chill Hours (15:06) - Cauley Apple: The Southern Favorite (19:21) - Captain Davis Apple: A Civil War Legacy (21:09) - Chickasaw Apple: Sweet and Productive (22:22) - Yellow Hamilton: The Roadside Gem (25:01) - Shell of Alabama: The Complex Apple (27:35) - The Story of Cotton Gin Alabama (35:11) - Aunt Rachel and the Joy of Apple Tasting (37:52) - Yates and Sebren Apples (40:46) - The Business of Growing Apples

Learn how to make your fruit trees produce better quality fruit with specialist fruit tree pruning!In this special episode, Harold Thornbro, Host of The Modern Homesteading Podcast (https://redemptionpermaculture.com/category/podcast/) interviews Susan Poizner of OrchardPeople.com.Susan is the author of the new book Fruit Tree Pruning: The Science and Art of Cultivating Healthy Fruit Trees (affiliate link).Plus, don't miss our Spotlight on Fruit Trees segment, where we explore Nadia Cherries with Rye Owen of Raintree Nursery in Morton, Washington!You can also check out the previous episode when Harold interviewed Susan (Episode 96 on September 26, 2023):-Listen to podcast-Read transcript-Watch on YouTubeAdditional relevant resources:-Read more articles about pruning to maintain tree health, control size, or boost productivity here.-Podcast episode featuring John Kempf and the use of "household" ingredients may also be of interest here.-Podcast episode featuring Linda Chalker-Scott discussing the best woodchips for mulch, and how to source 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 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 and Goals of Fruit Tree Growing (00:28) - The Importance of Pruning (01:23) - Interview with Harold Thornbro (03:10) - Pruning vs. Fertilizing and Spraying (06:14) - Winter vs. Summer Pruning (11:05) - Questions from the Audience: Identify the "Why" for pruning established fruit tress and stick with the strategy (15:59) - Natural Fertilizers and Soil Health (18:54) - Pruning Techniques for Different Climates (25:05) - Spotlight on Fruit Trees (27:31) - Clarifying Raised Beds for Root Rot (28:26) - Pruning Techniques for Old Trees (30:04) - When to Start Spraying Young Trees (31:57) - Natural Remedies for Tree Diseases (33:09) - Planting on Raised Mounds (37:23) - Using Natural Mulches (38:33) - Early Mistakes and Lessons in Pruning (43:18) - Pruning Tips for Small Urban Gardens (47:57) - Managing Large, Unpruned Trees (51:11) - Get Susan's New Book on Fruit Tree Pruning

Learn espalier fruit tree pruning and the Lorette pruning system with Andy (Apples) Lewis, Lead Grower at The Newt in Somerset, UK, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.Plus, don't miss this month's Spotlight on Fruit Trees segment, where we explore the Ó:iase® Apple Tree with Veronique Alexandre of Hardy Fruit Tree Nursery in Quebec!The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  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 page at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist 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/. (00:00) - Introduction and Storytime (01:22) - Meet Andy Apples Lewis (02:01) - Exploring The Newt's Gardens (03:20) - Espalier Techniques and Benefits (06:02) - Challenges and Solutions in Espalier (09:37) - Harvesting and Sharing the Bounty (15:18) - Spotlight on Fruit Trees: Oasis Apple (19:01) - Starting Your Own Espalier (24:14) - Setting the Angle and Choosing the Bud (25:02) - First Cut and Spring Growth (26:05) - June Pruning Techniques (28:25) - August Pruning and Spur Creation (31:26) - Winter Pruning and Leader Management (33:57) - Identifying Fruiting Buds (34:53) - The Lorette System Explained (36:32) - Advantages of Espalier Pruning (39:35) - Workshops and Learning Opportunities (44:12) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

How can you create a self-watering permaculture garden or orchard? The secret is in the soil! We explore that topic with Bill Wilson of MidwestPermaculture.com in this episode of the Orchard People radio show. Learn about Bill's online course here:https://midwestpermaculture.com/the-heart-of-permaculture/The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  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 page at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist 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/. (00:00) - Journey to Texas: A Surprising Landscape (00:52) - Introducing Bill Wilson: Permaculture Expert (01:00) - Permaculture Principles: Water Management (03:20) - Online Permaculture Courses: A New Era (06:35) - Rain Gardens vs. Berms and Swales (08:35) - Small Space Solutions: Urban Permaculture (16:04) - Aquaponics: Integrating Fish and Plants (22:11) - Permaculture Tools: No-Till Farming (24:27) - Permaculture Defined: Sustainable Living (25:42) - Commercials (28:49) - Orchard People Radio Show Part 2 Introduction (29:01) - Interview with Bill Wilson: Passive Watering Systems (29:47) - Gray Water Systems and Passive Irrigation (32:23) - Permaculture Principles and Practices (35:49) - Using Cover Crops and Plants to Make Soil More Absorbant (40:20) - Soil Drenches and Compost Techniques (45:50) - Final Thoughts and Reflections

Best Fruit Tree Pruning Tools with Ron Perry. Learn about the best fruit tree pruning tools with Ron Perry, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University (MSU). Ron Perry is the co-author of Espalier Fruit Plantings for Northern Gardens: Creating Fruit Trees as Art (Affiliate Link) and he was featured in Episode 80 of this podcast where he spoke about Espalier Fruit Tree Pruning. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  Read this article on the best pruning tools:https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-tree-pruning-tools/More podcasts on Pruning Espalier Pruning with Ron Perry: https://share.transistor.fm/s/38169834 Pruning and More with Susan Poizner https://share.transistor.fm/s/14567cd5 Pruning Fruit Trees with Tom Spellman https://share.transistor.fm/s/14567cd5Recommended Fiskars' Pole pruners (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4eNl6uXFOUR WAYS TO TUNE IN Join 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 page at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast PlaylistDo 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/. 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 Pruning Tools (00:58) - Meet the Expert: Ron Perry (01:51) - Types of Pruning Tools (03:52) - Pruning Techniques and Tips (07:07) - Sterilizing Your Pruning Tools (09:24) - Choosing the Right Pruning Tools (10:45) - Pruning Necessities and Exceptions (14:08) - Best Time to Prune Fruit Trees (19:47) - Training and Managing Branches (30:55) - Listener Question and Sponsor Break (31:14) - Pruning Tools and Techniques (32:39) - The Importance of Proper Pruning Cuts (33:31) - Sponsor Messages and Show Introduction (37:53) - Discussion on Pruning Tools (47:14) - Using and Maintaining Pruning Tools (56:55) - Final Thoughts and Show Wrap-Up

Learn about Columnar Apple Trees for Small Gardens in this episode of the Orchard People radio show. Our guests are: Kenong Xu, Associate Professor, and Laura Dougherty of Cornell University in Geneva New York and Angela Palmer, Founder and Co-Owner of Plants Nouveau in Alabama. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  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 page at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist 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/. (00:00) - Introduction to Apple Trees (00:17) - Exploring Dwarfing and Columnar Apple Trees (01:14) - Meet the Experts: Cornell University Researchers and Horticulturalist from Plants Nouveau (03:01) - History of Columnar Apple Trees (06:14) - Audience Interaction and Questions (07:01) - Why Columnar Apple Trees are Unique (08:34) - Columnar Apple Tree Rootstocks (09:20) - Can Columnar Trees be Tip Bearing (12:16) - Genetic Research and Breeding Columnar Apple Trees for Small Gardens (16:17) - How long before a Wijcik columnar apple tree bears fruit? (17:12) - What do the apples from a Wijcik apple tree taste like? (18:21) - Do Columnar Apple Trees need Cross Pollination? (20:22) - Challenges and Benefits of Columnar Apple Trees (23:34) - Variations in the Columnar Shape (26:24) - What does Columnar Growing Habit Mean and What do Columnar Apple Trees Look Like? (29:01) - Do Columnar Apple Trees Produce as Much Fruit as Conventional Apple Trees? (29:45) - Do Columnar Apple Trees Get Canker More Frequently than Conventional Apple Trees? (32:05) - Commercial Break (35:11) - Show Resumption and Guest Introduction (35:58) - Do Columnar Apple Trees Need Pruning and Special Care? (38:00) - Marketing and Cultivars of Columnar Apple Trees (45:36) - Can Columnar Apple Trees be Used for Espalier Plantings? (47:22) - Columnar Apple Tree Rootstocks and Growing Conditions (49:15) - Columnar Apple Trees and Chill Hours for Cold and Warm Climates (51:29) - Growing Columnar Apple Trees in Pots (56:16) - Future of Columnar Apple Trees - In Outer Space??? (57:58) - Conclusion and Farewell

Learn a Biodynamic approach to fertilizing fruit trees in the fall with Alan Suprenant of Brook Farm Orchard in this episode of the Orchard People radio show and podcast. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. To tune in LIVE (and submit your questions to our expert guests!) you can:Tune into RealityRadio101.com during the time of the live showOR watch the livestream on the Orchard People YouTube ChannelDo 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/. Click here to watch a video of this episode. (00:00) - Introduction and Seasonal Context (00:44) - Guest Introduction: Alan Suprenant (01:16) - Alan's Journey to Biodynamic Farming (02:35) - Understanding Biodynamic Growing (03:31) - The Earth as a Living Being (04:49) - Fall Fertilization Techniques (06:11) - Listener Questions and Answers (12:25) - Compost and Natural Fertilizers (20:30) - Making and Using Fermented Teas (26:31) - Commercial Break and Sponsor Messages (30:23) - Return from Break: Continuing the Conversation (30:48) - Biodynamic Composting Explained (32:33) - Compost Ingredients and Preparation (34:14) - Using Biodynamic Sprays on Various Plants (34:50) - Advice for New Apple Tree Growers (35:50) - Managing Manure for Tree Health (37:19) - Preparing Biodynamic Cold Ferment Foliar Sprays (39:01) - Selling Apples and Cider (39:57) - Using Horse Manure and Post-Harvest Nutrition (41:01) - Fertilizing and Tree Care Tips (48:05) - Should You Fertilize Newly Planted Fruit Trees Learn about creating your own fertilizer sprays:https://orchardpeople.com/homemade-fruit-tree-fertilizer/Learn about holistic sprays:https://orchardpeople.com/holistic-sprays-for-fruit-trees/

Learn how to look at fruit tree leaves and identify common nutrient deficiencies (ie a lack of nitrogen, magnesium or boron) with Eric Hanson, Professor Emeritus of Horticulture Michigan State University.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. To tune in LIVE (and submit your questions to our expert guests!) you can:Tune into RealityRadio101.com during the time of the live showOR watch the livestream on the Orchard People YouTube ChannelDo 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/. (00:00) - Introduction (00:45) - Identifying Nutritional Deficiencies in Trees (01:21) - Guest Introduction: Eric Hansen (02:20) - Soil Testing and Its Limitations (06:31) - Tissue Testing for Nutrient Deficiencies (09:09) - Visual Diagnosis of Nutrient Deficiencies (10:55) - Nitrogen Deficiency in Fruit Trees (17:05) - Potassium Deficiency Symptoms (20:37) - Magnesium Deficiency in Orchards (23:59) - Understanding Manganese Deficiency (29:16) - Commercial Break and Sponsor Messages (32:58) - Introduction and Contact Information (33:31) - Interview with Eric Hansen: Nutritional Deficiencies in Fruit Trees (33:56) - Boron Deficiency in Fruit Trees (44:05) - Zinc Deficiency in Fruit Trees (50:35) - Iron Deficiency in Fruit Trees (56:26) - Holistic Approaches to Tree Nutrition (01:00:05) - Conclusion and Additional Resources

Learn about the wild and cultivated apple varieties at the USDA's Apple Collection of 5000+ Unique apple trees in Geneva, New York with my guest Ben Gutierrez, Curator of Apple and Tart Cherry for the USDA. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  For more information visit the USDA Plant Genetics Resource Unit website. For more information on the USDA's apple collection annual open house visit USDA's apple collection annual open house page. This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INListeners to the live show can submit their questions and comment to our expert guest. LIVE AUDIO: At 1pm on Tuesday, listen on RealityRadio101LIVE VIDEO: At 1pm on Tuesday, go to the Orchard People YouTube pageAUDIO PODCAST: Click here to download the podcast after the showVIDEO PODCAST: Watch the video version on our YouTube Video Podcast PlaylistDo 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/. (00:00) - Introduction to Apple Diversity (00:29) - Exploring the USDA Apple Tree Collection (01:10) - Meet the Curator: Ben Gutierrez (01:23) - Viewer Interaction and Questions (02:08) - The Importance of Apple Tree Conservation (03:40) - Unique Traits and Breeding of New Cultivars from Wild Apple Trees (04:23) - Annual Apple Tasting Event (05:30) - Collaboration with Cornell University (06:24) - Understanding Plant Genetics (08:52) - Differences Between Tart and Sweet Cherries (10:36) - Challenges in Apple Tree Conservation (13:57) - Breeding and Market Trends (17:10) - Backup Plans for Apple Tree Collections (23:34) - Is Apple Flavor Influenced by Nature or Nuture. (27:39) - Ben and Susan's Favorite Apples (29:02) - Magical Heirloom Apple Experience with Horneburger Pfannkuchenapfel (29:56) - Challenges in Apple Cultivar Naming Due to Many Historic Names (30:24) - Exploring the Cherry Tree Collection (30:46) - Sponsor Messages and Announcements (34:22) - Listener Interaction and Questions (35:44) - More About the Kerr Apple (39:11) - Fire Blight: A Devastating Disease (45:36) - Historic Cherry Preserves Discovery on Mount Vernon (52:07) - Citizen Science and Apple Conservation (56:45) - Open House Day at Geneva Apple Collection (57:40) - Conclusion and Farewell

Learn how beneficial nematodes can control orchard pests including plum curculio and Japanese beetles with entomologist David Shapiro-Ilan at the Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory in Byron in this episode of the Orchard People radio show and podcast. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. To tune in LIVE (and submit your questions to our expert guests!) you can:Tune into RealityRadio101.com during the time of the live showOR watch the livestream on the Orchard People YouTube ChannelDo 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/. More Beneficial Nematode Resources here:CornellCALS Insect Killing Nematodes ArticleNematodes as Model Organisms A sustainable grower-based method for entomopathogenic nematode production

Have you ever found mummified and immature fruit on your fruit trees? Learn what's happening and how to prevent this using botanical sprays in this episode of the Orchard People podcast.  Our guest is Plant Pathologist, Mycologist, and Bacteriologist Kerik D. Cox Ph.D. of the Cox Program at Cornell University.  The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. To tune in LIVE (and submit your questions to our expert guests!) you can:Tune into RealityRadio101.com during the time of the live showOR watch the livestream on the Orchard People YouTube ChannelDo 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/. About Cinnerate Fungicide: https://sym-agro.com/our-products/cinnerate-miticide-fungicide/Chapters: (00:00) - Fruit Mummies in an Historic Orchard (00:35) - What are Mummy Fruits (01:18) - Guest Introduction: Kerik Cox (01:52) - What Cornell's Cox Labs Does (03:12) - Causes of Undersized Fruitlets (04:26) - Should You Worry about Mummy Fruits? (09:53) - A Good Book about Growing Apples and Pears (10:36) - Mummy Fruits on Apricot Trees and Environmental Stress (14:57) - Can Fruit Mummies be Bacterial? (15:59) - Fire Blight and Its Impact on Fruitlets (17:14) - How to Prevent Fruit Mummies (18:33) - Why Oxygen is the Best Fungicide (and Bacteriacide) (19:12) - Why Does Correct Fruit Tree Pruning Deter Pathogens? (21:38) - What is Fire Blight (23:33) - UV Light Treatment to Prevent Fruit Tree Diseases (26:41) - Protectiing Fruit Trees from Disease with Sanitation (27:44) - Arborist Mulch and DIsease (29:34) - Sponsor Messages and Announcements (31:08) - Fruit Tree Care Tips and Advice (33:07) - Discussion on Fruit Mummies and Disease Control (34:03) - Covering Fallen Fruit Mummies and Leaf Litter with Mulch or Using Urea (38:00) - Recommended Mulches for Smothering Pathogens (40:19) - Should You Put Fruit Mummies in Your Compost? (41:09) - Managing Peach Leaf Curl (44:15) - Botanical Products for Disease Control (51:21) - Can Botanical Sprays Harm Beneficial Insects and Wildlife (54:15) - Integrated Pest Management and Spraying Tips (57:23) - Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes Want to make your own botanical fruit tree spray? Here's a recipe to try. While this spray is all-natural, it can harm beneficial insects like bees, so be sure to spray at a time when bees aren't active (early morning and late evening). Keep an eye out for bird nests and avoid spraying near them. And remember, you wouldn't want to get this in your eyes or on your skin, so handle it with care!Garlic Fruit Tree SprayGarlic is known for its strong scent, which can deter many types of pests, from aphids to caterpillars and even some types of fungi. Ingredients:1 pound of garlic1 gallon of water (rainwater is best)Instructions:Peel and Mince: Start by peeling the garlic cloves. Then, mince or finely chop them to release the essential oils. The finer, the better.Simmer: Combine the minced garlic with water in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer (not a full boil) and let it cook for about 20 minutes. This process infuses the water with garlic's active compounds.Cool and Strain: After simmering, take the pot off the heat and let it cool. Once it's cool, strain the mixture to remove the garlic pieces. A cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer works great for this. You want the liquid as clear as possible to prevent any sprayer clogs.Dilute (Optional): Depending on what you're dealing with, you might want to dilute the mixture. A common approach is to dilute the concentrated garlic water with more water. This step is adjustable based on your needs and the sensitivity of your plants.Bottle Up: Pour the strained, cooled liquid into a spray bottle or a larger sprayer for application. It's ready to use!Apply: Spray it on the leaves of your fruit trees, covering both the tops and undersides where pests like to hide. Early morning or late afternoon is the best time to apply, avoiding the hot midday sun to reduce the risk of burning the leaves.Tips:Storage: You can store the garlic spray in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze it in an ice cube tray and thaw cubes as needed.Test: Always test the spray on a small area of the plant first to ensure it doesn't react badly.Reapply: After rain or watering, you might need to reapply, as it can wash off.

What fruit trees are illegal to propagate? Learn about fruit tree propagation law with with Jeremy Kent Tamsen of Washington State University. WSU's Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee Washington developed and introduced many new specialty crops over the years, including the popular Cosmic Crisp® apple. During the show, we talk about the WA64 naming contest. Here is the naming contest website link. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website OrchardPeople.com. This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. To tune in LIVE (and submit your questions to our expert guests!) you can:Tune into RealityRadio101.com during the time of the live showOR watch the livestream on the Orchard People YouTube ChannelDo 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/. (00:00) - Introduction (00:59) - Introducing Jeremy Kent Tampsen: The Expert on Fruit Tree Patents (02:52) - The Intricacies of Fruit Tree Patents and Their Impact (08:22) - Understanding the Process and Cost of Obtaining Plant Patents (12:26) - The Honeycrisp Story: Lessons in Patents and Trademarks (19:41) - Lessons WSU Learned from Honeycrisp on Trademarks (23:11) - List of Patented Fruit Trees (24:25) - How Long it Takes to Get a Fruit Tree Patent (27:07) - Jeremy's Work in Plant Patents (30:23) - Orchard People Sponsors (33:37) - Part 2 of the Episode (34:50) - Is it Legal to Plant Seeds from Patented Apples (39:56) - The Lost Apple Project: Rediscovering Heirloom Varieties (42:56) - Should the Public Have Free Access to Patented Fruit Trees? (46:31) - WA 64: WSU is Introducing a New Patented Apple Tree and Naming Contest (49:28) - What Happens to Test Trees that Aren't Good Enough to Market? (55:44) - Learning More About WSU's Breeding Programs (59:25) - Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes

Learn about the best wood mulches for fruit trees with Linda Chalker-Scott, Professor of Horticulture at Washington State University in this episode of the Orchard People radio show and podcast. Linda is the award-winning author of six books including How Plants Work: The Science Behind the Amazing Things Plants Do (Science for Gardeners). She also is one of the Garden Professors – a group of academic colleagues who educate through their blog and Facebook pages. Also check out her WSU page about horticultural myths!  Read the article linked to this podcast for lots more great information about The Best Wood Chip Mulches for Fruit Trees. Here are some links to peer reviewed studies on the topic of mulch:Black walnut trees and alleged alleopathic effectsMycorrhizae and how they workUsing arborist wood chips as a landscape mulchImpact of mulches on plantsMaddening Mulch!During the show, we also chatted with Bryan Kappa of ChipDrop.com. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. To tune in LIVE (and submit your questions to our expert guests!) you can:Tune into RealityRadio101.com during the time of the live showOR watch the live stream on the Orchard People YouTube Channel.  Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's premium online courses at https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. 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 the Benefits of Wood Mulch for Fruit Trees (00:37) - The Potential Risks of Using Diseased Wood Mulch (01:01) - About Linda Chalker Scott (02:07) - Understanding Different Types of Wood Mulch (02:53) - Mulch from Garden Stores (04:51) - Listener Questions: Is Sawdust a Good Mulch? (05:44) - Is Colored Mulch Bad? (06:20) - Is Mulch Chemically Treated with Pesticides? (07:21) - Deep Dive into Arborist Wood Chips (10:45) - Leaf Mulch vs Wood Mulch (12:29) - Straw, Pine Shavings and Chicken Manure as Mulch (13:53) - Do You Need to Add Fertilizer to Mulch? (15:12) - Disease Transmission Through Mulch (22:06) - Should You Mulch Other Types of Trees and Plants with Wood Mulch? (23:13) - Willow and Aspen Mulch and Fruit Trees (25:15) - Live Q&A: Anthrancnose and Wood Chips (26:15) - Fallen Leaves around Trees and Containers (28:02) - Should You Use Wood Chips from Ailanthus and Invasive Trees ? (29:36) - Commercial Break and Upcoming Guest Teaser (33:33) - Deep Dive into Arborist Wood Chips for Mulching (34:12) - Listener Questions: From B ooks to Mulching Practices (36:20) - Should You Layer Leaf Compost with Wood Chips? (37:42) - Vertical Mulching and Loamy Soil (38:54) - Protecting Your Fruit Tree from Insect Pests (41:55) - Extra Irrigation and Wood Mulch (43:13) - Introducing ChipDrop: A Solution for Wood Chip Needs (51:20) - Linda's Hints for Using ChipDrop (53:09) - Making Wood Mulch from Fire Wood (54:25) - Hugelkultur and Burying Logs and Sticks (55:46) - Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Resources

Learn when, why and how to grow fruit trees in fabric pots. Our show guest on the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Kevin Espiritu of EpicGardening.com. Kevin is the author of the book Grow Bag Gardening: The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables, Herbs, Fruit and Flowers in Lightweight, Eco-Friendly, Fabric Pots. The images used in the video version of this episode were supplied Giving Grove (www.givinggrove.org) and by Smartpots, the original US company that invented the idea of fabric container and the leading brand of Grow Bags. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  Tune into show LIVE by going to RealityRadio101.com on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time or download the podcast. Learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully. Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's premium online courses at https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. 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) - How Giving Grove uses Fabric Pots in their Community Orchards (00:42) - The Benefits and Challenges of Bare Root Trees (02:09) - Exploring the Use of Fabric Pots with Kevin Espiritu (02:45) - How to Submit Questions and Comments (03:18) - Why Fabric Pots are Useful in Small Spaces (03:52) - Why Fabric Pots Boost Root Health (06:05) - Fruit Tree Pruning for Food Forests (07:01) - Fruit Tree Pruning in Permaculture Food Forests (07:28) - Kevin's Approach to Fruit Tree Pruning in his Food Forest (09:07) - Susan's Approach to Fruit Tree Pruning to Improve Fruit Quality (10:03) - Pruning and How it also Helps Thin the Fruit on the Tree (11:51) - Using Fabric Pots in the Low Desert (12:44) - Using Lined Grow Bags and Fabric Pots (13:56) - Using Large Grow Bags and Fabric Pots for Raised Beds (16:02) - Using Grow Bags in Cold Climates (19:30) - Growing Blueberries in Fabric Pots (22:01) - Soil Mixes for Plants Grown in Fabric Pots (22:30) - Where to Learn More about Kevin (23:01) - What are Grow Bags and Fabric Pots Made of (24:10) - Recycling Materials to Make Your Own Grow Bags and Fabric Pots (25:40) - Maintaining and Reusing Grow Bags and Fabric Pots (27:19) - Kevin Espiritu's Publications and Where to Find Them (29:05) - Protecting Apple Trees in Grow Bags from Heat (29:57) - The Benefits of Mulching and Grow Bags (30:18) - The Use of Grow Bags for Trees (31:08) - The Importance of Root Care (31:46) - Mixing Soil for Blueberries (33:16) - The Legacy of Ruth Stout and Her Gardening Method (35:12) - The Benefits of Perennial Vegetables in Orchards and Food Forests (35:42) - The Use of Citrus in Planters (38:40) - Commericals (41:57) - Introduction to Part 2 (43:10) - Introducing Matt Bunch from Giving Grove (44:21) - Using Smart Pots Fabric Pots in the Giving Grove Nursery (45:38) - Irrigation and Fabric Pots (46:49) - Do Grow Bags and Fabric Pots Damage Tree Roots? (48:29) - Sanitizing Fabric Pots after Use (49:55) - Tips and Tricks for Indoor Gardening (53:20) - Orchard People Contests (54:28) - The Ideal Applications for Grow Bags (55:33) - Kevin's Favorite Uses for Grow Bags and Fabric Pots (56:47) - Using Grow Bags for Potatoes

Learn about grafting compatibility and what kinds of trees can be grafted together by understanding the science of graft unions! Our guest is Dr Kevin Folta, Professor of horticultural sciences at the University of Florida.The host of the Orchard People 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 or download the podcast. Learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully. Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's premium online courses at https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. (00:00) - Introduction (01:44) - Episode #100 information (03:33) - What is fruit tree grafting (04:37) - Does grafting happen in nature? (08:00) - Why are some fruit tree cultivars easy to graft with than others? (11:17) - Plant Morphology and Fruit Tree Grafting (14:56) - Cellular Physiology and Grafting (19:20) - Kevin's Podcast (20:47) - Can you graft flowering plants and non-woody plants? (21:58) - Do you need to pay royalties when using scion cuttings? (25:21) - Can you graft zone 5 apples onto a zone 4 rootstock? (27:23) - Sponsors (31:39) - Part 2 (32:46) - Plant hormones and fruit tree grafting (37:31) - Grafting and Taxonomy (39:08) - Molecular biology and fruit tree grafting (42:46) - Cherry trees and fruit tree grafting compatibility (44:09) - Grafting vs Budding and stone fruit trees (45:54) - Grafting chestnut trees onto oak trees? (47:06) - Grafting Pear onto Quince (49:56) - Grafting European Pears onto Various Rootstocks (52:03) - Citation rootstock in California vs Florida (54:59) - Why Kevin Loves Grafting (57:15) - Access more grafting and fruit tree resources

Learn about old apple cultivars with apple historian Daniel Bussey, author of The Illustrated History of Apples in the United States and Canada.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/. 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) - Exploring old apple varieties at an apple tasting event (00:34) - Podcast name change in January (01:53) - Why Dan started writing about old apple varieties (03:23) - Why old apple varieties have funny names (05:25) - Smokehouse Apple and fire blight resistance (06:31) - Ginger Gold Pedigree (07:52) - Slack ma Girdle apple! (08:36) - Best old apple varieties for fresh eating (12:07) - Why russet apples fell out of favor (14:09) - How do you identify apple varieties on an old tree visually and with DNA testing (17:25) - Black Oxford and Roxbury Russet apple questions (19:14) - Westfield seek no further apple history (20:58) - How names of old apple varieties have changed over the years. (22:44) - Ben Davis apple history and why it has multiple names (24:46) - McAfee apple history (26:08) - Sheep nose apple variety (26:54) - Tolman Sweet apple trees (28:07) - Old apple varieties that are easier to grow (29:58) - A Word from our Sponsors (34:37) - More on Old Apple Varieties (35:53) - History of the USDA apple illustrations (37:10) - Pitmastin Pineapple and Fire blight resistance (38:12) - Ashmeet's Kernel - and identifying Russet apples (39:47) - Franklin apple (40:34) - Are many old apple varieties lost forever? (41:30) - Limbertwig apples (43:54) - Allergies to some apples and not to others (46:44) - Where to buy old apple varieties (47:41) - Programs to preserve old apple varieties and apple tree grafting (51:46) - Which old apple varieties make the best pies (54:00) - Did you enjoy this show as a livestream on YouTube? (54:42) - How to order Dan's books and how to reach out to him (56:41) - How to access more fruit tree podcasts like this one

Join Greg Peterson from UrbanFarm.org as he shares five key fruit tree lessons that he has learned from starting a new orchard in North Carolina, applying lessons from 30 years of experience growing fruit trees on his urban farm in Phoenix, Arizona. Listen live to enter our contest to win this month's prize, UrbanFarm.org's Growing Food The Basics Course - $197 value. 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/.  (00:00) - Show Introduction (01:44) - Fruit Tree Lessons for New Growers Introduction (02:17) - Why Greg is moving to a new site to grow his fruit trees (09:17) - Greg's First Lesson: Wait a year before planting your first fruit trees (12:40) - Greg's second lesson: Understand IPM (22:49) - Greg's third lesson: Your first garden is your worst garden (25:28) - Advice from experienced growers from the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) group (26:02) - Labels and map your fruit trees (27:57) - Buy later ripening varieties (or early if you live in a warm climate) (29:35) - Elevate the planting zone (32:57) - Join the North American Fruit Explorers (33:58) - Messages from show sponsors (38:29) - Introduction to part 2 (39:38) - Planting is trios (44:28) - Greg's fourth lesson: Pay attention and observe (45:47) - How Greg plants new trees (49:16) - Greg's lesson #5: Planting 150 trees is different than planting 5 (51:24) - Dig holes for trees well in advance (51:52) - Learn how to graft fruit trees (52:30) - The importance of thinning the fruit on your tree (52:58) - The importance of correct fruit tree pruning (57:22) - Appreciation for Apple Podcast ratings and reviews (58:52) - How to learn more about Greg (59:32) - How to learn more about Susan and her fruit tree education website

Learn how to cultivate thriving fruit trees and gardens even if you don't have the best soil by using the Hugelkultur technique. Tune in to this Tuesday's live radio show and podcast with guest Paul Wheaton from Permies.com.This month's contest prize is Garden Master Course by Helen Atthowe, an expert in "Beyond-organic" gardening. Valued at $85Podcast Prize Amazon Link: https://gardenmastercourse.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/. These video 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 radio show and podcast, fruit tree educator Susan Poizner usually interviews experts in fruit tree care. But in this episode, Harold Thornbro of The Modern Homesteading Podcast interviews her! Topics covered include easy-to-grow fruit trees, how to prune fruit trees and improving harvest quality.Learn more about Harold and check out The Modern Homesteading Podcast here: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/category/podcast/Sign up for Susan's courses on fruit tree pruning, pest and disease management, young tree care here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/For more videos, eBooks and podcasts about fruit tree care, visit https://orchardpeople.com/. Orchard People has made fruit tree care easier for thousands of home growers, gardeners and arborists in North America and beyond since 2013. 

What do you do with your bumper crop of apples? In this episode, learn how to can apples easily while keeping your loved ones safe from risks like botulism and mold! Our guest is homesteading and canning expert Melissa K. Norris of the Pioneering Today Podcast and Academy. Listeners who tune into the show live will be able to enter this month's contest to win Everything Worth Preserving: The Complete Guide for Food Preservation at Home by Melissa K. Norris valued at $29.00. 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/. These video 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, Susan Poizner talks to Tom Spellman of Dave Wilson Nursery in Hickman California about the book "How to Prune Fruit Trees and Roses". Tom is one of a team of experts who have updated and revised the classic fruit tree pruning book by R Sandford Martin.Listeners who tune into the show live will be able to enter this month's contest to win How to Prune Fruit Trees and Roses - The Revised Edition by R Sandford Martin and Ken Anderson. 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/. These video 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!

Once you had to choose: Either grow American persimmons that are hardy, but not great for fresh eating -  or grow the sweet and tasty Asian persimmons that thrived in warmer climates. Well, now you can enjoy the best of both by sourcing a hybrid persimmon. So in this episode I will chat with Darren Bender-Beauregard of Brambleberrypermaculture.com about growing hybrid persimmons in this episode.

Learn how to turn fermented plant juice, eggshells and other locally sourced materials into effective fruit tree fertilizers with Nigel Palmer, author of The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments: Using locally sourced materials to make mineral and biological extracts and ferments. If you listen to the show live, you can enter our contest to win a copy of Nigel's book valued at $22.99.Learn more about Nigel, his online course offerings and his work here. 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/. These video 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!

Javier Rivera of Stone River Nursery in Central Florida talks about the potential of grafting when creating multi-cultivar trees, fruit salad trees, and even trees that grow in places that you wouldn't expect them to - like apple trees in Florida!  The prize for today's show is ColourPoint Bypass Pro Pruners by Dramm valued at $28.62. The prize winner will be able to pick the vibrant colour of their choice!  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/. 

If you want to enjoy a harvest, you need to protect the blossoms on your fruit tree from late season freezing events. Learn how to do that with Dr Kevin Folta, Department Chair, Horticultural Sciences Department, University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. The prize for this episode's contest is Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden: Planting and Tending Small Fruit Trees and Berries in Gardens and Containers by Christy-Wilhelmi (Valued at 27.99 US). Order the book from Quarto.com, to access a 30% discount when you use the code GARDENING30 at checkout.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/. These 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 find and propagate wild fig trees with Sam Hubert, a passionate "fig hunter" and nursery manager of One Green World Nursery and Garden Center in Portland Oregon. Listeners to the live show could enter this month's contest to win a $50 gift certificate from One Green World Nursery. Watch a video of this episode here. 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/. These 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!

B9? EMLA107? What's the difference between the many different types of rootstocks used for apple trees. And which is the best for you? In this episode, John Strang, Retired Extension Fruit and Vegetable Specialist from the University of Kentucky, will chat with us about apple rootstocks. If you listen to the show live, you can enter this month's contest to win The Modern Homestead Garden: Growing Self-Sufficiency in Any Size Backyard by Gary Pilarchik ($24.99).Here is a link to the Geneva apple rootstock chart mentioned during the show. 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/. These video 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 love growing fruit trees and other edible plants, you might consider a career as a "foodscaper." Matt Lebon of Customfoodscaping.com talks about how to transform a garden into an edible oasis and about his upcoming summit for professional foodscapers. You can download a free PDF with Matt Lebon's favorite "funky" foodscaping plants for zone 6 here. 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/. 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 about some of the best tasting hardy apple trees available to northern growers with Bob Osborne, the owner of Corn Hill Nursery in New Brunswick, Canada and author of Hardy Apples: Growing Apples in Cold Climates. Listen to the show live to enter our contest to win a copy of this beautiful hardcover book. You can watch a video excerpt of this show here:https://youtu.be/0Cw6P73kRS0The 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/. 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!

Hardy kiwi vines produce berries that are sweeter than table grapes and they have more vitamin C per ounce than an average orange. And while the fruit is similar to the larger, fuzzy kiwis that grow in New Zealand and California, kiwi berries have edible skin. In this episode our guest is Iago Hale, Associate Professor in Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems at the University of New Hampshire and he explains how to grow kiwi berries in a cool climate.The prize for this episode's contest was: Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts: 50 Easy-to-Grow Plants for the Organic Home Garden or Landscape by Allyson Levy and Scott Serrano and valued at $33.  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/. 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!

According to Entomologist Thomas M. Dykstra, Ph.D. of Dykstra Laboratories in Gainesville, Florida, insect pests can't attack healthy plants. Learn more and ask your questions in this live radio show.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/. 

There are some fantastic heirloom peach cultivars that are not available at your local supermarket....but you can grow them at home! Lawton Pearson of Pearson Farm talks about his family's history of growing peaches in Georgia and his favourite cultivars. You can find a video excerpt from the show here: https://youtu.be/zZtV8o1B4EYThe 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/. 

Commercial growers are increasingly growing sweet cherries and other fruits in an easy to prune, maintain and harvest fruiting wall structure. Matthew Whiting, Extension Specialist from Washington State University, played a key role in developing the UFO cherry fruiting wall system and he explains how they are grown. During the interview, Matthew mentions this document which describes the steps for creating a UFO cherry tree. Our show prize this month was a copy of Micro Food Gardening: Project plans and plants for growing fruits and veggies in tiny spaces by Jennifer McGuinness valued at $26.99. 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 how to transform your backyard into a food forest, integrating existing fruit trees and shrubs into the design. Dani Baker, author of The Home-Scale Forest Garden: How to Plan, Plant and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape is our show guest. Dani is the owner of Cross Island Farms in Wellesley Island, NY and the creator of The Enchanted Edible Forest. 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/. 

Fruit trees can be productive, but they can also be beautiful! In this episode learn how to create an espalier fruit tree planting where the tree is trained up against a wall or fence.  Our expert guest will be Ron Perry, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University (MSU) (Retired) and Co-Author of Espalier Fruit Trees for Northern Gardens: Creating Fruit Trees as Art (affiliate link). Email in a question during the live show and you will be entered into this month's contest to win a copy of the book, valued at $15.99.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/. 

In the past, you would consult a plant hardiness zone map if you wanted to know whether a fruit tree or any other plant could survive in your climate.  But our climate is quickly changing. Are plant hardiness zone maps still helpful? In this episode, we chat about plant hardiness zones with two research scientists from the Canadian Forest Service. They are Dan McKenney, PhD and John Pedlar. You can learn more about their work and download plant hardiness maps here. To watch a video excerpt of this podcast visit:https://youtu.be/IqLozgJAE5MListeners who emailed during the live show were entered into this month's contest. The prize was a copy of the Arbor Day Foundations's new book Now is the Time For Trees: Make an Impact by Planting the Word's Most Valuable Resource (affiliate link) valued at $19.95 USD. You can find more information about plant hardiness zones below: Canadian Plant Hardiness Zone Maps and More:planthardiness.gc.caChange and Evolution in the Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada:https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/64/4/341/247944The generation of USDA-equivalent extreme minimum temperature models and a comparison with Canada's plant hardiness zones:https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.4141/P05-070 Beyond Traditional Hardiness Zones: Using Climate Envelopes to Map Plant Range Limits:https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/57/11/929/234249

How do you encourage young fruit trees to grow faster and produce an earlier harvest?  Susan Poizner of OrchardPeople.com chats with John Cline Ph.D, Professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture, at the University of Guelph in Ontario. John's focus is on tree fruit physiology and his goal is to discover what factors affect fruit quality and yield. Email in a question during the live show and you will be entered into our contest to win a copy of Susan's new book Grow Fruit Trees Fast: A Beginner's Guide to a Healthy Harvest in Record Time valued at $14.95. Order your copy at https://orchardpeople.com/growfruit/ or here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WN84GHHThe 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/. 

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 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/. 

Cider apples are a hot commodity these days. But what about perry pears? In this episode,  Barry Masterson, of Kertel Reiter 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.  The prize for this week's contest a copy of the book Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden: Planting and Tending Small Fruit Trees and Berries in Gardens and Containers by Christy Wilhelmi. 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/. 

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. 

Lindsay Mitchel, 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 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/. 

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. Today's show prize is: The Modern Homestead Garden: Growing Self-Sufficiency in Any Size Backyard by Gary Pilarchik (affilate link).Click here to see our podcast page and to check out previous episodes. 

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. 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 contest prize is: Micro Food Gardening: Project plans and plants for growing fruits and veggies in tiny spaces by Jennifer McGuinness. Valued at $26.99. 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/. 

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!  

Learn how to boost your trees 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. 

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.  This month's contest prize: a U of G baseball cap and trowel.

Your tree may be struggling. Sometimes a pest or disease problem is to blame. But other times it is a nutrient deficiency and the only way to find out is by doing a soil or plant tissue test.