Orchard People

By Susan Poizner, OrchardPeople.com

Learn how to grow and care for fruit trees with fruit tree care educator Susan Poizner of OrchardPeople.com. Discover how to create permaculture plantings, food forests, and forest gardens in both urb... more

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August 29, 2017Kickstarting Your Soil with Elizabeth Stell
Elizabeth Stell, author of Secrets to Great Soil, talks about how to care for your soil so that your fruit trees and other plants will thrive.

ABOUT
Orchard 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 PODCAST
The 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.

NEWSLETTER
Do 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/
BOOKS
Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.
Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books

COURSES
Susan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com

ARTICLES
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 the Urban Forestry Radio Show
(01:05) - Weather and Its Impact on Orchards
(02:12) - Interview with Gaye Trombley of Avalon Organic Orchards
(03:05) - Secrets to Great Soil with Liz Stell
(13:04) - Listener Questions and Soil Tips
(24:49) - Trench Composting and Other Composting Methods
(26:42) - Trench Composting Techniques
(27:57) - Balancing Compost Materials
(28:44) - Variations in Composting Methods
(30:39) - Dealing with Urban Wildlife
(31:39) - Choosing Soil for Roses
(34:08) - Cover Crops Explained
(39:48) - Managing Tree Roots in Raised Beds
(41:46) - Using Chlorinated Water for Trees
(45:02) - Microorganisms in Soil
(49:45) - Conclusion and Farewell
...more
54min
July 25, 2017What is IPM? with Kristy Grigg-McGuffin
Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, Horticulture IPM Specialist from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs explains what Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is and how you can use it to protect your trees and crops.
Additional Resources:
You can watch the video of this episode here.
Check out a collection of articles related to IPM here.
Level up your IPM capabilities by taking an online course for fruit trees here.

ABOUT
Orchard 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 PODCAST
The 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.

NEWSLETTER
Do 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/
BOOKS
Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.
Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books

COURSES
Susan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com

ARTICLES
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 the Urban Forestry Radio Show
(01:06) - Understanding Pest and Disease Problems in Fruit Trees
(01:50) - Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
(02:09) - Meet the Expert: Kristy Grigg McGuffin
(03:31) - The History and Evolution of IPM
(04:45) - The Role of DDT and Early Pest Control Methods
(06:11) - IPM Practices and Their Benefits
(07:29) - IPM for Organic and Conventional Growers
(08:32) - Learning and Implementing IPM
(10:59) - Practical Examples of IPM: San Jose Scale
(14:17) - Training and Resources for IPM Scouts
(20:02) - Monitoring and Inspecting Your Fruit Trees
(22:22) - Understanding Tree Health Holistically
(23:24) - Dealing with Aphids: Real-Life Experiences
(24:15) - Best Practices for Apple Tree Management
(25:38) - Essential Tools for Tree Care
(28:23) - Resources for Tree Care in the US and Canada
(31:37) - Listener Questions and Expert Advice: History and Observations Approach vs. Quick Fix
(37:08) - Managing Japanese Beetles
(40:41) - Preventing Fruit Rot in Cherry Trees
(43:26) - Conclusion and Additional Resources
...more
47min
June 26, 2017Protecting Fruit Trees from Deer, Squirrels and other Critters with Rhonda Massingham Hart
Rhonda Massingham Hart explains how to protect fruit trees from wildlife damage. She's the author of Deerproofing Your Yard & Garden and Squirrel Proofing Your Home & Garden.
ABOUT
Orchard 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 PODCAST
The 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.

NEWSLETTER
Do 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/
BOOKS
Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.
Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books

COURSES
Susan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com

ARTICLES
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) - Susan's Experience with Buck Rub
(01:21) - Introducing Rhonda Massingham Hart
(02:52) - Rhonda's Gardening Challenges
(04:27) - Deer Damage and Protection Strategies
(07:14) - Listener Questions and Wildlife Solutions: What are deer thinking? It's all about survival!
(26:31) - Squirrel Proofing and Other Critters
(28:54) - Building the Ultimate Tomato Cage
(29:27) - Protecting Rows of Crops and Fruit Trees
(29:50) - Using Urine-Based Sprays for Pest Control
(30:33) - Innovative Garden Cages and Animal Behavior
(32:01) - Feeding Wildlife: A Cautionary Tale
(35:09) - Listener Email: Protecting Young Fruit Trees
(45:54) - Listener Email: Dealing with Feral Cats
(48:45) - Conclusion and Farewell
...more
50min
May 30, 2017How to Grow Beach Plums with Ken Asmus
Ken Asmus of Oikos Tree Crops in Kalamazoo, MI has spent decades developing beach plums that taste great and are genetically diverse (rather than grafted clones). He talks about growing beach plum "communities."
Dig deeper into plums in this article.
ABOUT
Orchard 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 PODCAST
The 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.

NEWSLETTER
Do 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/
BOOKS
Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.
Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books

COURSES
Susan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com

ARTICLES
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) - Genetic Diversity in Plants
(01:35) - Introduction to Beech Plums
(01:48) - Guest Introduction: Ken Asmus
(02:48) - Growing Beech Plums: Tips and Insights
(04:08) - Beech Plums vs. Other Plums
(08:00) - Pest and Disease Resistance
(16:40) - Pollination and Propagation
(23:15) - Beech Plum Communities and Cultivation
(26:19) - Challenges with Yellow Beech Plums
(28:07) - Defining Plant Communities
(30:15) - Hybrid Plants and Their Issues
(30:44) - Listener Questions and Answers: Consider Diversity for Production and Growing from Seed
(32:42) - Propagating Beech Plums from Seed
(34:32) - Making Jam and Jelly from Beech Plums
(37:06) - Ken Asmus' Legacy and Vision
(43:05) - Market Potential of Beech Plums
(44:42) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
...more
46min
April 26, 2017Battling Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs with Tracy Leskey
Entomologist Dr Tracy Leskey, Director of the Appalachian Fruit Research Station at Kearneysville, WV, talks about Brown marmorated stink bugs and how you can keep these invasive pests out of your garden or orchard.

Learn how to protect your fruit trees from pests and diseases in this online course.
ABOUT
Orchard 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 PODCAST
The 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.

NEWSLETTER
Do 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/
BOOKS
Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.
Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books

COURSES
Susan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com

ARTICLES
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) - Billy Joel's Allentown and the Stink Bug Invasion
(01:18) - Meet the Expert: Tracy Leskey
(02:24) - The Stink Bug's Journey to North America
(05:13) - Impact on Agriculture and Homeowners
(09:57) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers: Stink Bug "IPM"
(17:50) - Controlling the Spread of Stink Bugs
(25:59) - Innovative Trapping Methods
(26:44) - Reducing Insecticide Use
(28:09) - Organic Gardening Solutions
(31:37) - Citizen Science and Reporting
(33:04) - Future of Stink Bug Management
(38:09) - Listener Questions and Contest: When Stink Bugs Become Active in the Spring
(42:21) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
...more
46min
March 17, 2017All You Need To Know About Pawpaws with Dan Bissonnette
Horticulturalist Dan Bissonnette, author of The Pawpaw Grower's Manual For Ontario, talks about pawpaw trees, a native tree to North America that produces delicious fruit that tastes like a mix of mango, banana and vanilla custard.
Learn more about pawpaws in this article.
ABOUT
Orchard 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 PODCAST
The 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.

NEWSLETTER
Do 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/
BOOKS
Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.
Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books

COURSES
Susan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com

ARTICLES
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) - The Pawpaw Tree: An Overview
(00:53) - Challenges in Growing Pawpaw Trees
(02:14) - Interview with Dan Bissonnette
(18:02) - Pawpaw Pollination and Cultivation Tips
(25:42) - Understanding Acetogenins in Pawpaw Trees
(27:27) - Pawpaw Tree Diseases and Growing Conditions
(28:20) - Sunlight Requirements for Pawpaw Trees
(31:53) - Challenges of Growing Pawpaw Trees in Different Regions
(32:30) - Propagating Pawpaw Trees from Seeds
(41:01) - Nutritional Benefits and Culinary Uses of Pawpaw Fruit
(42:34) - Final Thoughts and Listener Questions (Acknowledging and troubleshooting the thirsty taproot)
...more
49min
February 28, 2017The Best of Urban Forestry Radio 2016
Listen to the best of The Urban Forestry Radio Show on RealityRadio101.com! We'll talk about growing seabuckthorn, cultivating beneficial insects, battling fireblight and coping with climate change!
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 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 Tuesday
Live Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on Tuesday
Audio Podcast: Download the podcast after the show
Video Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist

NEWSLETTER
Do 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 EDUCATION
For 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 US
You can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer!

(00:00) - Introduction and Show Overview
(01:37) - Midwinter Reflections and Show Format
(02:21) - Seabuckthorn Adventure in Siberia
(07:51) - Challenges and Successes in Seabuckthorn Breeding
(17:42) - Beneficial Bugs and Garden Ecosystems
(30:41) - Fire Blight: The Dreaded Fruit Tree Disease
(34:26) - Introduction to Fire Blight
(34:37) - Interview with Dr. Kari A. Peter
(36:15) - Understanding Fire Blight
(39:39) - Listener Questions and Expert Advice: Fire Blight Management Strategies
(46:02) - Future of Fruit Tree Growing
(49:28) - Impact of Climate Change on Fruit Trees
(56:28) - Adapting to Climate Change
(01:01:22) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
...more
1h 5min
January 22, 2017Growing Fruit Trees in the Desert with Greg Peterson, and Native Edibles with Russ Cohen
Greg Peterson of www.urbanfarm.org talks about growing fruit trees in Phoenix, Arizona.
And Russ Cohen from Arlington, Massachusetts talks about edible native plants.
ABOUT
Orchard 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 PODCAST
The 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.

NEWSLETTER
Do 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/
BOOKS
Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.
Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books

COURSES
Susan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com

ARTICLES
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) - Susan's Winter Reflections
(01:06) - Interview with Greg Peterson: Growing Fruit Trees in the Desert
(04:26) - Challenges and Solutions for Desert Fruit Tree Cultivation
(08:01) - Listener Questions and Irrigation Tips
(15:02) - Choosing and Distributing Fruit Trees in Phoenix
(21:05) - Greg Peterson's Urban Farm and Personal Garden
(24:05) - Transition to Next Guest: Russ Cohen
(25:02) - Susan's Passion for Native Edible Plants
(25:16) - The Spark of Edible Botany
(25:36) - Teaching and Expanding Knowledge
(25:56) - Exploring Edible Plants in the Schoolyard
(26:25) - From Law to Wild Edibles
(26:53) - Propagating and Planting Edible Natives
(27:56) - Challenges and Policies in Planting
(29:11) - Concerns About Commercialization
(30:11) - Favorite Edible Plants
(31:38) - Foraging for Edible Mushrooms
(34:03) - Propagating Native Plants from Seeds
(36:09) - Listener Questions and Comments
(37:02) - Shagbark Hickory: A Nutty Favorite
(44:41) - Dinner Parties with Wild Edibles
(47:22) - Encouraging Native Planting
...more
50min
December 27, 2016Growing Chestnut Trees with Alen Rosic, and Disease Resistant Chestnut with Dr. Sandra Anagnostakis
Alen Rosic, a 39-year-old immigrant from the Balkan Peninsula talks about an annual chestnut festival in Iowa that he organizes for the strong Bosnian community there. Dr. Sandra Anagnostakis of Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station talks about developing more disease resistant chestnut trees.
ABOUT
Orchard 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 PODCAST
The 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.

NEWSLETTER
Do 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/
BOOKS
Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.
Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books

COURSES
Susan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com

ARTICLES
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) - Holiday Chestnut Traditions
(01:05) - Interview with Alen Rosic
(06:03) - Chestnut Festival Details
(10:14) - Roasting and Cooking Chestnuts
(12:45) - Listener Interaction and Festival Information
(15:38) - Music and Farewell to Alen
(17:50) - Researching Chestnut Trees
(22:05) - History of Chestnut Trees in North America
(22:18) - The Decline of American Chestnut Trees
(25:10) - Chestnut Varieties and Their Characteristics
(31:30) - Breeding and Cultivating Chestnut Trees
(33:12) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers (value added products, cultivars, and propagation)
(39:19) - Chestnut Weevil Infestation
(41:55) - Planting and Caring for Chestnut Trees
(49:48) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
...more
51min
November 29, 2016The Next Great Apple with Rob Wyles, and the Science Behind Apple Tasting and Breeding with Daryl Somers
Rob Wyles of Washington State talks about how he discovered the new "Foxtrot" apple.
Daryl Somers of the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Ontario talks about the science behind taste and apple breeding.
ABOUT
Orchard 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 PODCAST
The show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET!
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BOOKS
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COURSES
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ARTICLES
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/

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(00:00) - Introduction and Favorite Apples
(00:44) - Discovering the Foxtrot Apple
(17:06) - The Science Behind Apple Breeding
(18:10) - Conventional Breeding Programs
(21:18) - DNA Technology in Apple Breeding
(31:31) - Future of Apple Breeding and Market Challenges
(41:42) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
...more
42min

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