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Orchard People episodes

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)
49 min
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.

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(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
1 hr 5 min
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
50 min
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
51 min
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!
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 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
42 min
October 25, 2016Learning From Leaves with Linda Chalker-Scott, and Cherry Rootstock with Lynn Long
Linda Chalker-Scott, an associate professor and horticulturist at Washington State University and the author of "How Plants Work: The Science Behind The Amazing Things That Plants Do" talks about what leaves are telling you about your tree's health.
Lynn Long, a professor of horticulture at Oregon State University talks about cherry rootstock.
Read more about cherry rootstock 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://orchardpeople.com/books/

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) - Autumn Walk and the Beauty of Leaves
(00:36) - Understanding Tree Leaves and Their Health Indicators
(01:17) - Cherry Tree Rootstock and Expert Insights
(01:53) - Interview with Linda Chalker Scott: How Plants Work
(03:43) - The Science Behind Leaf Colors
(09:41) - Drought Stress and Leaf Health
(11:09) - Listener Questions and Restoration Horticulture
(13:48) - Nutrient Deficiencies and Leaf Analysis
(19:24) - Analyzing Tree Leaves: Practical Examples
(19:56) - Identifying Interveinal Chlorosis
(20:25) - Possible Causes and Solutions
(21:02) - Soil Testing and Nutrient Management
(24:05) - Practical Advice for Tree Health
(27:34) - Introduction to Cherry Tree Rootstocks
(29:13) - History and Development of Cherry Rootstocks
(30:56) - Choosing the Right Rootstock
(34:23) - Health Benefits of Sweet Cherries
(35:25) - Modern Cherry Tree Cultivars
(38:05) - Dwarf Cherry Trees and High-Density Planting
(39:56) - Challenges and Disease Management
(45:15) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
46 min
October 25, 2016 Episode 14: Learning From Leaves & Cherry Root Stock
What are the leaves on your trees - including your fruit trees - telling you about its health? We'll talk to Linda Chalker-Scott, an associate professor and horticulturist at Washington State University and the author of "How Plants Work: The Science Behind The Amazing Things That Plants Do". Then In the second half of the show we'll explore cherry tree root stock. Why is it important to consider before you buy and plant a cherry tree? We'll speak to Lynn Long, a professor of horticulture at Oregon State University.

Interveinal chlorosis on a hickory leaf is evident when the veins stay green while the area in between the veins turns yellow.

What you will learn about leaves in this show:

* What do the changing colours of autumn leaves represent?* What are the pigments responsible for fall colours?* Why don’t the leaves of fruit trees experience much change in colour?* What can the appearance of leaves reveal about the health of a plant?* What is “restoration horticulture”?* What is “drought stress”?* What are the signs of chlorosis?* How can diseases manifest in leaves?

What you will learn about cherry root stock in this show:

* What is a root stock?* What are the benefits and factors to consider when choosing the right root stock?* Do different cherry cultivars have different health benefits?* What are the effects of bacterial canker on dwarf cherry trees?

Here are some articles that Lynn Long has written about choosing cherry cultivars and cherry root stock for more information:

* Pruning: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/wasco/sites/default/files/horticulture/pruning_systems/documents/pnw592.pdf* Cultivars: https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/catalog/files/project/pdf/pnw604.pdf* Rootstocks: https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/catalog/files/project/pdf/pnw619.pdf

The Urban Forestry Radio Show's host is Susan Poizner, creator of the award-winning fruit tree care portal www.orchardpeople.com and author of the award-winning fruit tree care book "Growing Urban Orchards". Click on the link below to listen to the podcast!
1 hr 1 min
September 27, 2016How to Make Cider with Ben Watson, and Girls in the Trees with Katrina van Osch-Saxon
Learn how to make cider with your apple harvest with Ben Watson, Author of Cider Hard and Sweet.
And learn why women are being encouraged to look for jobs in arboriculture and forestry in an interview with Katrina van Osch-Saxon of Fleming College’s Urban Forestry Program.
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 Rise of Hard Cider
(01:25) - Cider Making Basics with Ben Watson
(10:21) - Advanced Cider Making Techniques
(17:42) - Exploring Apple Varieties for Cider
(20:06) - Deep Dive into Apple Varieties
(28:06) - Choosing the Right Apple Tree for Pollination
(29:06) - Best Apple Varieties for Pies and Cider
(29:34) - The Science of Cider Making
(29:48) - Challenges in Consistent Cider Taste
(30:23) - Franklin County Cider Days Festival
(31:30) - Events and Workshops at Cider Days
(33:11) - How to Attend Cider Days
(33:42) - Encouraging Women in Arboriculture
(34:49) - Interview with Katrina van Osch-Saxon
(40:54) - The North American Tree Climbing Championship
(43:32) - Opportunities in Urban Forestry
50 min
September 27, 2016 Episode 13: How to Make Cider - and Girls in the Trees
Learn how to make cider - or specifically "Hard Cider" - with Ben Watson, Author of Cider Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions and Making Your Own. And later in the show, learn how women are being encouraged to look for jobs in arboriculture and forestry with Katrina van Osch-Saxon of Fleming College’s Urban Forestry Program.
Thinking of packing in the day job, planting an orchard, and starting to produce artisan ciders? There are lots of stories of people who are doing just that. But you don't have to quit your job in order to make cider. In this show we'll get a mini-lesson in how to make cider, we'll learn about the apple cultivars that make your cider great, and we'll learn about the Franklin County CiderDays in Massachusetts which is a great place to learn more.
And in the second half of the show…Look up. Who do you see pruning and caring for the biggest trees in town? Far too often it’s men but that’s something that Katrina van Osch-Saxon wants to change. She’s a faculty member with Fleming College’s Urban Forestry Programs and she is one of a group of women in arboriculture who is working to attract more women to this noble profession as climbers, urban forestry technicians and more.

Ben Watson, Author of Cider Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions and Making Your Own

What you will learn about making cider in this show:

* Why is artisanal or local cider-making gaining popularity?* What is the difference between hard cider and sweet cider?* How do you make hard cider via fermentation?* How does yeast affect the production and quality of cider?* Where can you find cider-making kits?* What apple cultivars are best for making cider?* What are “tannins”?* What is the Cider Days Festival?

The Urban Forestry Radio Show’s host is Susan Poizner, creator of the award-winning fruit tree care portal www.orchardpeople.com and author of the award-winning fruit tree care book “Growing Urban Orchards”. Click below to listen to the podcast!
1 hr 3 min
August 30, 2016Fireblight with Dr. Kari Peter, and Persimmon Passion with Bill Preston
Dr. Kari A. Peter, Assistant Professor of Fruit Tree Pathology at Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Centre talks about how to protect your apple and pear trees from fire blight.
Bill Preston of Preston’s Persimmon Patch in Calvert County, Maryland, talks about how to select and plant a persimmon tree or shrub that produces fruit that actually tastes good.
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) - Understanding Fire Blight
(03:41) - Fire Blight Management Strategies
(07:05) - Listener Questions on Fire Blight: Management Strategies
(13:14) - Impact of Fire Blight on Different Trees
(22:29) - Preventative Measures and Treatments
(27:32) - Fire Blight and Environmental Factors
(30:47) - Fire Blight Outbreaks Across Regions
(31:43) - Managing Fire Blight with Copper and Bordeaux
(32:52) - Weather Conditions and Fire Blight
(33:54) - Pruning and Canker Removal Tips
(34:59) - Cicadas and Fire Blight Spread
(36:18) - Effectiveness of Biological Fungicides
(38:49) - Persimmons: A Unique Fruit to Grow
(39:47) - Interview with Persimmon Expert Bill Preston
(45:42) - Challenges and Benefits of Growing Persimmons
54 min

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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 urban and rural settings. Meet experts on all aspects of comprehensive fruit tree care, including pruning, pest and disease prevention, fruit tree grafting and budding, and soil management.