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May 31, 2022Espalier Fruit Trees for Small Gardens with Ron Perry
Fruit trees can be productive, they can be beautiful, AND they can fit in small spaces!
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 Plantings for Northern Gardens: Creating Fruit Trees as Art (affiliate link).
By the way, the proceeds of this book goes to the operating budget of their horticulture gardens. Show your support for Ron if you learned anything from this episode!
The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.

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

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

HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR 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.
🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "The Art of Espalier Pruning: Four Steps to Creating a Beautiful Fruiting Wall in Your Garden" and find the video and podcast links there too!

✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/

For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:

✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/
🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:
https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/
🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/
🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:
https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/
🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/

These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

(00:00) - Introduction
(01:03) - What is espalier?
(02:18) - How productive are espalier fruit trees?
(03:31) - How poor rootstock choice can affect your espalier planting
(05:08) - Common espalier designs
(06:38) - Apple trees that don't leaf out early
(07:37) - Forcing a reluctant apple espalier into fruiting
(10:41) - Choosing an apple variety for espalier
(12:06) - Espalier in Canada
(13:39) - Espalier apple trees and tip bearing cultivars
(18:41) - Micro-irrigation and fruit trees
(21:06) - Lorette system of espalier pruning
(25:20) - Creating espalier without a fence
(26:38) - Tying down branches to increase productivity
(31:29) - Trellises or fences for espalier
(34:41) - Distances between trees in espalier plantings
(35:19) - How many apples can each espalier tree produce?
(36:01) - Espalier fruit tree pruning and care
(38:23) - Water sprouts and espalier fruit trees
(39:46) - Grafting onto espalier fruit trees
(41:02) - The best way to restore a broken espalier branch
(42:08) - Training an established young tree into espalier
(49:02) - About Ron's espalier fruit tree book
53 min
April 26, 2022Do Plant Hardiness Zones Matter with Dan McKenney and John Pedlar
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.

This month's recommended resource:
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)
You can find more information about plant hardiness zones below:
Canadian Plant Hardiness Zone Maps and More:
planthardiness.gc.ca
Change and Evolution in the Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada:
https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/64/4/341/247944
The 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
The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.

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

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

HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR 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.
🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "How Does Climate Change Affect Fruit Trees?" and find the video and podcast links there too!

✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/

For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:

✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/
🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:
https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/
🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/
🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:
https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/
🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/

These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

(00:00) - Introduction to Plant Hardiness Zones
(00:38) - Questioning the Plant Hardiness Zone System
(00:55) - Meet the Experts: Dan McKenney and John Pedlar
(01:16) - Understanding Plant Hardiness Zones
(04:49) - The Canadian vs. American Systems
(08:39) - Impact of Mulching and Snow on Plant Hardiness
(11:02) - Listener Questions and Expert Insights
(12:11) - Epigenetics and Plant Adaptation
(22:12) - Updating the Plant Hardiness Zone Maps
(26:27) - Climate Change and Plant Hardiness
(32:27) - Adapting to Climate Change: Challenges and Variations
(33:09) - Late Spring Frosts and Plant Sensitivity
(33:47) - Listener Insights: Climate Change in Northern Indiana
(36:27) - Strategies for Home Growers
(38:15) - Sugar Bush Experiences and Climate Variability
(41:04) - Advice for Gardeners Adapting to Climate Change
(43:37) - Closing Remarks
46 min
March 29, 2022Grow Fruit Trees Fast - Varieties and Best Tree Care Practices with John Cline
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.
Additional resources:
-This month's recommended resource is Susan's new book Grow Fruit Trees Fast: A Beginner's Guide to a Healthy Harvest in Record Time. Order your copy at https://orchardpeople.com/books or here (link to Amazon).
-Learn how Sam Van Aken created a "Tree of 40 Fruit" here.
The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.

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

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.

IS READING YOUR THING?
🌐 Transcript: Read the full conversation at your own pace.

✍️ 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 GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:

✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/
🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:
https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/
🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/
🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:
https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/
🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/

These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

(00:00) - #078: Grow Fruit Trees Fast with John Cline
(00:05) - Introduction: The Waiting vs. Hustling Debate
(00:38) - Guest Introduction: John Cline
(00:59) - Understanding Fruit Tree Growth
(08:07) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers
(10:20) - Advanced Techniques in Fruit Tree Cultivation
(21:27) - Understanding Tree Growth Factors
(22:06) - Impact of Shade on Fruit Trees
(24:55) - Managing Extreme Climates for Fruit Trees
(26:13) - Grow Fruit Trees Faster, Thinning the Fruit, Training and Pruning, and More
(26:41) - Listener Questions and Expert Advice
(35:23) - Challenges and Successes in Fruit Tree Cultivation
40 min
February 23, 2022Grafting Fruit Trees with Steph Roth
Steph Roth from Silver Creek Nursery in Ontario talks about how she grafts fruit trees. We will cover collecting fruiting wood, rootstock choices, bench grafting and more.
The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com.

Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world.

We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading.

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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
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PREMIUM EDUCATION
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CONNECT AND GROW WITH US
We continually adapt our presence to the communities that resonate with us.
Check out the current ways to connect with us in the footer ↓
Let’s grow together!

(00:00) - Introduction to Fruit Tree Grafting
(01:51) - Guest Introduction: Steph Roth
(05:03) - Basics of Grafting: Rootstock and Scion
(06:29) - Grafting Techniques and Challenges
(08:29) - Listener Questions and Expert Advice: Why graft, and grafting for small spaces
(10:54) - Advanced Grafting Tips and Tricks
(13:13) - Timing and Storage for Successful Grafting
(20:14) - Species Compatibility and Guerrilla Grafting
(24:57) - Advanced Rootstock Techniques
(25:15) - Grafting Questions from Viewers: Utilizing rootstocks for grafting purposes and bench grafting
(26:51) - Why People Graft: Viewer Insights
(28:30) - Bench Grafting Explained
(29:14) - Whip and Tongue Grafting: A Step-by-Step Guide
(30:37) - Tools and Tips for Successful Grafting
(32:42) - Handling and Wrapping Grafts
(35:00) - Rootstock and Replant Disease
(38:47) - Scion Length and Energy Management
(42:32) - The Joy of Grafting
(43:30) - Grafting Timing and Kits
(46:11) - Show Wrap-Up and Additional Resources
49 min
January 25, 2022Perry Pears for Cider with Barry Masterson
Cider apples are a hot commodity these days. But what about perry pears? In this episode, Barry Masterson of Kertelreiter Cider, talks about perry and tells us how to make it and what pear varieties to use. Barry, who is from Ireland, lives with his German born wife, Ines, in the village of Schefflenz in North Baden, Germany.
Also check out Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden: Planting and Tending Small Fruit Trees and Berries in Gardens and Containers by Christy Wilhelmi of Gardenerd.
The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com.

Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world.

We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading.

RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE 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!
Let’s grow together.

(00:00) - Introduction to Pear Trees and Their Legacy
(00:45) - Meet Barry Masterson: Passion for Historic Pear Trees
(01:12) - Discovering Old Pear Trees in Rural Germany
(02:03) - The History and Significance of Pear Trees
(03:50) - Harvesting Pears: Challenges and Permissions
(06:17) - Listener Questions: Alcohol Content and Hardiness of Pear Trees
(08:40) - Making Perry: Recipes and Techniques
(13:16) - Challenges and Rewards of Using Different Pear Varieties
(20:50) - Growing Perry Pear Trees: Patience and Care
(22:57) - Tasting Notes and Origins of Perry
(24:12) - Champagne-like Qualities of Perry
(25:55) - Historic Cultivars and Uses of Perry Pears
(29:27) - Perry Production and Sorbitol
(31:59) - Favorite Perry Pear Cultivars
(35:52) - Harvesting and Processing Perry Pears
(43:37) - Preserving Perry Traditions
(45:27) - Conclusion and Farewell
48 min
December 28, 2021 Irrigation Systems for Fruit Trees
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/.
1 hr 3 min
November 30, 2021 Heirloom Fruit Recipes for The Holiday with Darren Turpin, Paul Couchman, and Brigitte Webster
Learn to use your home grown heirloom fruits in recipes from centuries past.
Show guests include orchardist Darren Turpin of Orchardnotes.com, historic cook Paul Couchman of Regencycook.co.uk and culinary historian Brigitte Webster of Tudorexperience.com.
This month's recommended resource is Olwyn Woodier's excellent book The Apple Cookbook (3rd Edition) (affiliate link).
The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.

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

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

HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR 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.
🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Heirloom Fruit Recipes" and find the video and podcast links there too!

✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/

For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:

✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/
🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:
https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/
🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/
🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:
https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/
🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/

These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

1 hr 4 min
October 26, 2021Being a Tree Detective with Lindsay Mitchell and Sarah Ruark
Lindsay Mitchell, Editor at the International Society of Arboriculture's publication Arborist News and Sarah Ruark, technical advisor at the Davey Institute, the research arm of Davey Tree, talk about the Detective Dendro® educational mystery series, what it's like to be a real life tree detective, and ways that we can all investigate the mysteries that we encounter in our own trees.
The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.

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

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

HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR 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.

✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/

For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:

✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/
🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:
https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/
🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/
🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:
https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/
🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/

These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

(00:00) - Introduction: Simple Joys and Mysteries
(00:39) - Introducing Detective Dendro
(01:39) - Meet the Guests: Lindsay Mitchell and Sarah Ruark
(02:14) - The Detective Dendro Series: Behind the Scenes
(05:56) - A Closer Look at Detective Dendro's Adventures
(10:42) - Tree Mysteries and Listener Questions
(17:37) - Sarah Ruark's Five Steps to Solving Tree Mysteries
(21:45) - Real-Life Tree Mysteries and Solutions
(31:25) - Final Thoughts and How to Read Detective Dendro
(32:52) - Conclusion
35 min
September 28, 2021Food Forest Design with Lincoln Smith
Lincoln Smith from Forested.us explains how listening to the landscape is the secret to growing healthy fruit trees and fruiting plants. Lincoln will talk about some of his top picks including persimmons, mulberries and black raspberries.
Additional resources:
This month's recommended resource: The Modern Homestead Garden: Growing Self-Sufficiency in Any Size Backyard by Gary Pilarchik (affilate link).
The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com.

Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world.

We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading.

RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE 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!
Let’s grow together.

(00:00) - Introduction to Fruit Tree Planting
(00:46) - Guest Introduction: Lincoln Smith
(01:14) - Understanding Forested and Food Forests
(04:39) - Challenges and Learnings in Forest Gardening
(06:46) - Listener Questions: Vegetables and Urban Food Forests
(10:21) - The Persimmon Journey
(23:45) - Community Engagement and Organic Practices
(26:12) - Exploring Espalier Techniques
(27:27) - Discovering Sochan: An Edible Plant
(28:23) - Listener Questions: Trips to Canada and Serviceberries
(31:33) - Mulberries and Raspberries: Easy-to-Grow Plants
(35:53) - Designing a Food Forest: Tips and Insights
(39:37) - Biggest Gardening Mistakes and Lessons Learned
(41:44) - Topography and Forest Garden Planning
(43:43) - Show Wrap-Up and Announcements
48 min
August 31, 2021 Drought Resistant South West Peaches with Reagan Wytsalucy
Reagan Wytsalucy, Extension Assistant Professor, Agriculture & Natural Resources at Utah State University, talks about her journey to find the last orchards growing the age-old, drought resistant South West Peaches.
And she explains why these trees must be protected.
First Nations communities in the U.S. have been growing these peaches for hundreds of years. Reagan explains why it is essential NOT to plant these trees on a large scale yet.
This month's recommended resource is: Micro Food Gardening: Project plans and plants for growing fruits and veggies in tiny spaces by Jennifer McGuinness.
The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.

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

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

HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR 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.

IS READING YOUR THING?

🌐 Transcript: Read the full conversation at your own pace.
🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "8 Heirloom Peach Varieties that You can Grow at Home" and find the video and podcast links there too!

✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/

For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:

✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/
🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:
https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/
🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/
🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:
https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/
🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:
https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/

These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

1 hr 1 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.