Today we welcome Susan Poizner onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ A fruit tree expert, author, and podcast host, Susan brings a wealth of knowledge about sustainable horticulture and the unexpected turns that led her from journalism at the BBC to growing urban orchards. 🌳📚

We hear how a backyard gardening project—sparked by her husband—blossomed into a lifelong passion for tree care, community orchards, and education. Susan shares how she learned the hard way that fruit trees aren’t like zucchini, and how this led her to write books and teach online to empower others. 🍎🌿

Susan speaks with Wallace about her work in Russia post-USSR, helping teach market economics through storytelling with the BBC. Their conversation spans global travel, language learning, and the importance of empathy across borders—highlighting how storytelling and curiosity can unite people. 🌍📖

We close with practical advice on regenerative gardening and fruit tree care—from the importance of soil microbes and leaf mulch to pruning techniques and why the right tree choice makes all the difference. An inspiring, warm, and wise chat on nature, education, and kindness. 🌱✨

Enjoy! 😊

Thank you to Howden Rural for the continued support.

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