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Protecting Fruit Tree Blossoms from Frost with Kevin Folta Mar 28, 2023

Show notes

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/.

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Fig Propagation with Sam Hubert Mar 01, 2023

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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.

Learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully. Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's premium online courses at https://learn.orchardpeople.com/.

Apple Tree Rootstocks Explained with John Strang Feb 01, 2023

Show notes

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.

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!

Foodscaping with Matt Lebon Dec 27, 2022

Show notes

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.

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

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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 Show Overview
(00:42) - Meet the Guest: Matt Lebon
(01:33) - Understanding Perennial Foodscaping
(03:31) - Challenges and Opportunities in Foodscaping
(05:32) - Foodscaping for Restaurants and Community Projects
(07:06) - Listener Emails and Feedback
(10:34) - Starting and Growing a Foodscaping Business
(19:33) - The Foodscaper Summit and Community Building
(22:51) - Community Connections: The Common Orchard Project, Giving Grove
(25:50) - Perennial Fruits and Vegetables in Foodscaping
(27:45) - Unusual and Hard-to-Find Plants
(30:28) - Trifoliate Orange: A Unique Foodscaping Plant
(34:31) - Persimmon Trees: American, Asian, and Hybrids
(37:47) - Tips for Foodscaping in HOA Areas
(39:56) - Che: The Uncommon Chinese Fruit
(41:57) - Starting a Foodscaping Side Hustle
(43:36) - Holiday Wishes
(45:14) - Conclusion and Resources

Growing Hardy Apple Trees with Bob Osborne Nov 29, 2022

Show notes

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.

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 Best Cold Hardy Apple Trees For Growers in Frosty Climates" 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!

Growing Hardy Kiwi Vines with Iago Hale Oct 25, 2022

Show notes

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, kiwiberries 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 kiwiberries in a cool climate.

Iago and his team's resource of anything related to kiwiberry can be found on their website Nor'East Kiwiberries

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?

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 to Growing Kiwifruit in Cold Climates
(01:07) - Meet the Expert: Iago Hale
(02:31) - History of Hardy Kiwis
(07:22) - Pruning Techniques for Kiwi Vines
(17:27) - Pests and Diseases of Kiwi Plants
(21:47) - Invasive Potential of Hardy Kiwi
(31:07) - Exploring Kiwi Wine and Other Uses
(31:51) - Kiwiberry Uses and Benefits
(36:28) - Growing and Pruning Kiwiberries
(38:59) - Overwintering and Cultivar Selection
(47:25) - Harvesting and Storage Tips
(50:23) - Show Wrap-up and Resources

Why Pests Can't Attack Healthy Plants with Thomas M. Dykstra Sep 27, 2022

Show notes

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.

In the show, Thomas mentions that anyone can measure leaf brix with two tools:

A garlic press that you can easily clean
A refractometer

Thomas also mentions a PDF Leaf Brix Chart. Here are two versions of it to download:
Leaf Brix Chart
Leaf Brix Chart with Insect Groups

The prize for today's show was a copy of Joe Lampl's new book:
The Vegetable Gardening Book: Your complete guide to growing an edible organic garden from seed to harvest

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!

Growing Heirloom Peaches with Lawton Pearson Aug 30, 2022

Show notes

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.
Also check out Peaches of New York by U.P. Hedrick.

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 "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!

(00:00) - Introduction to Ontario's Peach Season
(00:54) - Exploring Historic Peach Cultivars
(01:50) - Interview with Lawton Pearson
(02:36) - The Origins of Georgia's Peach Industry
(04:14) - The Evolution of Peach Varieties
(05:48) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers
(07:02) - Challenges and Innovations in Peach Cultivation
(09:30) - Modern Peach Varieties and Their Characteristics
(11:30) - Cold Hardy Peach Cultivars
(15:58) - The Impact of O'Henry and Red Peaches
(21:45) - Heirloom Peaches and Listener Comments
(24:54) - Discovering 'Peaches of New York'
(25:25) - Challenges of Growing Peaches in Different Climates
(27:08) - Lawton's Personal Peach Orchard
(28:27) - Historic Peach Varieties and Their Preservation
(30:25) - Listener Questions and Peach Growing Tips
(37:14) - The Art and Labor of Peach Farming
(42:54) - Choosing the Best Heirloom Peach Varieties
(45:44) - Wrapping Up and Future Plans

How to Grow a Fruiting Wall with Matthew Whiting Jul 26, 2022

Show notes

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.
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.

✍️ 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 and Importance of Watering Fruit Trees
(00:21) - Guest Introduction: Matthew Whiting
(01:24) - Understanding the Fruiting Wall System
(01:50) - Detailed Explanation of Fruiting Wall Structure
(03:40) - Development and Benefits of the UFO System
(05:08) - Personal Experience with the UFO System
(12:21) - Mechanization and Commercial Success
(14:40) - Q&A: Growing Different Types of Cherries
(20:22) - Q&A: Starting Your Own Fruiting Wall
(28:07) - Year-by-Year Guide to Establishing a Fruiting Wall
(40:06) - Addressing Climate Concerns and Final Thoughts
(42:33) - Conclusion and Farewell

Turning Your Backyard into a Food Forest with Dani Baker Jun 28, 2022

Show notes

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 Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com.

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?

PREMIUM EDUCATION

Are 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 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 Community Orchards
(00:51) - Introducing Dani Baker and Her Book
(01:38) - Understanding Food Forests
(03:11) - Planning and Challenges of Food Forests
(04:50) - Benefits of Food Forests
(05:54) - Steps to Create a Food Forest
(07:34) - Audience Questions and Answers: Origin of the guest's name Dani, Species to Consider and Considerations of Species, First Step of Food Forest Preparation
(11:12) - Nitrogen Fixing Plants for Food Forests
(18:52) - Nutrient Accumulators and Their Benefits
(20:27) - Revamping the Garden: Dandelions' Role
(21:49) - Listener Questions: Food Forest Planning
(22:57) - Cover Crops and Soil Management
(25:22) - Maintenance and Labor in Food Forests
(26:30) - Permaculture and Climate Change
(29:10) - Integrating Herbs for Pollinators
(32:06) - Empathy in Gardening: A Psychologist's Perspective
(34:45) - Practical Tips for Food Forest Success
(38:22) - Exploring the Enchanted Edible Forest
(41:20) - Conclusion and Book Promotion

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