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Learn about Columnar Apple Trees for Small Gardens in this episode of the Orchard People radio show. Our guests are: Kenong Xu, Associate Professor, and Laura Dougherty of Cornell University in Geneva New York and Angela Palmer, Founder and Co-Owner of Plants Nouveau in Alabama. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin 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 TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube page at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist 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/. (00:00) - Introduction to Apple Trees (00:17) - Exploring Dwarfing and Columnar Apple Trees (01:14) - Meet the Experts: Cornell University Researchers and Horticulturalist from Plants Nouveau (03:01) - History of Columnar Apple Trees (06:14) - Audience Interaction and Questions (07:01) - Why Columnar Apple Trees are Unique (08:34) - Columnar Apple Tree Rootstocks (09:20) - Can Columnar Trees be Tip Bearing (12:16) - Genetic Research and Breeding Columnar Apple Trees for Small Gardens (16:17) - How long before a Wijcik columnar apple tree bears fruit? (17:12) - What do the apples from a Wijcik apple tree taste like? (18:21) - Do Columnar Apple Trees need Cross Pollination? (20:22) - Challenges and Benefits of Columnar Apple Trees (23:34) - Variations in the Columnar Shape (26:24) - What does Columnar Growing Habit Mean and What do Columnar Apple Trees Look Like? (29:01) - Do Columnar Apple Trees Produce as Much Fruit as Conventional Apple Trees? (29:45) - Do Columnar Apple Trees Get Canker More Frequently than Conventional Apple Trees? (32:05) - Commercial Break (35:11) - Show Resumption and Guest Introduction (35:58) - Do Columnar Apple Trees Need Pruning and Special Care? (38:00) - Marketing and Cultivars of Columnar Apple Trees (45:36) - Can Columnar Apple Trees be Used for Espalier Plantings? (47:22) - Columnar Apple Tree Rootstocks and Growing Conditions (49:15) - Columnar Apple Trees and Chill Hours for Cold and Warm Climates (51:29) - Growing Columnar Apple Trees in Pots (56:16) - Future of Columnar Apple Trees - In Outer Space??? (57:58) - Conclusion and Farewell

Learn a Biodynamic approach to fertilizing fruit trees in the fall with Alan Suprenant of Brook Farm Orchard in this episode of the Orchard People radio show and podcast. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. To tune in LIVE (and submit your questions to our expert guests!) you can:Tune into RealityRadio101.com during the time of the live showOR watch the livestream on the Orchard People YouTube ChannelDo 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/. Click here to watch a video of this episode. (00:00) - Introduction and Seasonal Context (00:44) - Guest Introduction: Alan Suprenant (01:16) - Alan's Journey to Biodynamic Farming (02:35) - Understanding Biodynamic Growing (03:31) - The Earth as a Living Being (04:49) - Fall Fertilization Techniques (06:11) - Listener Questions and Answers (12:25) - Compost and Natural Fertilizers (20:30) - Making and Using Fermented Teas (26:31) - Commercial Break and Sponsor Messages (30:23) - Return from Break: Continuing the Conversation (30:48) - Biodynamic Composting Explained (32:33) - Compost Ingredients and Preparation (34:14) - Using Biodynamic Sprays on Various Plants (34:50) - Advice for New Apple Tree Growers (35:50) - Managing Manure for Tree Health (37:19) - Preparing Biodynamic Cold Ferment Foliar Sprays (39:01) - Selling Apples and Cider (39:57) - Using Horse Manure and Post-Harvest Nutrition (41:01) - Fertilizing and Tree Care Tips (48:05) - Should You Fertilize Newly Planted Fruit Trees Learn about creating your own fertilizer sprays:https://orchardpeople.com/homemade-fruit-tree-fertilizer/Learn about holistic sprays:https://orchardpeople.com/holistic-sprays-for-fruit-trees/

Learn how to look at fruit tree leaves and identify common nutrient deficiencies (ie a lack of nitrogen, magnesium or boron) with Eric Hanson, Professor Emeritus of Horticulture Michigan State University.The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. To tune in LIVE (and submit your questions to our expert guests!) you can:Tune into RealityRadio101.com during the time of the live showOR watch the livestream on the Orchard People YouTube ChannelDo 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/. (00:00) - Introduction (00:45) - Identifying Nutritional Deficiencies in Trees (01:21) - Guest Introduction: Eric Hansen (02:20) - Soil Testing and Its Limitations (06:31) - Tissue Testing for Nutrient Deficiencies (09:09) - Visual Diagnosis of Nutrient Deficiencies (10:55) - Nitrogen Deficiency in Fruit Trees (17:05) - Potassium Deficiency Symptoms (20:37) - Magnesium Deficiency in Orchards (23:59) - Understanding Manganese Deficiency (29:16) - Commercial Break and Sponsor Messages (32:58) - Introduction and Contact Information (33:31) - Interview with Eric Hansen: Nutritional Deficiencies in Fruit Trees (33:56) - Boron Deficiency in Fruit Trees (44:05) - Zinc Deficiency in Fruit Trees (50:35) - Iron Deficiency in Fruit Trees (56:26) - Holistic Approaches to Tree Nutrition (01:00:05) - Conclusion and Additional Resources

Learn about the wild and cultivated apple varieties at the USDA's Apple Collection of 5000+ Unique apple trees in Geneva, New York with my guest Ben Gutierrez, Curator of Apple and Tart Cherry for the USDA. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  For more information visit the USDA Plant Genetics Resource Unit website. For more information on the USDA's apple collection annual open house visit USDA's apple collection annual open house page. This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INListeners to the live show can submit their questions and comment to our expert guest. LIVE AUDIO: At 1pm on Tuesday, listen on RealityRadio101LIVE VIDEO: At 1pm on Tuesday, go to the Orchard People YouTube pageAUDIO PODCAST: Click here to download the podcast after the showVIDEO PODCAST: Watch the video version on our YouTube Video Podcast PlaylistDo 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/. (00:00) - Introduction to Apple Diversity (00:29) - Exploring the USDA Apple Tree Collection (01:10) - Meet the Curator: Ben Gutierrez (01:23) - Viewer Interaction and Questions (02:08) - The Importance of Apple Tree Conservation (03:40) - Unique Traits and Breeding of New Cultivars from Wild Apple Trees (04:23) - Annual Apple Tasting Event (05:30) - Collaboration with Cornell University (06:24) - Understanding Plant Genetics (08:52) - Differences Between Tart and Sweet Cherries (10:36) - Challenges in Apple Tree Conservation (13:57) - Breeding and Market Trends (17:10) - Backup Plans for Apple Tree Collections (23:34) - Is Apple Flavor Influenced by Nature or Nuture. (27:39) - Ben and Susan's Favorite Apples (29:02) - Magical Heirloom Apple Experience with Horneburger Pfannkuchenapfel (29:56) - Challenges in Apple Cultivar Naming Due to Many Historic Names (30:24) - Exploring the Cherry Tree Collection (30:46) - Sponsor Messages and Announcements (34:22) - Listener Interaction and Questions (35:44) - More About the Kerr Apple (39:11) - Fire Blight: A Devastating Disease (45:36) - Historic Cherry Preserves Discovery on Mount Vernon (52:07) - Citizen Science and Apple Conservation (56:45) - Open House Day at Geneva Apple Collection (57:40) - Conclusion and Farewell

Learn how beneficial nematodes can control orchard pests including plum curculio and Japanese beetles with entomologist David Shapiro-Ilan at the Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory in Byron in this episode of the Orchard People radio show and podcast. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. To tune in LIVE (and submit your questions to our expert guests!) you can:Tune into RealityRadio101.com during the time of the live showOR watch the livestream on the Orchard People YouTube ChannelDo 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/. More Beneficial Nematode Resources here:CornellCALS Insect Killing Nematodes ArticleNematodes as Model Organisms A sustainable grower-based method for entomopathogenic nematode production

Have you ever found mummified and immature fruit on your fruit trees? Learn what's happening and how to prevent this using botanical sprays in this episode of the Orchard People podcast.  Our guest is Plant Pathologist, Mycologist, and Bacteriologist Kerik D. Cox Ph.D. of the Cox Program at Cornell University.  The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. To tune in LIVE (and submit your questions to our expert guests!) you can:Tune into RealityRadio101.com during the time of the live showOR watch the livestream on the Orchard People YouTube ChannelDo 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/. About Cinnerate Fungicide: https://sym-agro.com/our-products/cinnerate-miticide-fungicide/Chapters: (00:00) - Fruit Mummies in an Historic Orchard (00:35) - What are Mummy Fruits (01:18) - Guest Introduction: Kerik Cox (01:52) - What Cornell's Cox Labs Does (03:12) - Causes of Undersized Fruitlets (04:26) - Should You Worry about Mummy Fruits? (09:53) - A Good Book about Growing Apples and Pears (10:36) - Mummy Fruits on Apricot Trees and Environmental Stress (14:57) - Can Fruit Mummies be Bacterial? (15:59) - Fire Blight and Its Impact on Fruitlets (17:14) - How to Prevent Fruit Mummies (18:33) - Why Oxygen is the Best Fungicide (and Bacteriacide) (19:12) - Why Does Correct Fruit Tree Pruning Deter Pathogens? (21:38) - What is Fire Blight (23:33) - UV Light Treatment to Prevent Fruit Tree Diseases (26:41) - Protectiing Fruit Trees from Disease with Sanitation (27:44) - Arborist Mulch and DIsease (29:34) - Sponsor Messages and Announcements (31:08) - Fruit Tree Care Tips and Advice (33:07) - Discussion on Fruit Mummies and Disease Control (34:03) - Covering Fallen Fruit Mummies and Leaf Litter with Mulch or Using Urea (38:00) - Recommended Mulches for Smothering Pathogens (40:19) - Should You Put Fruit Mummies in Your Compost? (41:09) - Managing Peach Leaf Curl (44:15) - Botanical Products for Disease Control (51:21) - Can Botanical Sprays Harm Beneficial Insects and Wildlife (54:15) - Integrated Pest Management and Spraying Tips (57:23) - Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes Want to make your own botanical fruit tree spray? Here’s a recipe to try. While this spray is all-natural, it can harm beneficial insects like bees, so be sure to spray at a time when bees aren’t active (early morning and late evening). Keep an eye out for bird nests and avoid spraying near them. And remember, you wouldn’t want to get this in your eyes or on your skin, so handle it with care!Garlic Fruit Tree SprayGarlic is known for its strong scent, which can deter many types of pests, from aphids to caterpillars and even some types of fungi. Ingredients:1 pound of garlic1 gallon of water (rainwater is best)Instructions:Peel and Mince: Start by peeling the garlic cloves. Then, mince or finely chop them to release the essential oils. The finer, the better.Simmer: Combine the minced garlic with water in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer (not a full boil) and let it cook for about 20 minutes. This process infuses the water with garlic's active compounds.Cool and Strain: After simmering, take the pot off the heat and let it cool. Once it's cool, strain the mixture to remove the garlic pieces. A cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer works great for this. You want the liquid as clear as possible to prevent any sprayer clogs.Dilute (Optional): Depending on what you're dealing with, you might want to dilute the mixture. A common approach is to dilute the concentrated garlic water with more water. This step is adjustable based on your needs and the sensitivity of your plants.Bottle Up: Pour the strained, cooled liquid into a spray bottle or a larger sprayer for application. It’s ready to use!Apply: Spray it on the leaves of your fruit trees, covering both the tops and undersides where pests like to hide. Early morning or late afternoon is the best time to apply, avoiding the hot midday sun to reduce the risk of burning the leaves.Tips:Storage: You can store the garlic spray in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze it in an ice cube tray and thaw cubes as needed.Test: Always test the spray on a small area of the plant first to ensure it doesn't react badly.Reapply: After rain or watering, you might need to reapply, as it can wash off.

What fruit trees are illegal to propagate? Learn about fruit tree propagation law with with Jeremy Kent Tamsen of Washington State University. WSU's Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee Washington developed and introduced many new specialty crops over the years, including the popular Cosmic Crisp® apple. During the show, we talk about the WA64 naming contest. Here is the naming contest website link. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website OrchardPeople.com. This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. To tune in LIVE (and submit your questions to our expert guests!) you can:Tune into RealityRadio101.com during the time of the live showOR watch the livestream on the Orchard People YouTube ChannelDo 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/. (00:00) - Introduction (00:59) - Introducing Jeremy Kent Tampsen: The Expert on Fruit Tree Patents (02:52) - The Intricacies of Fruit Tree Patents and Their Impact (08:22) - Understanding the Process and Cost of Obtaining Plant Patents (12:26) - The Honeycrisp Story: Lessons in Patents and Trademarks (19:41) - Lessons WSU Learned from Honeycrisp on Trademarks (23:11) - List of Patented Fruit Trees (24:25) - How Long it Takes to Get a Fruit Tree Patent (27:07) - Jeremy's Work in Plant Patents (30:23) - Orchard People Sponsors (33:37) - Part 2 of the Episode (34:50) - Is it Legal to Plant Seeds from Patented Apples (39:56) - The Lost Apple Project: Rediscovering Heirloom Varieties (42:56) - Should the Public Have Free Access to Patented Fruit Trees? (46:31) - WA 64: WSU is Introducing a New Patented Apple Tree and Naming Contest (49:28) - What Happens to Test Trees that Aren't Good Enough to Market? (55:44) - Learning More About WSU's Breeding Programs (59:25) - Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes

Learn about the best wood mulches for fruit trees with Linda Chalker-Scott, Professor of Horticulture at Washington State University in this episode of the Orchard People radio show and podcast. Linda is the award-winning author of six books including How Plants Work: The Science Behind the Amazing Things Plants Do (Science for Gardeners). She also is one of the Garden Professors – a group of academic colleagues who educate through their blog and Facebook pages. Also check out her WSU page about horticultural myths!  Read the article linked to this podcast for lots more great information about The Best Wood Chip Mulches for Fruit Trees. Here are some links to peer reviewed studies on the topic of mulch:Black walnut trees and alleged alleopathic effectsMycorrhizae and how they workUsing arborist wood chips as a landscape mulchImpact of mulches on plantsMaddening Mulch!During the show, we also chatted with Bryan Kappa of ChipDrop.com. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  This show goes out LIVE on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time. After that you can download the podcast. To tune in LIVE (and submit your questions to our expert guests!) you can:Tune into RealityRadio101.com during the time of the live showOR watch the live stream on the Orchard People YouTube Channel.  Do you want to 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!(00:00) - Introduction to the Benefits of Wood Mulch for Fruit Trees (00:37) - The Potential Risks of Using Diseased Wood Mulch (01:01) - About Linda Chalker Scott (02:07) - Understanding Different Types of Wood Mulch (02:53) - Mulch from Garden Stores (04:51) - Listener Questions: Is Sawdust a Good Mulch? (05:44) - Is Colored Mulch Bad? (06:20) - Is Mulch Chemically Treated with Pesticides? (07:21) - Deep Dive into Arborist Wood Chips (10:45) - Leaf Mulch vs Wood Mulch (12:29) - Straw, Pine Shavings and Chicken Manure as Mulch (13:53) - Do You Need to Add Fertilizer to Mulch? (15:12) - Disease Transmission Through Mulch (22:06) - Should You Mulch Other Types of Trees and Plants with Wood Mulch? (23:13) - Willow and Aspen Mulch and Fruit Trees (25:15) - Live Q&A: Anthrancnose and Wood Chips (26:15) - Fallen Leaves around Trees and Containers (28:02) - Should You Use Wood Chips from Ailanthus and Invasive Trees ? (29:36) - Commercial Break and Upcoming Guest Teaser (33:33) - Deep Dive into Arborist Wood Chips for Mulching (34:12) - Listener Questions: From B ooks to Mulching Practices (36:20) - Should You Layer Leaf Compost with Wood Chips? (37:42) - Vertical Mulching and Loamy Soil (38:54) - Protecting Your Fruit Tree from Insect Pests (41:55) - Extra Irrigation and Wood Mulch (43:13) - Introducing ChipDrop: A Solution for Wood Chip Needs (51:20) - Linda's Hints for Using ChipDrop (53:09) - Making Wood Mulch from Fire Wood (54:25) - Hugelkultur and Burying Logs and Sticks (55:46) - Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Resources

Learn when, why and how to grow fruit trees in fabric pots. Our show guest on the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Kevin Espiritu of EpicGardening.com. Kevin is the author of the book Grow Bag Gardening: The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables, Herbs, Fruit and Flowers in Lightweight, Eco-Friendly, Fabric Pots. The images used in the video version of this episode were supplied Giving Grove (www.givinggrove.org) and by Smartpots, the original US company that invented the idea of fabric container and the leading brand of Grow Bags. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  Tune into show LIVE by going to RealityRadio101.com on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time or download the podcast. 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!(00:00) - How Giving Grove uses Fabric Pots in their Community Orchards (00:42) - The Benefits and Challenges of Bare Root Trees (02:09) - Exploring the Use of Fabric Pots with Kevin Espiritu (02:45) - How to Submit Questions and Comments (03:18) - Why Fabric Pots are Useful in Small Spaces (03:52) - Why Fabric Pots Boost Root Health (06:05) - Fruit Tree Pruning for Food Forests (07:01) - Fruit Tree Pruning in Permaculture Food Forests (07:28) - Kevin's Approach to Fruit Tree Pruning in his Food Forest (09:07) - Susan's Approach to Fruit Tree Pruning to Improve Fruit Quality (10:03) - Pruning and How it also Helps Thin the Fruit on the Tree (11:51) - Using Fabric Pots in the Low Desert (12:44) - Using Lined Grow Bags and Fabric Pots (13:56) - Using Large Grow Bags and Fabric Pots for Raised Beds (16:02) - Using Grow Bags in Cold Climates (19:30) - Growing Blueberries in Fabric Pots (22:01) - Soil Mixes for Plants Grown in Fabric Pots (22:30) - Where to Learn More about Kevin (23:01) - What are Grow Bags and Fabric Pots Made of (24:10) - Recycling Materials to Make Your Own Grow Bags and Fabric Pots (25:40) - Maintaining and Reusing Grow Bags and Fabric Pots (27:19) - Kevin Espiritu's Publications and Where to Find Them (29:05) - Protecting Apple Trees in Grow Bags from Heat (29:57) - The Benefits of Mulching and Grow Bags (30:18) - The Use of Grow Bags for Trees (31:08) - The Importance of Root Care (31:46) - Mixing Soil for Blueberries (33:16) - The Legacy of Ruth Stout and Her Gardening Method (35:12) - The Benefits of Perennial Vegetables in Orchards and Food Forests (35:42) - The Use of Citrus in Planters (38:40) - Commericals (41:57) - Introduction to Part 2 (43:10) - Introducing Matt Bunch from Giving Grove (44:21) - Using Smart Pots Fabric Pots in the Giving Grove Nursery (45:38) - Irrigation and Fabric Pots (46:49) - Do Grow Bags and Fabric Pots Damage Tree Roots? (48:29) - Sanitizing Fabric Pots after Use (49:55) - Tips and Tricks for Indoor Gardening (53:20) - Orchard People Contests (54:28) - The Ideal Applications for Grow Bags (55:33) - Kevin's Favorite Uses for Grow Bags and Fabric Pots (56:47) - Using Grow Bags for Potatoes

Learn about grafting compatibility and what kinds of trees can be grafted together by understanding the science of graft unions! Our guest is Dr Kevin Folta, Professor of horticultural sciences at the University of Florida.Tune into Kevin's Podcast Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-biotech-with-dr-kevin-folta/id1006329802Additional Episodes on Grafting Here:Fruit Tree Grafting for Beginners: https://share.transistor.fm/s/953789b9Fruit Tree Grafting and Legal Considerations: https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c1144cfRead our online grafting guide here:https://orchardpeople.com/grafting-fruit-trees/The host of the Orchard People 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 or download the podcast. Learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully. Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's premium online courses at https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. (00:00) - Introduction (01:44) - Episode #100 information (03:33) - What is fruit tree grafting (04:37) - Does grafting happen in nature? (08:00) - Why are some fruit tree cultivars easy to graft with than others? (11:17) - Plant Morphology and Fruit Tree Grafting (14:56) - Cellular Physiology and Grafting (19:20) - Kevin's Podcast (20:47) - Can you graft flowering plants and non-woody plants? (21:58) - Do you need to pay royalties when using scion cuttings? (25:21) - Can you graft zone 5 apples onto a zone 4 rootstock? (27:23) - Sponsors (31:39) - Part 2 (32:46) - Plant hormones and fruit tree grafting (37:31) - Grafting and Taxonomy (39:08) - Molecular biology and fruit tree grafting (42:46) - Cherry trees and fruit tree grafting compatibility (44:09) - Grafting vs Budding and stone fruit trees (45:54) - Grafting chestnut trees onto oak trees? (47:06) - Grafting Pear onto Quince (49:56) - Grafting European Pears onto Various Rootstocks (52:03) - Citation rootstock in California vs Florida (54:59) - Why Kevin Loves Grafting (57:15) - Access more grafting and fruit tree resources

Learn about old apple cultivars with apple historian Daniel Bussey, author of The Illustrated History of Apples in the United States and Canada.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!(00:00) - Exploring old apple varieties at an apple tasting event (00:34) - Podcast name change in January (01:53) - Why Dan started writing about old apple varieties (03:23) - Why old apple varieties have funny names (05:25) - Smokehouse Apple and fire blight resistance (06:31) - Ginger Gold Pedigree (07:52) - Slack ma Girdle apple! (08:36) - Best old apple varieties for fresh eating (12:07) - Why russet apples fell out of favor (14:09) - How do you identify apple varieties on an old tree visually and with DNA testing (17:25) - Black Oxford and Roxbury Russet apple questions (19:14) - Westfield seek no further apple history (20:58) - How names of old apple varieties have changed over the years. (22:44) - Ben Davis apple history and why it has multiple names (24:46) - McAfee apple history (26:08) - Sheep nose apple variety (26:54) - Tolman Sweet apple trees (28:07) - Old apple varieties that are easier to grow (29:58) - A Word from our Sponsors (34:37) - More on Old Apple Varieties (35:53) - History of the USDA apple illustrations (37:10) - Pitmastin Pineapple and Fire blight resistance (38:12) - Ashmeet's Kernel - and identifying Russet apples (39:47) - Franklin apple (40:34) - Are many old apple varieties lost forever? (41:30) - Limbertwig apples (43:54) - Allergies to some apples and not to others (46:44) - Where to buy old apple varieties (47:41) - Programs to preserve old apple varieties and apple tree grafting (51:46) - Which old apple varieties make the best pies (54:00) - Did you enjoy this show as a livestream on YouTube? (54:42) - How to order Dan's books and how to reach out to him (56:41) - How to access more fruit tree podcasts like this one

Join Greg Peterson from UrbanFarm.org as he shares five key fruit tree lessons that he has learned from starting a new orchard in North Carolina, applying lessons from 30 years of experience growing fruit trees on his urban farm in Phoenix, Arizona. Listen live to enter our contest to win this month's prize, UrbanFarm.org's Growing Food The Basics Course - $197 value. 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/. (00:00) - Show Introduction (01:44) - Fruit Tree Lessons for New Growers Introduction (02:17) - Why Greg is moving to a new site to grow his fruit trees (09:17) - Greg's First Lesson: Wait a year before planting your first fruit trees (12:40) - Greg's second lesson: Understand IPM (22:49) - Greg's third lesson: Your first garden is your worst garden (25:28) - Advice from experienced growers from the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) group (26:02) - Labels and map your fruit trees (27:57) - Buy later ripening varieties (or early if you live in a warm climate) (29:35) - Elevate the planting zone (32:57) - Join the North American Fruit Explorers (33:58) - Messages from show sponsors (38:29) - Introduction to part 2 (39:38) - Planting is trios (44:28) - Greg's fourth lesson: Pay attention and observe (45:47) - How Greg plants new trees (49:16) - Greg's lesson #5: Planting 150 trees is different than planting 5 (51:24) - Dig holes for trees well in advance (51:52) - Learn how to graft fruit trees (52:30) - The importance of thinning the fruit on your tree (52:58) - The importance of correct fruit tree pruning (57:22) - Appreciation for Apple Podcast ratings and reviews (58:52) - How to learn more about Greg (59:32) - How to learn more about Susan and her fruit tree education website

Learn how to cultivate thriving fruit trees and gardens even if you don't have the best soil by using the Hugelkultur technique. Tune in to this Tuesday's live radio show and podcast with guest Paul Wheaton from Permies.com.This month's contest prize is Garden Master Course by Helen Atthowe, an expert in "Beyond-organic" gardening. Valued at $85Podcast Prize Amazon Link: https://gardenmastercourse.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/. 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!

In this radio show and podcast, fruit tree educator Susan Poizner usually interviews experts in fruit tree care. But in this episode, Harold Thornbro of The Modern Homesteading Podcast interviews her! Topics covered include easy-to-grow fruit trees, how to prune fruit trees and improving harvest quality.Learn more about Harold and check out The Modern Homesteading Podcast here: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/category/podcast/Sign up for Susan's courses on fruit tree pruning, pest and disease management, young tree care here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/For more videos, eBooks and podcasts about fruit tree care, visit https://orchardpeople.com/. Orchard People has made fruit tree care easier for thousands of home growers, gardeners and arborists in North America and beyond since 2013. 

What do you do with your bumper crop of apples? In this episode, learn how to can apples easily while keeping your loved ones safe from risks like botulism and mold! Our guest is homesteading and canning expert Melissa K. Norris of the Pioneering Today Podcast and Academy. Listeners who tune into the show live will be able to enter this month's contest to win Everything Worth Preserving: The Complete Guide for Food Preservation at Home by Melissa K. Norris valued at $29.00. 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 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!

In this episode, Susan Poizner talks to Tom Spellman of Dave Wilson Nursery in Hickman California about the book "How to Prune Fruit Trees and Roses". Tom is one of a team of experts who have updated and revised the classic fruit tree pruning book by R Sandford Martin.Listeners who tune into the show live will be able to enter this month's contest to win How to Prune Fruit Trees and Roses - The Revised Edition by R Sandford Martin and Ken Anderson. 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 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!

Once you had to choose: Either grow American persimmons that are hardy, but not great for fresh eating -  or grow the sweet and tasty Asian persimmons that thrived in warmer climates. Well, now you can enjoy the best of both by sourcing a hybrid persimmon. So in this episode I will chat with Darren Bender-Beauregard of Brambleberrypermaculture.com about growing hybrid persimmons in this episode.

Learn how to turn fermented plant juice, eggshells and other locally sourced materials into effective fruit tree fertilizers with Nigel Palmer, author of The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments: Using locally sourced materials to make mineral and biological extracts and ferments. Learn more in this article on homemade fruit tree fertilizer sprays. Learn more about Nigel, his online course offerings and his work here. 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 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!

Javier Rivera of Stone River Nursery in Central Florida talks about the potential of grafting when creating multi-cultivar trees, fruit salad trees, and even trees that grow in places that you wouldn't expect them to - like apple trees in Florida!  The prize for today's show is ColourPoint Bypass Pro Pruners by Dramm valued at $28.62. The prize winner will be able to pick the vibrant colour of their choice!  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/. 

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/. These 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!