Learn how to grow fruit trees naturally by leveraging historical knowledge and organic, regenerative, and ecological practices with Lindsay Engers. Lindsay is a horticulturist, lecturer, and founder/owner of Chiltern Heritage Orchards (CHO) in the UK.Lindsay operates his orchard with 3 simple principles:Historical knowledge of reliable cultivars and growing requirements.Organic and regenerative growing techniques which produce highly flavoured, nutritious and pesticide-free crops.Use diverse ecological environmental practices to support the crop through beneficial insects, birds and bats. Lindsay believes this is a very exciting time for agriculture "if you can persuade yourself to forget some of the things you learned in the past, and you open up a little bit to the idea of being a biological grower." 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/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe 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 "Growing Fruit Trees Naturally" 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/MORE PODCASTS TO EXPLORE WITH RELATED TOPICS:Relationship with treesKnow Your Fruit Tree's Name with Jason Adkins, and Brown Turkey Fig Trees in Philly with Erica Smith FichmanCustom Fruit Tree Spray Recipes with John KempfWhy Pests Can't Attack Healthy Plants with Thomas M. DykstraHow Good Bugs Can Protect Your Fruit Trees From Pests with Jessica Walliser and Brian SpencerGrowing Perennial Vegetables with Ben CaeserCover Crops with Christina CurrellBee Garden Design and Fruit Trees with Lorraine JohnsonEdible Landscaping & The Use of Animals with Gary and Joel SalatinThese 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 Overview
(00:02) - Defining Natural Fruit Tree Care
(00:59) - Interview with Lindsay Engers: Natural Fruit Tree Care
(02:40) - Understanding Regenerative Growing
(03:11) - Organic vs. Regenerative Agriculture
(04:05) - Historical Techniques and Varieties
(04:53) - Challenges and Market Realities
(06:43) - Nutrient Management and Soil Health
(08:09) - The Role of Microbiome in Plant Health
(14:57) - Practical Soil Preparation Techniques
(21:04) - Managing Grass and Mulching
(23:10) - The Benefits of Rock Dust
(30:18) - The Plant Health Pyramid and Pest Management
(31:38) - The Benefits of Not Spraying
(32:15) - Healthy Plants and Pest Resistance
(32:48) - The Importance of Covering Soil
(35:38) - The Role of Cover Crops
(39:14) - Foliar Sprays for Tree Health
(45:03) - Grazing Animals in Orchards
(48:47) - Deer Protection Strategies
(54:46) - Transitioning to Natural Growing Methods
(56:37) - Exciting Times for Agriculture
(58:56) - Final Thoughts and Resources
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Companion Planting Fruit Trees with Ryan Blosser
Learn how to choose the best companion plants for your fruit trees, build simple and effective guilds, and avoid common mistakes.Permaculture educator, co-founder of the Shenandoah Permaculture Institute, and co-author of Mulberries in the Rain: Growing Permaculture Plants for Food and Friendship, Ryan Blosser shares plant combinations that work — and the stories behind them — from dynamic accumulators to barrier plants, beneficial insect attractors, and more.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/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe 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 "Companion Planting Fruit Trees: A Beginner Permaculture Guide" 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/MORE PODCASTS TO EXPLORE WITH RELATED TOPICS:Willow mulchWillow Mulch for Fruit Trees with Dr. Glynn PercivalRelationship with trees and companion plantingKnow Your Fruit Tree's Name with Jason Adkins, and Brown Turkey Fig Trees in Philly with Erica Smith FichmanBeneficial insect attractorHow Good Bugs Can Protect Your Fruit Trees From Pests with Jessica Walliser and Brian SpencerAutumn OlivesAutumn Olives - If You Can't Beat Them, Eat Them! with Dustin KellyPerennial VegetablesGrowing Perennial Vegetables with Ben CaeserCover CropsCover Crops with Christina CurrellNitrogen FixerDo Nitrogen Fixing Plants Improve Soil Fertility with Stefan SobkowiakPollinator GardenBee Garden Design and Fruit Trees with Lorraine JohnsonFood ForestTurning Your Backyard Into a Food Forest with Dani BakerFood Forest Design with Lincoln SmithFoodscaping with Matt LebonPersimmonHybrid Persimmons with Darren Bender-BeauregardThese 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 Fruit Tree Care
(00:47) - Exploring Relationships in Fruit Tree Growing
(00:58) - Introducing Guest Expert Ryan Blosser
(04:09) - The Art of Relationships in Permaculture
(05:13) - The Importance of Human Relationships in Permaculture
(07:37) - Understanding Companion Planting and Guilds
(17:20) - Building a Companion Planting Guild, or Groups
(25:01) - Exploring Willow Trees in Permaculture
(30:59) - Beneficial Insect Attractors and Pollinator Gardens
(32:37) - Borage: The Beneficial Attractor
(32:56) - Attracting Beneficial Insects with Color and Scent
(33:07) - Color and Smell: Attracting Pollinators
(34:09) - The Importance of Flower Variety in Gardens
(35:35) - Stories from the Farm: The Rooster and the Goumi
(43:54) - Lessons from Hunting and the Persimmon Story
(50:56) - Companion Planting Insights
(54:54) - Insights on Specific Plants: Strawberries, Sorrel, and Nettles
(56:21) - Stinging Nettles and Other Ground Covers
(58:03) - About Shenandoah Permaculture Institute
(59:16) - Final Thoughts on Permaculture, Relationships, and Advice for Gardeners
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How to Choose the Right Fruit Tree with Josh Davis
Learn how "anyone can grow" by choosing the right fruit tree with Josh Davis, a Master Gardener and Fruit Tree Grower in South Carolina, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.He is known as Uncle Josh Gardens and @theplanttechie on social media.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/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe 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 to Choose the Right Fruit Trees: A Beginner's Guide" 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 and Host's Fruit Tree Preferences
(00:37) - Meet the Guest: Josh Davis, Master Gardener
(01:11) - Secrets to Finding Healthy Fruit Trees Anywhere
(01:30) - Engaging with the Audience
(02:25) - Josh's Fruit Tree Journey
(07:37) - The Importance of Pruning and Tree Shape
(15:30) - Josh's Bargain Hunting Stories
(20:42) - End of Season Sales and Negotiation Tips
(23:03) - Understanding Chill Hours and Pollination
(24:46) - Low-Risk Fruit Trees for Beginners
(27:10) - Pineapple Guava: A Gardener's Delight
(29:54) - Growing Fruit Trees in Pots
(36:38) - Final Tips and Advice for New Growers
(38:06) - Conclusion and Additional Resources
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Growing Medlar Trees with Jane Steward
Learn how to grow and enjoy the fruit of the overlooked and forgotten medlar (Mespilus germanica) with Jane Steward, author of MEDLARS - Growing & Cooking (affiliate link), founder of Eastgate Larder in North Norfolk, UK (which is also part of the prestigious Plant Heritage National Collection), in this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.ABOUTOrchard 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 PODCASTThe 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.NEWSLETTERDo 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/BOOKSSusan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksCOURSESSusan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comARTICLESFor 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 Confession
(00:39) - Meet Jane Steward: Medlar Expert
(02:00) - What Are Medlars?
(03:03) - Growing Medlar Trees
(08:07) - Medlar Tree Pests and Diseases
(12:39) - Pruning Medlar Trees
(21:23) - Medlar Tree Varieties and National Collection
(23:09) - Ensuring the Survival of the Medlar
(23:40) - Choosing and Identifying Cultivars
(27:47) - Growing Conditions and Planting Tips
(34:46) - Medlar in Gourmet Cuisine
(39:37) - The Bletting Process
(42:43) - Exploring the History of Medlar
(45:40) - Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
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Best Apple Trees for Warm Climates with Larry Stephenson
Learn about the best apple trees for warm climates with Larry Stephenson, nurseryman at Southern Cultured Orchards and Nursery in Coldwater Mississippi and NAFEX director, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.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/booksShe is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.comHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCASTThe show airs on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live for now, you can still watch or listen when it drops—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward.Video Premiere: Watch the episode when it airs on the Orchard People YouTube channel at 1:00 PM ET on Tuesday.Audio Premiere: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET on Tuesday.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 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 to Albemarle Ciderworks
(00:36) - Meet Larry Stephenson
(03:37) - Challenges of Growing Apples in the South
(06:56) - Understanding Chill Hours
(15:06) - Cauley Apple: The Southern Favorite
(19:21) - Captain Davis Apple: A Civil War Legacy
(21:09) - Chickasaw Apple: Sweet and Productive
(22:22) - Yellow Hamilton: The Roadside Gem
(25:01) - Shell of Alabama: The Complex Apple
(27:35) - The Story of Cotton Gin Alabama
(31:41) - Dixie Red Delight: A Striking Appearance
(32:27) - Pontotoc: A Sweet Surprise
(35:11) - Aunt Rachel and the Joy of Apple Tasting
(37:52) - Yates and Sebren Apples
(40:46) - The Business of Growing Apples
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.
Show host Susan Poizner, creator of the fruit tree education website OrchardPeople.com, is an award-winning author of three fruit tree care books and an ISA Certified Arborist. This podcast is the winner of the 2021 GardenComm Silver Award of Achievement for Broadcast Media: Radio Program Overall. Learn more and access archived episodes at https://podcast.orchardpeople.com/.
Learn more about Susan's books and courses at https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books.
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