Orchard Outlook

E1 S4. From Windstorms to Windbreaks: Guest Jenny Liu

On this episode of the Orchard Outlook podcast we’re taking shelter from the wind. I’ve witnessed some impressive windstorms since I moved to Nova Scotia. Whether it’s a

E6 S3. Chilling Out in Storage: Guest Dr. Robert Prange

Description: For today’s Orchard Outlook episode you’re going to want to store this information. Literally, use it in the storage room. From the moment of picking fruit t

E5 S3. Cover Cropping Curiosities: Guest Tianna DuPont

On today’s episode of the Orchard Outlook podcast you might wonder why we’re talking about millet, mustard, and canola on an orchard podcast. It’s not for a salad folks.

E4 S3. Part 2 Springing into Scab Season: Guest Dr. Srdjan Acimovic

Description This episode is Part 2 of 2 on the apple scab disease. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 you should give it a go first. On Part 2 now, our guest will answer

E3 S3. Part 1 Springing into Scab Season: Guest Dr. Srdjan Acimovic

On today’s episode of the Orchard Outlook podcast we are finally putting the spotlight on the most economically significant apple fungal disease! You guessed it, apple sc

E2 S3. The Coolest Chat about Early Dormant Pruning: Guest Dr. Richard Marini

On today’s episode of the Orchard Outlook podcast, we’re chillin’. Temperatures are dropping… and it might not be the most wonderful time of the year if you’re a recently

E1 S3. Creepy weeds: Guest Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie

Welcome to the start of season 3 of the Orchard Outlook podcast! On today’s episode, we’re germinating a wealth of information about troublesome weeds. Perennial weeds in

E10 S2. Ghosts and Skeletons of Powdery Mildew

Today’s episode of the Orchard Outlook podcast is all about the annoying and persistent disease powdery mildew, folks. It’s there flagging shoots and curling leaves leadi

E9 S2. Loving Local Food

In today’s episode, we find out juicy information about local food. We check in with our guest Patrick Kelly about the buy local program, how local food is defined, in-st

E8 S2. Don’t play with fire blight (ENCORE)

As I was driving to a farm this month, I listened to our very first episode from 2019 about fire blight. Not only is it our most popular episode but it’s also timely. So

E7 S2. Welcoming Weather Stations

In this episode, I forecast that you’ll learn a lot about weather stations. Their components. How to site them for reliable results. Installing and maintaining them. I se

E6 S2. Part 2 Still Speaking of Sprayers

This episode is Part 2 of 2 on effective and efficient spraying. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 you should give it a go first. In Part 2 now, the stories about sprayin

E5 S2. Part 1 Speaking of Sprayers

In episode Part 1 of 2, our guest Dr. Jason Deveau blasts through common questions about spraying. Don’t let your thoughts drift through the air as we cover goodies like

E4 S2. Don’t sneeze at blossom thinning

There is a real science to disrupting fertilization to keep early flowers and remove late flowers. Yes, the timing is uncomfortable, and the results can be inconsistent,

E3 S2. Bitter and Sweet Sides of Cider

Today’s guest is going to filter through the horticultural information to give us a taste of growing fruit for hard cider. In this episode we’ll focus on the production c

E2 S2. Confronting Climate

Bernard came recommended for his research on climate resilience in food systems. He has heard from our local growers in Eastern Canada and is interested in grower-led sol

E1 S2. Rooting for Water Management

Dr. Denise Neilsen understands root architecture and she uses that knowledge to help explain the precision management of water and nutrients. She explains the effect of d

Stop the Hop

Dr. Agnello joins us at a time when orchards full of tender young leaves are susceptible to damage by potato leafhopper. He brings an entomology lens to the issue and isn

Dealing with Diseases

Dr. Peter explores the fuzzy fungi that cause powdery mildew and a slew of summer rots including black rot and bitter rot. Then shifting our focus from fungal diseases to

Microscopic Meddlers Part 2

Tom shares insights from his research program that is focused on replant management for perennial fruit crops and the ecology and management of plant-parasitic nematodes.