Orchard People

Classic Episode: Vertical Mulching with Dr. Glynn Percival

We often think about watering, pruning, and fertilizing when a fruit tree struggles.  In this Classic Episode, Dr. Glynn Percival explores another possibility: compacted

Classic Episode: Grow Fruit Trees Fast with John Cline

In this classic Orchard People podcast episode, explore why some fruit trees grow vigorously while others struggle for years before producing fruit, with fruit tree physi

Watering and feeding fruit trees with Casey Clapp

Learn how watering and feeding fruit trees work together with arborist, author, and educator Casey Clapp on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show. Casey is the c

How to Read a Soil Test for Fruit Trees (and What to Try Next) with Ariel Agenbroad

What do all those numbers on a soil test actually mean? In this episode of the Orchard People podcast, Susan Poizner speaks with soil educator Ariel Agenbroad about how

Evaluate Your Soil Before Planting Fruit Trees with Ariel Agenbroad

Learn how to evaluate your soil before planting fruit trees with Ariel Agenbroad, Area extension educator in community food systems and small farms at the University of I

How to Grow Fruit Trees Organically: Start Here (Orchard People Podcast Trailer)

How do you grow healthy, productive fruit trees — without guesswork? In this trailer, Susan Poizner introduces the Orchard People Podcast and explains how the show helps

Best Fruit Trees To Grow with James Kaechele

Learn how to choose the right fruit trees for real communities in real climates with James Kaechele, an ISA Certified Master Arborist and Program Arborist at the Fruit Tr

Fruit Tree Garden Tour UK: Exploring Sustainable Gardening, Espalier, Regenerative Orchard & Community Farming

Join Susan on a "live tour" and explore how fruit tree heritage and culture continue to thrive in the United Kingdom, in this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show. T

UK Apple Cultivars and Red Fleshed Apples at Frank P Matthews Nursery with Steph Dunn James

Join Susan on a "live tour" in search for fruit tree wisdom and inspiration, and learn how new apple cultivars are developed, with Steph Dunn James of Frank P Matthews Nu

Soil Microscopy for Healthy Fruit Trees with Matt Powers

How do you know if your soil is truly thriving? Soil microscopy can give you the answer by actually seeing who's living in your soil. Learn how to identify who's there, e

Fruit Tree Garden Design with Colleen Dieter

Learn how to design a fruit tree garden that fits your local climate and landscape with Colleen Dieter. Colleen is an ISA Certified Arborist, a landscape consultant and

Growing Fruit Trees Naturally with Lindsay Engers

Learn how to grow fruit trees naturally by leveraging historical knowledge and organic, regenerative, and ecological practices with Lindsay Engers. Lindsay is a horticult

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

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 Pe

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

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 directo

Pruning to Improve Fruit Quality with Harold Thornbro

Learn how to make your fruit trees produce better quality fruit with specialist fruit tree pruning! In this special episode, Harold Thornbro, Host of The Modern Homestea

Espalier Fruit Tree Pruning with Andy Lewis

Learn espalier fruit tree pruning and the Lorette pruning system with Andy (Apples) Lewis, Lead Grower at The Newt in Somerset, UK, on this episode of the Orchard People

How to Keep Water in the Soil with Bill Wilson

How can you create a self-watering permaculture garden or orchard? The secret is in the soil! We explore that topic with Bill Wilson of MidwestPermaculture.com in this ep

Best Fruit Tree Pruning Tools with Ron Perry

Best Fruit Tree Pruning Tools with Ron Perry.  Learn about the best fruit tree pruning tools with Ron Perry, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus, Department of Horticulture, Michig