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Fruit Trees
Permaculture
Organic Gardening
Horticulture
Nutritional Deficiencies
Pruning
Fruit Tree Care
Soil Management
Community Orchards
Espalier Fruit Trees
Plant Nutrition
Fruit Tree Patents
Old Apple Varieties
Medlar
Apple Cultivars
Beneficial Nematodes
Soil Health
Cosmic Crisp Apple
Honeycrisp Apple
Fruit Varieties

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 Sus... more

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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 co-host of Completely Arbortrary and an arborist based in Portland, Oregon.

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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 to read a soil test for fruit trees and how to interpret results like pH, organi... more

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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 Idaho Extension, Boise, Idaho, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Podcas... more

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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 home growers, gardeners, and orchardists understand their trees and grow organic... more

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Recent Guests

Casey Clapp
Arborist, author, educator
Independent arborist and author
Episode: Watering and feeding fruit trees with Casey Clapp
Ariel Agenbroad
Professor and extension educator with University of Idaho Extension
University of Idaho Extension
Episode: How to Read a Soil Test for Fruit Trees (and What to Try Next) with Ariel Agenbroad
James Kaechele
Program Arborist with the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation
Fruit Tree Planting Foundation
Episode: Best Fruit Trees To Grow with James Kaechele
Steph Dunn James
Fourth generation of the Frank P Matthews Nursery
Frank P Matthews Nursery
Episode: UK Apple Cultivars and Red Fleshed Apples at Frank P Matthews Nursery with Steph Dunn James
Matt Powers
Best-selling author, educator, citizen scientist, creator of regenerativesoilscience.com
regenerativesoilscience.com
Episode: Soil Microscopy for Healthy Fruit Trees with Matt Powers
Colleen Dieter
Runs Red Wheelbarrow Landscape Consulting in Austin, Texas, and is an ISA certified arborist.
Red Wheelbarrow Landscape Consulting
Episode: Fruit Tree Garden Design with Colleen Dieter
Lindsay Engers
Owner and grower at Chiltern's Heritage Orchards
Chiltern's Heritage Orchards
Episode: Growing Fruit Trees Naturally with Lindsay Engers
Ryan Blosser
Permaculture expert, co-founder of the Shenandoah Permaculture Institute, co-author of 'Mulberries in the Rain'.
Shenandoah Permaculture Institute
Episode: Companion Planting Fruit Trees with Ryan Blosser
Josh Davis
Master gardener and fruit tree grower
Known as Uncle Josh Gardens on social media
Episode: How to Choose the Right Fruit Tree with Josh Davis

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Susan Poizner
Host of Orchard People

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Lively conversation call in show

    Gardening and growing fruit is a hobby of mine and I love hearing my fellow gardeners and hobby growers chat about new and solid time tested growing techniques. It's a nice hour spent with good regular people collaborating to solve problems and share information. Love the call-in aspect of this show-- it makes it lively and accessible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FL tennissoccer mom
    United States2 years ago
  • I've been listening to a random selection from the *extensive* backlog and keeping up with new releases. This is a show that has consistently high quality information, guests and production quality. By far my go-to listen for gardening info, and now that my planting season is over here in zone 3, it will be my little piece of growing season to keep that fire alive until April when I can start my seedlings again.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    taylordnd
    3 years ago
  • Great show for info about growing fruit trees!

    Great show if you are getting started on growing fruit trees and want to give your trees the best chance of survival and high productivity long term.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drl3711
    United States3 years ago
  • Solid information

    Excellent guests. Good questions asked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gardener and Chef
    United States3 years ago
  • Great gardening show

    One of my absolutely favorite gardening podcasts - one I hope more people would find.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YennieHope
    Finland3 years ago

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Diverse perspectives on orcharding and fruit tree care add depth to every episode.
Great for getting started with fruit tree growing and long-term health of trees.
Lively call-in aspect makes it accessible and engaging.
Excellent guests and thoughtful questions that drive practical takeaways.

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Watering and feeding fruit trees with Casey Clapp
Q: How much water does my fruit tree need?
It depends on tree size, climate, and soil moisture, but generally establish a moisture baseline by ensuring the top six inches of soil stay moist without being muddy, and taper watering as the tree matures and roots deepen.
Evaluate Your Soil Before Planting Fruit Trees with Ariel Agenbroad
Q: How can homeowners evaluate if their soil is good enough for fruit trees?
Homeowners can look for healthy plant growth, soil color, texture, and smell, with earthworms being a good sign of healthy soil.
Evaluate Your Soil Before Planting Fruit Trees with Ariel Agenbroad
Q: What is the importance of soil for fruit trees?
Good soil is essential for the establishment and health of fruit trees, influencing nutrient access and overall tree development.
Fruit Tree Garden Tour UK: Exploring Sustainable Gardening, Espalier, Regenerative Orchard & Community Farming
Q: Why are fruit trees important? What role do they play?
Arthur describes the climate's influence, highlighting that fruit trees offer an alternative to arable crops and contribute significantly to dairy and apple production in the region.
Fruit Tree Garden Tour UK: Exploring Sustainable Gardening, Espalier, Regenerative Orchard & Community Farming
Q: How hard is it to grow fruit trees holistically?
Annie discusses the challenges of not spraying, like insect damage, and the importance of leaving some damage for the ecosystem, focusing on integrated pest management.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orchard People

What is Orchard People about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, expert-driven series focused on growing and caring for fruit trees, with a strong emphasis on soil health, sustainable and organic practices, and community orchard initiatives. Listeners can expect accessible how-tos, from soil evaluation and planting to grafting, pest management, and design of fruit tree systems for urban to rural settings. Unique strengths include a deep roster of practitioners—extension educators, nurseries, permaculture specialists, and heritage cultivators—who share hands-on strategies, real-world anecdotes, and a clear bias toward working with nature to improve flavor and productivity.

The show stands out for its blend of technical how-to guidance and community storytelling, including community orchard p... more

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1. Casey Clapp
2. Ariel Agenbroad
3. James Kaechele
4. Steph Dunn James
5. Matt Powers
6. Colleen Dieter
7. Lindsay Engers
8. Ryan Blosser

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