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/books

She is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com

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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/

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• (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

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.

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Orchard 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.

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The 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.

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BOOKS

Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.
Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books

COURSES

Susan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com

ARTICLES
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 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

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/books

She is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com

HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCAST

The 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.

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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 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 Radio Show.

Plus, don’t miss this month's Spotlight on Fruit Trees segment, where we explore the Ó:iase® Apple Tree with Veronique Alexandre of Hardy Fruit Tree Nursery in Quebec!

The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Storytime
• (01:22) - Meet Andy Apples Lewis
• (02:01) - Exploring The Newt's Gardens
• (03:20) - Espalier Techniques and Benefits
• (06:02) - Challenges and Solutions in Espalier
• (09:37) - Harvesting and Sharing the Bounty
• (15:18) - Spotlight on Fruit Trees: Oasis Apple
• (19:01) - Starting Your Own Espalier
• (24:14) - Setting the Angle and Choosing the Bud
• (25:02) - First Cut and Spring Growth
• (26:05) - June Pruning Techniques
• (28:25) - August Pruning and Spur Creation
• (31:26) - Winter Pruning and Leader Management
• (33:57) - Identifying Fruiting Buds
• (34:53) - The Lorette System Explained
• (36:32) - Advantages of Espalier Pruning
• (39:35) - Workshops and Learning Opportunities
• (44:12) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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 episode of the Orchard People radio show.

Learn about Bill's online course here:

https://midwestpermaculture.com/the-heart-of-permaculture/

The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.

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Join 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.

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• (00:00) - Journey to Texas: A Surprising Landscape
• (00:52) - Introducing Bill Wilson: Permaculture Expert
• (01:00) - Permaculture Principles: Water Management
• (03:20) - Online Permaculture Courses: A New Era
• (06:35) - Rain Gardens vs. Berms and Swales
• (08:35) - Small Space Solutions: Urban Permaculture
• (16:04) - Aquaponics: Integrating Fish and Plants
• (22:11) - Permaculture Tools: No-Till Farming
• (24:27) - Permaculture Defined: Sustainable Living
• (25:42) - Commercials
• (28:49) - Orchard People Radio Show Part 2 Introduction
• (29:01) - Interview with Bill Wilson: Passive Watering Systems
• (29:47) - Gray Water Systems and Passive Irrigation
• (32:23) - Permaculture Principles and Practices
• (35:49) - Using Cover Crops and Plants to Make Soil More Absorbant
• (40:20) - Soil Drenches and Compost Techniques
• (45:50) - Final Thoughts and Reflections

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, Michigan State University (MSU).

Ron Perry is the co-author of Espalier Fruit Plantings for Northern Gardens: Creating Fruit Trees as Art (Affiliate Link) and he was featured in Episode 80 of this podcast where he spoke about Espalier Fruit Tree Pruning.

The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.

Read this article on the best pruning tools:
https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-tree-pruning-tools/

More podcasts on Pruning

Espalier Pruning with Ron Perry:
https://share.transistor.fm/s/38169834

Pruning and More with Susan Poizner
https://share.transistor.fm/s/14567cd5

Pruning Fruit Trees with Tom Spellman
https://share.transistor.fm/s/14567cd5

Recommended Fiskars' Pole pruners (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4eNl6uX

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Join 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.

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1. Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on Tuesday
2. Live Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube page at 1:00 PM on Tuesday
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4. Video 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/.

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• (00:00) - Introduction to Pruning Tools
• (00:58) - Meet the Expert: Ron Perry
• (01:51) - Types of Pruning Tools
• (03:52) - Pruning Techniques and Tips
• (07:07) - Sterilizing Your Pruning Tools
• (09:24) - Choosing the Right Pruning Tools
• (10:45) - Pruning Necessities and Exceptions
• (14:08) - Best Time to Prune Fruit Trees
• (19:47) - Training and Managing Branches
• (30:55) - Listener Question and Sponsor Break
• (31:14) - Pruning Tools and Techniques
• (32:39) - The Importance of Proper Pruning Cuts
• (33:31) - Sponsor Messages and Show Introduction
• (37:53) - Discussion on Pruning Tools
• (47:14) - Using and Maintaining Pruning Tools
• (56:55) - Final Thoughts and Show Wrap-Up