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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.This journey will show you how fruit trees are ingrained into the culture and history: The historic town of LudlowFormal collections and sustainable gardening practices at the RHS Garden WisleyFruit tree training and design featuring various forms of espalier, at the Newt in SomersetRegenerative growing and rare heritage varieties at Chiltern Heritage OrchardCooperative farming and growing at the Highbridge Community FarmAlso, consider joining Susan's Book Development Team if you are passionate about fruit trees.Gain access to audio diaries, ask questions, and an early copy when it's ready!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://orchardpeople.com/booksHOW 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.IS READING YOUR THING?🌐 Transcript: Read the full conversation at your own pace.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Fruit Tree Garden Tour: Exploring Sustainable Gardening, Espalier, Regenerative Orchard & Community Farming" 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 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 to the UK's Fruit Tree Heritage (01:27) - Exploring Wisley RHS Garden (04:46) - Holistic Fruit Tree Growing at Wisley (07:48) - Chiltern Heritage Orchards: A Regenerative Approach (13:31) - The Artistic Fruit Trees of The Newt in Somerset (24:06) - Community and Connection at Highbridge Community Farm (33:52) - Conclusion and Invitation to Join the Book Development Team

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 Nursery, in this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.The Frank P Matthews Nursery is a family-run and Plant Healthy certified business that has been growing fruit trees and serving customers since 1901 (more than 120 years!) in Worcestershire, UK.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://orchardpeople.com/booksHOW 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.IS READING YOUR THING?🌐 Transcript: Read the full conversation at your own pace.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Where to Buy Fruit Trees? Choose a Specialist Fruit Tree Nursery Near You" 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 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 Overview (00:34) - Interview with Steph Dunn James (01:45) - Tour of the Nursery (02:49) - Mother Trees and Propagation (04:37) - New Varieties and Breeding (07:57) - Exploring Crabapples (13:17) - Historic Collections and Creativity (15:55) - Espalier Trees and Maintenance (20:15) - Ensuring Customer Success (23:23) - Conclusion and Future Episodes

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, encourage the good guys, and build a living soil that feeds your trees naturally with Matt Powers.Matt is a bestselling author, an educator, a citizen scientist, and the creator of the website regenerativesoilscience.com.He’s also a family man who teaches people around the world how to live more regeneratively.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 PODCAST📺 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.📻 Radio: Tune in to RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET!IS READING YOUR THING?🌐 Transcript: Read the full conversation at your own pace.🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Harnessing the Power of Soil Microscopy for Fruit Trees" 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:Healthy soil (Bury your briefs test)Homemade foliar sprayRegenerative sprayBiocharWood chipsBeneficial nematodesThese 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) - #120 Soil Microscopy for Healthy Fruit Trees with Matt Powers (01:19) - Exploring Soil Microscopy (01:37) - Interview with Matt Powers (03:04) - Understanding Soil Testing and Microscopy (05:05) - The Role of Microbes in Soil Health (11:08) - Practical Soil Testing Techniques (20:23) - Water Quality and Soil Testing (29:45) - Balancing Fungi and Bacteria in Soil (30:37) - Introduction to microBIOMETER and Its Benefits (31:38) - Understanding Fungal and Bacterial Ratios (32:28) - Exploring Nematodes and Their Role (35:16) - Amoeba and Their Interactions (39:24) - The Importance of Mycorrhizal Fungi (43:26) - Endophytes: Microbes Inside Plants (51:07) - Microscope Technology and Its Applications (53:54) - Conclusion and Resources

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 owner of Red Wheelbarrow Landscape, the founder of Central Texas Seed Savers, an organization preventing extinction of valuable Texas plants.Colleen is also a proud graduate of Susan's online courses at orchardpeople.com!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 PODCAST📺 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.📻 Radio: Tune in to RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! 🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Fruit Tree Garden Design: Cultivating Your Backyard Orchard" 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:Best Apple Trees for Warm Climates with Larry StephensonHow to Choose the Right Fruit Tree with Josh DavisHybrid Persimmons with Darren Bender-BeauregardFig Propagation with Sam HubertIrrigation Systems for Fruit TreesGrowing Fruit Trees in the Desert with Greg Peterson, and Native Edibles with Russ CohenKnow Your Fruit Tree's Name with Jason Adkins, and Brown Turkey Fig Trees in Philly with Erica Smith FichmanThese 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 Community Orchard Beginnings (01:03) - Guest Introduction: Colleen Dieter (01:27) - Designing Fruit Tree Gardens (02:32) - Client Consultation and Common Issues (07:42) - Fruit Varieties for Austin's Climate (18:46) - Soil Considerations and Solutions (28:13) - Community Orchards: Challenges and Solutions (33:25) - Urban Orchards and Pruning Techniques (34:30) - Common Mistakes in Fruit Tree Planting (35:37) - Choosing the Right Trees for Urban Orchards (37:19) - The Benefits of Planting Younger Trees (43:16) - Designing and Planting an Orchard (47:34) - Central Texas Seed Savers and Fruit Tree Preservation (52:56) - The Importance of Gardening and Civilization (56:00) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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