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 Homesteading Podcast (https://redemptionpermaculture.com/category/podcast/) interviews Susan Poizner of OrchardPeople.com.
Susan is the author of the new book Fruit Tree Pruning: The Science and Art of Cultivating Healthy Fruit Trees (affiliate link).
Plus, don’t miss our Spotlight on Fruit Trees segment, where we explore Nadia Cherries with Rye Owen of Raintree Nursery in Morton, Washington!
You can also check out the previous episode when Harold interviewed Susan (Episode 96 on September 26, 2023):
-Listen to podcast
-Read transcript
-Watch on YouTube
Additional relevant resources:
-Read more articles about pruning to maintain tree health, control size, or boost productivity here.
-Podcast episode featuring John Kempf and the use of "household" ingredients may also be of interest here.
-Podcast episode featuring Linda Chalker-Scott discussing the best woodchips for mulch, and how to source here.
The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com.
Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world.
We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading.
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- (00:00) - Introduction and Goals of Fruit Tree Growing
- (00:22) - The Importance of Pruning
- (02:08) - Pruning vs. Fertilizing and Spraying
- (05:10) - Winter vs. Summer Pruning
- (10:01) - Questions from the Audience: Identify the "Why" for pruning established fruit tress and stick with the strategy
- (14:49) - Natural Fertilizers and Soil Health
- (17:42) - Pruning Techniques for Different Climates
- (23:34) - Spotlight on Fruit Trees
- (25:48) - Clarifying Raised Beds for Root Rot
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