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by Susan Poizner, OrchardPeople.com

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Why do some fruit trees thrive while others struggle? with Derek Barbe and Chrisina Balint

September 29, 2026 · 22 min

Explore what soil biology can reveal about fruit tree health - and how compost, mulch, root-zone conditions, observation, and ongoing care can help fruit trees thrive. Susan visits two community orchards in Peterborough, Ontario, with…
Classic Episode: Vertical Mulching with Dr. Glynn Percival

June 30, 2026 · 28 min

We often think about watering, pruning, and fertilizing when a fruit tree struggles. In this Classic Episode, Dr. Glynn Percival explores another possibility: compacted soil. Learn what vertical mulching is, when it may help, and why…
Classic Episode: Grow Fruit Trees Fast with John Cline

May 26, 2026 · 41 min

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 physiologist John Cline about the science behind fruit tree growth…
Watering and feeding fruit trees with Casey Clapp

April 28, 2026 · 40 min

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

March 31, 2026 · 51 min

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…

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Evaluate Your Soil Before Planting Fruit Trees with Ariel Agenbroad

February 24, 2026 · 25 min

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

January 1, 2026 · 2 min

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…
Best Fruit Trees To Grow with James Kaechele

December 30, 2025 · 60 min

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 Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF). FTPF is a nonprofit organization that…
Fruit Tree Garden Tour UK: Exploring Sustainable Gardening, Espalier, Regenerative Orchard & Community Farming

November 25, 2025 · 36 min

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

October 28, 2025 · 25 min

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…
Soil Microscopy for Healthy Fruit Trees with Matt Powers

September 30, 2025 · 55 min

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…
Fruit Tree Garden Design with Colleen Dieter

August 26, 2025 · 57 min

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…

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About the show

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 Susan Poizner, creator of the fruit tree education website OrchardPeople.com, is an award-winning author of three fruit tree care books and an ISA Certified Arborist. This podcast is the winner of the 2021 GardenComm Silver Award of Achievement for Broadcast Media: Radio Program Overall. Learn more and access archived episodes at https://podcast.orchardpeople.com/. Learn more about Susan's books and courses at https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books.