Orchard People

Nov 25

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 Ludlow Formal collections and sustainable gardening practices at the RHS Garden Wisley Fruit tree training and design featuring various forms of espalier, at the Newt in Somerset Regenerative growing and rare heritage varieties at Chiltern Heritage Orchard Cooperative farming and growing at the Highbridge Community Farm Also, 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/books HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCAST 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 . 🎧 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

Oct 28

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/books HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCAST 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 . 🎧 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

Sep 30

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/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 📺 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 spray Regenerative spray Biochar Wood chips Beneficial nematodes 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) - #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

Aug 26

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/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 📺 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 Stephenson How to Choose the Right Fruit Tree with Josh Davis Hybrid Persimmons with Darren Bender-Beauregard Fig Propagation with Sam Hubert Irrigation Systems for Fruit Trees Growing Fruit Trees in the Desert with Greg Peterson, and Native Edibles with Russ Cohen Know Your Fruit Tree's Name with Jason Adkins, and Brown Turkey Fig Trees in Philly with Erica Smith Fichman 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 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

Jul 29

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/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 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 trees Know Your Fruit Tree's Name with Jason Adkins, and Brown Turkey Fig Trees in Philly with Erica Smith Fichman Custom Fruit Tree Spray Recipes with John Kempf Why Pests Can't Attack Healthy Plants with Thomas M. Dykstra How Good Bugs Can Protect Your Fruit Trees From Pests with Jessica Walliser and Brian Spencer Growing Perennial Vegetables with Ben Caeser Cover Crops with Christina Currell Bee Garden Design and Fruit Trees with Lorraine Johnson Edible Landscaping & The Use of Animals with Gary and Joel Salatin 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 (00:02) - 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

Jun 24

Learn how to choose the best companion plants for your fruit trees, build simple and effective guilds, and avoid common mistakes. Permaculture educator, co-founder of the Shenandoah Permaculture Institute , and co-author of Mulberries in the Rain: Growing Permaculture Plants for Food and Friendship , Ryan Blosser shares plant combinations that work — and the stories behind them — from dynamic accumulators to barrier plants, beneficial insect attractors, and more. 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 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 "Companion Planting Fruit Trees: A Beginner Permaculture Guide" 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: Willow mulch Willow Mulch for Fruit Trees with Dr. Glynn Percival Relationship with trees and companion planting Know Your Fruit Tree's Name with Jason Adkins, and Brown Turkey Fig Trees in Philly with Erica Smith Fichman Beneficial insect attractor How Good Bugs Can Protect Your Fruit Trees From Pests with Jessica Walliser and Brian Spencer Autumn Olives Autumn Olives - If You Can't Beat Them, Eat Them! with Dustin Kelly Perennial Vegetables Growing Perennial Vegetables with Ben Caeser Cover Crops Cover Crops with Christina Currell Nitrogen Fixer Do Nitrogen Fixing Plants Improve Soil Fertility with Stefan Sobkowiak Pollinator Garden Bee Garden Design and Fruit Trees with Lorraine Johnson Food Forest Turning Your Backyard Into a Food Forest with Dani Baker Food Forest Design with Lincoln Smith Foodscaping with Matt Lebon Persimmon Hybrid Persimmons with Darren Bender-Beauregard 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 Fruit Tree Care (00:47) - Exploring Relationships in Fruit Tree Growing (00:58) - Introducing Guest Expert Ryan Blosser (04:09) - The Art of Relationships in Permaculture (05:13) - The Importance of Human Relationships in Permaculture (07:37) - Understanding Companion Planting and Guilds (17:20) - Building a Companion Planting Guild, or Groups (25:01) - Exploring Willow Trees in Permaculture (30:59) - Beneficial Insect Attractors and Pollinator Gardens (32:37) - Borage: The Beneficial Attractor (32:56) - Attracting Beneficial Insects with Color and Scent (33:07) - Color and Smell: Attracting Pollinators (34:09) - The Importance of Flower Variety in Gardens (35:35) - Stories from the Farm: The Rooster and the Goumi (43:54) - Lessons from Hunting and the Persimmon Story (50:56) - Companion Planting Insights (54:54) - Insights on Specific Plants: Strawberries, Sorrel, and Nettles (56:21) - Stinging Nettles and Other Ground Covers (58:03) - About Shenandoah Permaculture Institute (59:16) - Final Thoughts on Permaculture, Relationships, and Advice for Gardeners

May 27

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 HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCAST 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 . 🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. 🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show " How to Choose the Right Fruit Trees: A Beginner's Guide " 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/ 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 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

Apr 29

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. ABOUT 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 . HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCAST 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 . Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. NEWSLETTER Do you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically and beyond? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's FREE monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ 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