About this episode
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