About this episode
Steph Roth from Silver Creek Nursery in Ontario talks about how she grafts fruit trees. We will cover collecting fruiting wood, rootstock choices, bench grafting and more. 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. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE IN Join our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments! Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how: Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Live Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Audio Podcast: Download the podcast after the show Video Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTER Do you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond? Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATION Are you ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees? Visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ for five-star rated premium fruit tree care education. CONNECT AND GROW WITH US We continually adapt our presence to the communities that resonate with us. Check out the current ways to connect with us in the footer ↓ Let’s grow together! (00:00) - Introduction to Fruit Tree Grafting (01:51) - Guest Introduction: Steph Roth (05:03) - Basics of Grafting: Rootstock and Scion (06:29) - Grafting Techniques and Challenges (08:29) - Listener Questions and Expert Advice: Why graft, and grafting for small spaces (10:54) - Advanced Grafting Tips and Tricks (13:13) - Timing and Storage for Successful Grafting (20:14) - Species Compatibility and Guerrilla Grafting (24:57) - Advanced Rootstock Techniques (25:15) - Grafting Questions from Viewers: Utilizing rootstocks for grafting purposes and bench grafting (26:51) - Why People Graft: Viewer Insights (28:30) - Bench Grafting Explained (29:14) - Whip and Tongue Grafting: A Step-by-Step Guide (30:37) - Tools and Tips for Successful Grafting (32:42) - Handling and Wrapping Grafts (35:00) - Rootstock and Replant Disease (38:47) - Scion Length and Energy Management (42:32) - The Joy of Grafting (43:30) - Grafting Timing and Kits (46:11) - Show Wrap-Up and Additional Resources