About this episode
The guest host of the Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast will be horticulturalist and award-winning author Steven Biggs talks to Cary Cloud, co-owner of Olive Tree Growers nursery in north-central Florida about container-growing large, potted, specimen olive trees. 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 Host Welcome (01:25) - Guest Host Stephen Biggs Introduction (01:51) - Fascination with Olive Trees (03:37) - Guest Introduction: Cary Cloud (04:19) - Challenges of Growing Olive Trees (16:15) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers: Definition of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, How to Get Fruit, Russian Olives and other "Olives" (23:57) - Curing and Processing Olives (25:39) - Exploring Olive Oil Costs and Quality (27:41) - Pollination Tips for Home Olive Growers (29:17) - Challenges of Growing Olives in Different Climates (33:45) - Best Olive Varieties for Home Growing (36:14) - Winter Care for Potted Olive Trees (40:59) - Yield Expectations for Home-Grown Olive Trees (43:45) - Innovative Methods for Protecting Olive Trees in Cold Climates (49:43) - Conclusion and Resources for Olive Tree Enthusiasts