About this episode
You may grow your fruit trees organically - but are you growing organic fruit trees? In this episode, we speak with Taylor Ingram of Stark Bro's Nurseries and Orchards about their new line of organically grown fruit trees. 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 For premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH US You can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction and Disclaimers (00:42) - Welcome to the Urban Forestry Radio Show (01:47) - Organic vs. Conventional Fruit Trees (02:39) - Interview with Taylor Ingram (04:48) - Understanding Organic Certification (09:16) - Listener Questions and Insights: Definition, Standards, and Health of Organically Grown Fruit Trees (12:21) - Challenges in Organic Fruit Tree Production (21:07) - Stark Brothers' History and Legacy (26:36) - The Stark Brothers' Early Years (27:34) - Grafting and True-to-Parent Trees (28:13) - Modern-Day Stark Brothers (29:24) - Organic Growing Challenges and Solutions (31:23) - Historical Trends in Apple Cultivars (37:11) - Advice for Home Growers (39:45) - Organic Pest Control and Fertilization (43:34) - Listener Questions and Final Thoughts: How to Increase Fruit Production (48:05) - Conclusion and Farewell