About this episode
Lee Reich , PhD. author of Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden , shares some of the interesting fruits he grows on what he calls his "farmden" (which he says is more than a garden, and less than a farm) in New York state. 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: Starting a Community Orchard (01:28) - Guest Introduction: Lee Reich (01:59) - Lee's Farmden: More Than a Garden (03:35) - Experimenting with Uncommon Fruits (05:30) - Nanking Cherry: A Resilient Fruit (09:01) - Lee's Educational Journey (14:14) - Aronia Berries: Not a Fan Favorite (16:43) - Shipovas: The Rare Hybrid Fruit (22:07) - Maypops: The Hardy Passion Fruit (25:01) - Supporting Passion Vines (25:26) - Harvesting Passion Fruit (26:23) - Listener Questions: Passionflower and Pawpaw (28:35) - Growing Fruit Trees in Containers (30:09) - Community Orchards and Easy-to-Grow Fruits (34:00) - Uncommon Fruits and Their Unique Characteristics (37:03) - Medlar: The Medieval Fruit (40:43) - Fruits for Zone 7b and Xeriscaping (45:43) - Final Thoughts and Farewell