About this episode
What is the secret of growing blueberries successfully? In this episode of The Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast we speak to Kathleen Demchak, Senior Extension Associate at Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences about blueberries and how to grow them successfully. Click here to watch an 8-minute video excerpt from the podcast. Download Kathleen's PDF on growing blueberries, Keys to Establishing a Successful Blueberry Planting . The prize for this episode's contest includes two tools from Dramm . It includes a 10' soaker ring , which directs water to the roots of young trees and shrubs, and a Dramm Bypass Pro Pruner . The total value of the two item package is $38.00. 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 Native Plants (00:21) - Challenges of Growing Blueberries (00:41) - Understanding Blueberry Soil Requirements (00:54) - Interview with Kathy Jemchak (01:34) - Natural Habitats of Blueberries (03:29) - Blueberry Root Systems and Mycorrhizal Associations (05:37) - Making Your Garden Suitable for Blueberries (07:18) - Listener Questions: Winterizing and Pruning Blueberries (12:03) - Listener Questions: Soil Amendments and pH (14:01) - Listener Questions: Moving and Planting Blueberries (28:24) - Listener Questions: Fertilizing Blueberries (31:56) - Exploring Blueberry Varieties and Cultivars (44:16) - Conclusion and Upcoming Shows