Easy Berries with Bob Bors

Easy Berries with Bob Bors

Author: Susan Poizner, OrchardPeople.com October 30, 2018 Duration: 52:17

Bob Bors, co-author of the book "Growing Fruit in Northern Gardens" and the head of the Fruit Breeding Program of the University of Saskatchewan talks about his favourite easy-to-grow berries that thrive in cold climates.

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:

 

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 Welcome
  • (01:23) - The Benefits and Challenges of Growing Berries
  • (02:33) - Guest Introduction: Bob Bors
  • (05:54) - Serviceberries: An Easy Berry to Grow
  • (17:02) - Elderberries: Another Easy Option
  • (20:46) - Raspberries: Tips and Tricks
  • (23:34) - Haskaps: The New Berry on the Block
  • (26:17) - Synchronizing Fruit Blooming
  • (26:38) - Haskaps: The Resilient Berry
  • (27:37) - Breeding and Flavor of Haskaps
  • (28:44) - Listener Questions: Blueberries, Currants, and Blackberries
  • (31:56) - Best Berries for Part Shade
  • (34:49) - The Godfather of Bush Cherries
  • (40:20) - Listener Questions: Serviceberry and Rust Issues
  • (45:17) - Challenges in Growing Haskaps and Sour Cherries
  • (49:08) - Conclusion and Farewell

Imagine stepping into your own backyard and picking a perfect, sun-warmed apple from a tree you nurtured yourself. That tangible connection to the land and the deep satisfaction of growing your own food is at the heart of Orchard People. Hosted by fruit tree care educator Susan Poizner, this podcast digs into the practical and often surprising world of cultivating fruit trees, whether you have a few pots on a balcony or several acres to explore. Each episode feels like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable friend, as Susan and her guests unpack the nuances of pruning for better harvests, managing pests without harsh chemicals, and understanding the life beneath our feet through soil health. You’ll hear from specialists on topics like grafting heirloom varieties, designing resilient food forests, and integrating permaculture principles into any space. It’s more than just tips and tricks; it’s about building confidence and community around sustainable growing. Tune in to this garden-focused podcast for grounded advice that helps both new and experienced growers foster healthier trees and more abundant yields, season after season.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 123

Orchard People
Podcast Episodes
How to Choose the Right Fruit Tree with Josh Davis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:12
Learn how "anyone can grow" by choosing the right fruit tree with Josh Davis, a Master Gardener and Fruit Tree Grower in South Carolina, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.He is known as Uncle Josh Gardens…
Growing Medlar Trees with Jane Steward [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:12
Learn how to grow and enjoy the fruit of the overlooked and forgotten medlar (Mespilus germanica) with Jane Steward, author of MEDLARS - Growing & Cooking (affiliate link), founder of Eastgate Larder in North Norfolk, UK…
Best Apple Trees for Warm Climates with Larry Stephenson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:37
Learn about the best apple trees for warm climates with Larry Stephenson, nurseryman at Southern Cultured Orchards and Nursery in Coldwater Mississippi and NAFEX director, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show…
Pruning to Improve Fruit Quality with Harold Thornbro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:36
Learn how to make your fruit trees produce better quality fruit with specialist fruit tree pruning!In this special episode, Harold Thornbro, Host of The Modern Homesteading Podcast (https://redemptionpermaculture.com/cat…
Espalier Fruit Tree Pruning with Andy Lewis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:40
Learn espalier fruit tree pruning and the Lorette pruning system with Andy (Apples) Lewis, Lead Grower at The Newt in Somerset, UK, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.Plus, don’t miss this month's Spotlight…
How to Keep Water in the Soil with Bill Wilson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:27
How can you create a self-watering permaculture garden or orchard? The secret is in the soil! We explore that topic with Bill Wilson of MidwestPermaculture.com in this episode of the Orchard People radio show. Learn abou…
Best Fruit Tree Pruning Tools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:54
Best Fruit Tree Pruning Tools with Ron Perry. Learn about the best fruit tree pruning tools with Ron Perry, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University (MSU). Ron Perry is the co-autho…
Columnar Apple Trees for Small Gardens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:45
Learn about Columnar Apple Trees for Small Gardens in this episode of the Orchard People radio show. Our guests are: Kenong Xu, Associate Professor, and Laura Dougherty of Cornell University in Geneva New York and Angela…
Fruit Tree Nutrient Deficiencies with Eric Hanson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:22
Learn how to look at fruit tree leaves and identify common nutrient deficiencies (ie a lack of nitrogen, magnesium or boron) with Eric Hanson, Professor Emeritus of Horticulture Michigan State University.The host of the…