How to Grow Fruit Trees Organically: Start Here (Orchard People Podcast Trailer)

How to Grow Fruit Trees Organically: Start Here (Orchard People Podcast Trailer)

Author: Susan Poizner, OrchardPeople.com January 1, 2026 Duration: 2:13

How do you grow healthy, productive fruit trees — without guesswork? In this trailer, Susan Poizner introduces the Orchard People Podcast and explains how the show helps home growers, gardeners, and orchardists understand their trees and grow organic fruit trees with confidence.


For over 10 years, Susan has interviewed leading experts and orchardists from around the world, sharing practical, science-based advice on pruning, watering, soil care, pest and disease prevention, choosing varieties, and more. This teaser will show you what the podcast is all about and where to begin.


New episodes will appear from time to time, but the real treasure is the evergreen library — packed with conversations you can return to again and again as your trees grow.


Listen, learn, and enjoy your fruit trees.


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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: en-us Episodes: 100

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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…
USDA Wild and Cultivated Apple Tree Collection with Ben Gutierrez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:53
Learn about the wild and cultivated apple varieties at the USDA's Apple Collection of 5000+ Unique apple trees in Geneva, New York with my guest Ben Gutierrez, Curator of Apple and Tart Cherry for the USDA. For more info…