Maintaining Your Fruit Tree Pruning Tools with Ben Cullen

Maintaining Your Fruit Tree Pruning Tools with Ben Cullen

Author: Susan Poizner, OrchardPeople.com April 5, 2018 Duration: 50:35
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Garden writer Ben Cullen talks about about the importance of choosing the right fruit tree pruning tools and maintaining them properly to ensure your pruning cuts don’t damage your tree.

Additional resources:
You can see a video of this show here.
Learn more about pruning and training fruit trees here.

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ARTICLES
For more information on this topic, click on the links below: 

How to Prune Fruit Trees:

https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/

Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:

https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/

How to Feed Fruit Trees:

https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/

The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:

https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/

How to Graft Fruit Trees:

https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/


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  • (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome
  • (01:37) - The Importance of Pruning
  • (02:45) - Guest Introduction: Ben Cullen
  • (03:14) - Family History of Gardening
  • (05:37) - The Significance of Proper Tools
  • (08:21) - Choosing the Right Pruners
  • (14:58) - High-Quality Pruning Tools
  • (23:40) - Mid-Range and Budget Options
  • (26:22) - Tool Maintenance Essentials
  • (26:58) - Cleaning and Sterilizing Tools
  • (30:57) - Sharpening Techniques
  • (35:16) - Listener Questions and Comments: Optimal times to prune fruit trees
  • (41:26) - Loppers and Their Uses
  • (47:02) - Show Wrap-Up and Resources

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.
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