Welcome to the Orchard People podcast! 

In this award-winning show, Susan Poizner demystifies fruit tree care through her interviews with top experts in the field. Ideal for home growers, gardeners, arborists or orchardists of all levels of experience. 

Upcoming Show 
Topic: Soil Microscopy for Healthy Fruit Trees with Matt Powers
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 1pm Eastern Time (EST or EDT, depending on the season!)
Listen on: RealityRadio101.com (audio only)
Watch on: Orchard People's YouTube Channel
The show airs on the last Tuesday of each month at 1 PM Eastern. This show is pre-recorded rather than live. Once it airs, you can watch or listen anytime! 
This radio show and podcast is the winner of the 2021 GardenComm Silver Award of Achievement for Broadcast Media: Radio Program Overall.

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