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 LIVE Shows 
Topic: Best Fruit Tree Pruning Tools with Ron Perry
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 1pm Eastern Time (EST or EDT, depending on the season!)
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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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Latest Episodes

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