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 
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1pm Eastern Time (EST or EDT, depending on the season!)
Tune in LIVE on RealityRadio101.com (audio only) Or watch LIVE on Orchard People's YouTube Live Feed . Can't tune in live? Then download the recorded podcasts. See below.    
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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