Growing Fruit Trees in the Desert with Greg Peterson, and Native Edibles with Russ Cohen
Download MP3Greg Peterson of www.urbanfarm.org talks about growing fruit trees in Phoenix, Arizona.
And Russ Cohen from Arlington, Massachusetts talks about edible native plants.
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Orchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world.
And Russ Cohen from Arlington, Massachusetts talks about edible native plants.
ABOUT
Orchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world.
The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.
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ARTICLES
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For more information on this topic, click on the links below:
How to Prune Fruit Trees:
Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:
How to Feed Fruit Trees:
The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:
How to Graft Fruit Trees:
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- (00:00) - Susan's Winter Reflections
- (01:06) - Interview with Greg Peterson: Growing Fruit Trees in the Desert
- (04:26) - Challenges and Solutions for Desert Fruit Tree Cultivation
- (08:01) - Listener Questions and Irrigation Tips
- (15:02) - Choosing and Distributing Fruit Trees in Phoenix
- (21:05) - Greg Peterson's Urban Farm and Personal Garden
- (24:05) - Transition to Next Guest: Russ Cohen
- (25:02) - Susan's Passion for Native Edible Plants
- (25:16) - The Spark of Edible Botany
- (25:36) - Teaching and Expanding Knowledge
- (25:56) - Exploring Edible Plants in the Schoolyard
- (26:25) - From Law to Wild Edibles
- (26:53) - Propagating and Planting Edible Natives
- (27:56) - Challenges and Policies in Planting
- (29:11) - Concerns About Commercialization
- (30:11) - Favorite Edible Plants
- (31:38) - Foraging for Edible Mushrooms
- (34:03) - Propagating Native Plants from Seeds
- (36:09) - Listener Questions and Comments
- (37:02) - Shagbark Hickory: A Nutty Favorite
- (44:41) - Dinner Parties with Wild Edibles
- (47:22) - Encouraging Native Planting
Creators and Guests
Host
Susan Poizner
Author, fruit tree educator, and Creator of the award-winning fruit tree care education website OrchardPeople.com.
