Kickstarting Your Soil with Elizabeth Stell
Download MP3Elizabeth Stell, author of Secrets to Great Soil, talks about how to care for your soil so that your fruit trees and other plants will thrive.
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.
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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The show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET!
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BOOKS
Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care.
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COURSES
Susan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com
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) - Introduction to the Urban Forestry Radio Show
- (01:05) - Weather and Its Impact on Orchards
- (02:12) - Interview with Gaye Trombley of Avalon Organic Orchards
- (03:05) - Secrets to Great Soil with Liz Stell
- (13:04) - Listener Questions and Soil Tips
- (24:49) - Trench Composting and Other Composting Methods
- (26:42) - Trench Composting Techniques
- (27:57) - Balancing Compost Materials
- (28:44) - Variations in Composting Methods
- (30:39) - Dealing with Urban Wildlife
- (31:39) - Choosing Soil for Roses
- (34:08) - Cover Crops Explained
- (39:48) - Managing Tree Roots in Raised Beds
- (41:46) - Using Chlorinated Water for Trees
- (45:02) - Microorganisms in Soil
- (49:45) - Conclusion and Farewell
Creators and Guests
Host
Susan Poizner
Author, fruit tree educator, and Creator of the award-winning fruit tree care education website OrchardPeople.com.
