Orchard People

Professor David Granatstein of Washington State University's Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources about the best types of mulch for your fruit trees.

Click here for a full article on mulching fruit trees and the various mulch options.

The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com.

 

Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world.

 

We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading.

 

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Disclaimer
• (00:33) - Welcome to the Urban Forestry Radio Show
• (01:38) - Susan's Journey with Fruit Trees
• (02:20) - The Importance of Mulching
• (03:08) - Introducing Professor David Granatstein
• (04:14) - Early Studies on Fruit Tree Mulching
• (05:30) - Types of Mulch Tested
• (06:37) - Results of Mulch Testing
• (08:27) - Challenges with Nitrogen and Mulching
• (11:54) - Living Mulches and Their Impact
• (17:41) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers: How much mulch is too much, nitrogen immobilization
• (24:10) - Pruning and Mulching Techniques
• (24:58) - Innovative Methods for Reusing Prunings
• (26:28) - Benefits of Young Growth Mulch
• (30:19) - Mulching Tips for Different Climates
• (33:52) - Living Mulch and Pest Control
• (35:11) - Voles and Mulch: Risks and Solutions
• (38:25) - Proper Mulching Practices
• (39:43) - Managing Clay Soils in Orchards
• (41:16) - Compost and Mulch: Best Practices
• (43:14) - Conclusion and Resources