Easy Berries with Bob Bors
from Orchard People Hosted by Susan Poizner, OrchardPeople.com
Bob Bors, co-author of the book "Growing Fruit in Northern Gardens" and the head of the Fruit Breeding Program of the University of Saskatchewan talks about his favourite easy-to-grow berries that thrive in cold climates. 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. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE IN Join our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments! Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how: Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Live Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Audio Podcast: Download the podcast after the show Video Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTER Do you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond? Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATION For premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH US You can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome (01:23) - The Benefits and Challenges of Growing Berries (02:33) - Guest Introduction: Bob Bors (05:54) - Serviceberries: An Easy Berry to Grow (17:02) - Elderberries: Another Easy Option (20:46) - Raspberries: Tips and Tricks (23:34) - Haskaps: The New Berry on the Block (26:17) - Synchronizing Fruit Blooming (26:38) - Haskaps: The Resilient Berry (27:37) - Breeding and Flavor of Haskaps (28:44) - Listener Questions: Blueberries, Currants, and Blackberries (31:56) - Best Berries for Part Shade (34:49) - The Godfather of Bush Cherries (40:20) - Listener Questions: Serviceberry and Rust Issues (45:17) - Challenges in Growing Haskaps and Sour Cherries (49:08) - Conclusion and Farewell
Embed this episode
Chapters
- 0:00 Introduction and Welcome
- 1:23 The Benefits and Challenges of Growing Berries
- 2:33 Guest Introduction: Bob Bors
- 5:54 Serviceberries: An Easy Berry to Grow
- 17:02 Elderberries: Another Easy Option
- 20:46 Raspberries: Tips and Tricks
- 23:34 Haskaps: The New Berry on the Block
- 26:17 Synchronizing Fruit Blooming
- 26:38 Haskaps: The Resilient Berry
- 27:37 Breeding and Flavor of Haskaps
- 28:44 Listener Questions: Blueberries, Currants, and Blackberries
- 31:56 Best Berries for Part Shade
- 34:49 The Godfather of Bush Cherries
- 40:20 Listener Questions: Serviceberry and Rust Issues
- 45:17 Challenges in Growing Haskaps and Sour Cherries
- 49:08 Conclusion and Farewell
No transcript yet.