How to Grow Fruit Trees That Actually Thrive with Orchard People

In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, we’re joined by Susan Poizner, certified arborist, fruit tree care educator, author, and host of The Orchard People Podcast. We explore how to choose, plant, and care for fruit trees that fit your climate, property, and goals so you can build a productive backyard orchard that lasts for decades.Susan also shares lessons from her newest book, Designing a Fruit Tree Garden, and explains why thoughtful planning before planting can save growers years of frustration.Episode Overview:Why fruit trees are a powerful investment in long-term food resilienceHow fruit tree grafting and rootstocks workChoosing trees for your climate, hardiness zone, and available spaceSelf-pollinating trees versus trees that need a pollination partnerWhere to buy healthy bare-root fruit treesNative fruit trees and faster-producing varietiesChoosing the best location based on sunlight, soil, and drainageWatering, fertilizing, composting, and mulching fruit treesHow to plant a grafted fruit tree correctlyFruit tree pruning principles for beginnersProtecting trees from wildlife, pests, and disease naturallyCompanion planting and creating a pollinator-friendly orchardUse code “yearofplenty” for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.comMY ULTIMATE FORAGING GEAR LIST - Check it outLeave a review on Apple or Spotify and send a screenshot to [email protected] to receive a FREE EBOOK with my favorite food preservation recipes.Watch the Video Episode on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/live/4EKA2PNWUtg?si=JhoWxSVMcDNgcLoMSign up for the newsletter:www.theyearofplenty.com/newsletterSupport the podcast via Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigforagingguy/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodI want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53R